46 10 553 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1cb1414c8a61445877711a65dc7812e.pdf 6b82b00d221b660a74c8f3c4d2cc73b9 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddf48c6fea0df5d2165750b26bb19e2b.pdf 0e1468c8ec37d6fedca9dc42bf8413d7 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/78690cd4249351d37e08386a3d93eaf3.pdf 6f1c61fdd859d1ac90c9141fdd2040bd PDF Text Text THE DIARY OF HANNAH DELVINA JARVIS , née PETERS 1st January to 31st December 1844 scans of the Diaries downloaded from University of Guelph Rural Diary Archive https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/collections/show/49 Transcribed by Thomas M. Walker great – great – great – grandson of Hannah Jarvis tom at tmwalker dot uk [the first page seems to be missing; the first scanned page has the corner with the date torn off, but must be January 2] [Jany 2] H H H returned at ten at night much pleased with her Party [Jany 3] cloudy – mild H.O – H.J. & Boys drove to Niagara – borrowed a slay road not good – called at McCormicks – received my quarterly allowance of Mr Mc Cormick – called at Mr Ross bought two Table there – for two Dollars – went to other Stores and purchased several things – returned about six – Mr Mewburn J Stayner & Jane came in took Cth & Hanh go spend the [Ev]g at Mr Creighton’s – – 44 Jany 4 cloudy cold – high [wind] – H H H went all over the Village to borrow a sleigh – not one to be bad –all just going out – they will soon want our Horse, sleigh or Harness – I trust they will be disappointed – H H H went up with Mr Guernsey Caro Emma spent the aftrnoon at Mrs Fitzd – fine cold morg – three Boys called for our Boys to go and ride – disappoint 5 fine cold morng - Milk frozen in the Hall Pantry – water in the Breakfast room – last night – Letter from Cathy & Augusta Dr Mewburn Mr & Mrs Fitzd – Mrs Fitzd sent Jarvis a large Cake – – 44 Jany 6 Jane & Eliza slept at Miss Tench – heard James Boulton called on Mrs McCormick New Years day – he had as much impudence as any white man ought to have Mr Robert Dickson also called there – it makes up the Breach – 7 Sunday Cloudy- some snow – high wind – Jarvis returned to College in Transit – Alxr accompanied him as far as Niagara – The Girls all went to Kirk on the Hill – Alxr walked from Niagara to Queenston – Alxr & Children sent to see the Falls – – 44 Jany 7 J Stayner – T Mewburn – Mr Tench who stayed all Night – went home before Breakfast – 8 – Cloudy – very cold – The Children began school again – after the Christmas Holy-days – T Mewburn – J Stayner – called to take Jane and Julia to Niagara – Hannah – Jane – Julia went & dined with Mrs Stayner before starting for Niagara Hannah returned about eight Miss Jane at half past nine – broke H.O. sleigh – the Horse very warm – Jane stayed all Night – 44 Jany 9 mild – snowing – Washing done at half past two – baking T Mewburn called and took Jane to Chippawa – H.O. gave her a Bottle of Cream & Milk – Mr Tench – Dd Gilkinson spent the Evg – 10h – weather variable – cloudy & sunshine Wm & Eliza Robinson dined here – Mrs R gave a Dress to H.O. for one of the Children – Mr C Sinclair – Wm Duff – Dd Gilkinson – drank Tea here – 11 – Cloudy – cold – T Mewburn called for H H H to go to Chippawa Club – quite alone in the Evg – went to bed at half past ten – 12 Cloudy – mild – John and an other Man taking down the Hall Stove Pipe’s – full of soot and water – Rain in the afternoon Mr Gilkinson drove H H H from Chippawa – the Horse ran away at Dr Hamiltons – the shaft broke at the top of the Mountain – H H H jumped out –Mr G stopped the horse and with difficulty took him 44 Jany 12 from the sleigh – and led him to the Inn – walked up with H H H home – both much alarmed – Mr G took Tea here – and left between nine and Ten – High wind & heavy rain during the Night – the rain drove into my room – struck a light and placed Basons under the Leak – 13 – High westerly wind – it took off part of the ridge of the Barn and shingles off the Fowl House – Mr Tench – cleaned the silver ware – 44 Jany 13 Wm Duff – Mr Tench stayed all Night – 14 Sunday – Cloudy – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – H.O. & Herbert went and dined with Fitzds – Miss Tench dined here Sun came out in the afternoon – Mr Tench – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Mr Dd Gilkinson said he was going to Hamilton in the Morng – W Duff – J & T Stayner 15 fine – clear – mild morg washing done at two Mrs Fitzd borrowed Pony and carriage to go to Niagara – H.O & Herbert spent the afternoon at Mrs – 44 Jany 15 McMickens – Mr Tench Mewburn – J Stayner Fitzd called to say there was an error in my Certificate – shall be under the necessity to go to Niagara tomorrow – rain in the Night – * Letters from Jessie & Eliza 16 – Cloudy – A Letter from Mr Freeman – from Jane Jarvis – sun came out in the middle of the Day – mild H.O. drove H.J. to Niagara to sign a paper for her Pension the former being informal – bought several articles for H.O. & H.J. – had some – 44 Jany 16 Bread & Butter – preserved Apples & a cup of Tea at McCormicks – the Roads very muddy & sloppy 4 O’Clock before we returned 17 – snowing – H J had a Letter from Eliza J Stayner – Mr Tench stayed all Night – turned cold in the Evg – 18 – Clear & cold – Miss Tench – Mr Tench – J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – Me Fitzd went off conquerer at Back Gammon – some snow – 44 Jany 19 cloudy – appearance of snow – marked my shifts – T Mewburn J & T Stayner – some snow 20 Cold & clear – Washing done at twelve – Miss Tench – raving that the Roads are so bad she is afraid she shall not go to Hamilton Ball – says she shall die if she does not go poor Girl – H.O. & H H H drank Tea with Mrs Creighton Alxr went to Methodist Missionary meeting – J Stayner �21 – Sunday – cloudy – some snow – 44 Jany 21 Joseph Hamilton – Andrew Geddes – came in from Hamilton – about ten in the Morng drove all Night – to take the Girl up for the Ball – in [word illegible] – Mrs H and Children gone to Kirk Stewart & Rt Law Miss Tench – A Geddes & Joseph Hamilton & Wm Duff dined here – Sandy J & T Stayner Jane & Eliza Hamilton came down with Alxr – stayed all Night – Letters from Jessie – 44 Jany 22 Cloudy – more mild – Jane & Eliza Breakfasted here – Joseph &c came with their Waggons & took Jane & Eliza Hn Miss Tench Catn – H H H to Hamilton – started at ten in the morng – Letters from Eliza – Mr Tench – Mr & Mrs Sinclair – dined here – Misss Ross – Julia Hamilton they went on with Mr Sinclair – J Stayner Alxr went to the Lecture upon catching Rats – Rain’d very heavy during the Night – – 44 Jany 23 Cloudy – some Rain – paid the Black-smith had a shoe put on Pony H.O & Alxr drove to Drummondville – bought Butter – Lard & Oats – called on Mrs Sinclair John – Ann & Phoebe Gurnsy – came to see the Children [two words illegible] dined here – 24 – Cloudy & Windy – Hellen & Alxr went to Mr Gurnsey’s to Tea – some snow in the Night 25 Cloudy very cold – H.O. went down to Mc Mickens to try and Buy some Tea – 44 Jany 25 at the sale – severe cold – 26 – Cloudy severely cold – Mrs & Master Fitzd came up to spend the day – dined here – The sun cam out at twelve O’Clock – Mrs Mewburn J Stayner came to bring a Letter from H H H – written at Hamilton – dated at Queenston – T & Mrs Stayner spent the Evg here – Mr Fitzd – Th Jarvis Stayner slept here – 27 Exceptively cold – Cloudy air full of snow – Alxe & Stayner & J Guernsey drove to Chippawa to Scate – – 44 Jany 27 H.O. & Hellen washing – Ironing & scrubbing – The Sun shown out in the afternoon – Alxr did not return till Ten at Night – scated twenty Mile – he drank Tea with Julia Hamilton – H.O. much alarmed at Alxrs- stay all went to bed much fatigued & paid due attention to sleep – Catn & E spent the after at Fitzds 28th Sunday – clear and cold – J Guernsey – Caroline – Emma & Herbert & Alxr walked down to see Maria Letter from Catharine 44 Jany 28 wrote to Eliza – some snow in the Evg – 29 Air full of snow – very cold – H.O walked down to see Maria – Caroe mending Breakfast room Carpet – mendid my Carpet & the stockings – Letters from Jessie & Eliza and Jarvis – finished my Letter to Eliza & sent it off J Stayner – T Mewburn called to say he was going to Hamilton – sent 5 Letters to Cathn by him – John & Ann Gurnsey – Chubbuck some snow – still cold 44 Jany 29 bought some Ribbon to trim my new Bonnet made out an old one 30 Cloudy – snowing lightly – cold – busy cleaning the Plate – H.O. baking – Load of straw from Adam Brown – cheated Alxr out of half – J Stayner brought me five sticks of black sealing was of Mrs Stayner her own make – mendid the Cloths out of the wash 31 – Clear cold morng – 44 Jany 31 continued cold all day & Night – A grand Charivari in Queenston which lasts all till lady light in honor of one of Prest’s son’s taking up his lodging with the Painton Wife – Characters of all descriptions stuck up on Old Prests the Painters &c &c doors Feby 1 – rather more mild – Mrs Fitzd came up & Breakfasted here – her Errand to borrow our Horse to go to Drummondville – it was engaged 44 Feby 1 good – Mr Fitzd would not lend his Horse to go as far as Mrs John Hamiltons – with Mrs Freeman – one mile – lent his sleigh for the Winter to Coll Eliot – H.O. had not one – & his Horse to Capn Jones – see what it is to be high in the world – “those that have little that little shall be taken away” – and given to those that does not want it – this is the way of the world – to cling to power and look down on those – 44 Feby 1 who have not much to give – Alxr & Helen got off to go to Drummondville – in Mr McMicken’s timber sleigh – when it began to snow and they had to turn back – T Stayner – at Nine O’Clock came in Cathn – Hannah – Jane – Eliza & Maryjane – Augusta – Little Augusta –Joseph Hamilton – Bob Law & Wm & George Jarvis Mr Hurd – Mr Stuart from Hamilton – all drank Tea here – George & the Girls stayed all Night – 2 past 11 George Breakfasted – Letter from Mrs Freeman – 44 Feby 2 cloudy morng – mild – the Party of yesterday went to Chippawa – took Jane & Eliza home brought Jane Julia & Julia Ross back – Alxr went with them – they all drank Tea here – with the addition of Mewburn Wm Duff – J Stayner – T Stayner stayed till 12 O’Clock – G.J. went to Niagara 3d Clear – mild morng – the Ladies all Breakfasted here – all the Gentlemen from Hamilton came up this Morg – – 44 Feby 3 Except R Law – who went to Niagara Wm Jarvis & Mr Hurd left for Hamilton – a Letter from Jessie – I wanted to go to Niagara – but could not borrow a sleigh – my Certificated being returned for want of formality went down in the Waggon McCormick made out my Certificate – went to Mr Longs – had them attested – gave them to McCormick Augusta gave H.O. some salt Haddock – came safe – 44 Feby 3 Home at eight – the Hamilton party took Jane – Julia & Julia Ross up to Chippawa – drank Tea with Jane – returned about half past ten – Mrs Duff 4 – fine clear day – we all went to Church at Niagara 11 in Number – called at McCormicks – found him quite unwell also Mary Jane – returned home the Party dined here W Duff – the two Augusta went town to see Maria’s stayed to Tea – also Rt Law – the rest too Tea here – Edmund Tench – 44 Feby 5 cloudy – thawing – appearance of Rain – Joseph Hamilton – the two Augustas Mr Stewart & Rt Law left here for Hamilton at 11 O’Clock – began to to rain at one – cleaned the silvers – fixed a board to catch the Water in the Cistern – the spout filled with Ice – Captn Johnson called to say Mr Creen had given him leave to sit in H.O. Pone H.O – Cathn – H H H – Helen – Alxr – Mary – Peter & George Jarvis – went to hear Mr Freeman 44 Feby 5 Lecture on the gradations of Man – from Childhood to old Age – Charles Sinclair – very little Rain – H.J. complaining 6th Cloudy – mild – some snow – clear afternoon George & Mary went to Chippawa – brought two Bushels of Oats for H.O. – Sandy J & T Stayner – Mr Tench – thawing caught almost a Cistern of Water – �7th fine clear morng – washing – Mrs Tench Fredk & Mr Tench – Sandy J Stayner – Cathn went 44 Feby 7 Tea at Mrs Trenches H.J. sick – copying Music – had a wrestles Night – 8 fine morng – Ironing George & Cathn drove to Niagara – cold at 3 O’Clock – George & Cathn returned at six – the day continued fine Mrs J & T Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Fk & Wm Tench – 9 Clear morng – George & Mary – Mr Tench & Cathn went to Niagara – the Gentlemen with Mr Brock – the Lady’s with Mrs McCormick returned at 12 O’Clock – 44 Feby 9 Mrs Stayner – Mrs Creighton drank Tea here – H O.H. – H H H walked up to post office put a Letter in for Eliza – received a Letter from Eliza also from Mrs Sl Jarvis – Mr Creighton – T Stayner 10 Clear & cold – Mr & Lewis Stayner – Mr Stayner bought three Window Sashes – Lewis brought a basket of Onions to H.O, and a bag of Thread from Mrs Creighton – George Jarvis did not leave his Bed this day – having an head ache –in consequence of driving with Mr Brock – Letter from Jessie 44 Feby 10 the Children spend the day at Mrs Stayners – H.O & H H H walked up for the Children – H H H spent the Evg at Mrs Creightons till eleven at Night – J Stayner – Mary Jane kept up Georges Spirits by remaining all day till Eleven at night by his Bedside – 11 Sunday – fine clear sunshine mild morng – H.O. George & Alxr gone to Niagara Evg Church – returned at Sun-set – a Man taken out of Church in a Fit – Cathn Ross very sick – had a fall and hurt her Hip was carri – 44 Feby 11 out of the sleigh into the House – A great stir in the Presbyterian Church – Mr McGill refusing to bury J Grier on Sunday – & preaching a Sermon in the morng (not a funeral sermon) setting J. Grier’s character forth as every thing but good – Wm Tench – Sandy & Mrs Duff – J & T Stayner – Ctn H H H & Maryjane took a walk to the Tol-gate – called at Fitzd – he said he was under Orders for St Catharines – to take place in April or May – that his safe had been robbed of Meal & 44 Feby 11 Bread – We heard that Mr Stanton of Fort Erie lost three Children in ten days – with Scarlet Fever 12 Monday – Clear – Sun shine – mild – thawing – Wm & Eliza Robinson – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – George & H H H gone to Niagara – Mr Stayner – T Stayner – Mr Tench – Mrs Fitzd took Mr & Mrs Robinson to dine with her – H J wrote a long letter to C.A. Hn – George and H H H returned at six – reported that Miss Ross was to be married on the twenty first – with a request for H.O to assist in making a Cake – George brought a pane of glass 44 Feby 13 Cloudy – rain at nine high wind – Maria & Child – Mr Tench – Mr Tench George & Mary drove to Niagara –to take a Gallon for Mary Mc Cormick which he George had copied out of Maryjanes Book – snow several times during the day & sunshine – Washing done and dried 14 – Cloudy – the River full of Ice – H.O. busy making Cathns Body of her dress to go to Rt Dicksons party – George drove Maryjane – Edmund Tench Cathn – – 44 Feby 14 the Wheel came off just as George got into Niagara = had to hire an other to take them to Mr Dickens – they all came home in Edmund Tench’s Waggon – H.J. writing Music – F Tench – Mrs Fitzd & Son – T Stayner George put in a pane of glass in the back door 15 Cloudy – mild – changeable – fair – rain – snow – H.O. & George drove to Niagar returned about Eight in a snow storm – H.O. went to assist Mrs Ross to make a wedding – 44 Feby 15 Cake – could not do it because the Baker could not bake it – F Stayner H.J. received a Letter from New Orleans – 16 Cloudy – H.O. received a letter from Dr Hamilton notifying her that Mr Rt Dickson declined keeping Wm Jarvis Hamilton at College after first of April – also for her to sign a Power of attorney to Honble J Hamilton to receive certain Money due the Sheriff from Government – H.O – Maryjane & George 44 Feby 16 drove to Niagara – H.O. to assist Mrs Ross – H.J – kneeded up Bread – J Stayner drove Cathn & H H H to spend the evg at Mrs Ross’s – near eleven when they returned – Mr Tench – T Stayner supped on warm corn Beef – past twelve went to bed – 17 – fine morng – cold – very late when we got up – ten O’Clock – Mr & Mrs Sinclair – she came to see her Mother – T Stayner = George went to call on Maria dined with her – Maryjane walked down to call on Maria – We breakfasted at half past Eleven – Letters from 44 Feby 17 Amherstburgh – Maryjane & George dined with Maria – drank Tea here – very cold at Night H.O. & H H H went to see Mrs Stayner 18 Sunday – Cloudy – cold morng – rose from our Bed a little before Eight breakfasted at half past eleven – Mr Mrs & Master Fitzd – Mr Tench took the Pony Carriage to his House – to be ready to start early in the Morng – is to be here at six – Wm Tench – Mr Sinclair & Child dined here – Mrs Sinclair – J Stayner – Wm Duff – Wrote to Augusta – Jane Hamilton – 44 Feby 19 got up twenty minutes after four – called up the Family breakfasted before day light – fine clear cold morng – Mr Tench came at seven – George Cathn & Maryjane set off with Mr Tench for Hamilton – H.J. cleaned the Plate & Pantry &c &c H.O had had the Hall stove pipe taken down – it smocked so that we were almost blind – H.O. & H H H went to see Mrs McMicken & Mrs Stayner – J Stayner called for H.O. – H H H & Helen to go to the Lecture – went to bed early – 44 Feby 20 very fine morng – high Westerly wind – Baking & Scrubbing – H.O. went to see Maria – and Mrs Stayner found her about the same – 21 fine morng – mild – thawing fast – heard Mrs T McCormick had a daughteron Sunday 18 at Eleven O’Clock in the morning – Letter from Jarvis – H H H went up to see Mrs Stayner who was better 0 H.O. went to Prists to get a Carro s shoes mended – called at Fitzds – Cathn returned – 44 Feby 22 from Hamilton at nine O’Clock – evg – much Fatigued Mr Tench also – who remained all Night – H H H came home past ten – J Stayner Mr Sinclair – Letter from G Jarvis – 22 Fine – clear – mild Morng – Mr Tench Breakfasted here Sowed Peppers & Tomato’s in Boxes – and Cauliflowers – Mrs Fitzd & son – H.O. & Cathn walked down to see Mrs Fitzd and took her Carpet- bag back J Stayner & Miss Jane Hamilton – a Letter from my son Samuel with a Lease to be signed for 200 Acres – 44 Feby 22 of Land – �23 X Cloudy – dark – mild morng – wrote to S.P. Jarvis – returning the Indentures he required Sandy & Wm Duff witnesed the Indentures for 200 Acres of Land – in Clarke to Sullivan – H.O – Cathn & H H H went up to see Mrs Stayner and put my Letter in the Mail – H.O – went down to get the Duffs to sign as Witnesses – – 44 Feby 23 snow in the Evening Cold – Baking 24 Clear cold morng – scrubbing – Mewburn J Stayner – Froze very hard all day & Night – Letter from Jessie 25 Sunday H.O. – Cathn & Alexr went to Niagara Church left here at half past Ten – clear cold Morng – H.O – Cathn & Alexr returned at three – Mr Mewburn W Duff – Mr Mrs & Master Fitzd – H H H went to walk with Miss Jane and to see Mrs Stayner – 44 Feby 25 a Fire the 24th at St Catharins – burnt nine Houses – 26 Monday – very fine morng – Washing done at 12 Miss Wadsworth produced a Daughter – H.H H went to Niagara = with Miss Jane – T Mewburn & J Stayner – came home in the Rain – caught our Cistern half full of Water – a great comfort – for we had none but Spring water to use H.H H brought back news that Andrew Kirby was married to Miss Mary Racey – upwards of 22 years – 44 Feby 26 difference in their Ages he had 6 children – she his third Wife – Mrs Stayner better – Mr Sinclair & Child 27 North wind – cold – cloudy Willy Duff came to take H H H and Jane over the River – the stove-pipe of the school house fell down – Children all sent home to prevent their being made Bacon – Guernseys came up with them – plenty of Noise – H.O. – Cathn Ironing – Allen put the Beef into X Pickle – the Black Cow – 44 Feby 27 sent over to Mc Phersons on a Visit – H H H brought a pr of Boots across the River – cleared of fine at twelve the Tax man called – H.O – H H H went to see Mrs Stayner – she was better – Mrs McMicken sick – H.J. winding-thread – T Stayner Mr Tench – slept here – H.O, wrote to Jessie – H.J. to Eliza – 28 fine clear morng – wind northerly – cool – Mrs McMicken – had a Daughter 44 Feby 25 Dr Hamilton spent an Hour – Miss Jane Hn H.O. went to see Mrs McMicken – H.H.H spent the evening at Mrs Stayners J Stayner came home with her – the retired to the Hall Soffa for private conversation – Cathn had a Letter from Charles Duff – H.J. mended most of the Clothes out of the wash 29 – Cloudy – appearance of Rain – mild – wind Westerly – Transit off at quarter past eight Hail – Rain & snow in the morng of the 44 Feby 25 the day – very dark H.O. & Cathn went to see Mrs Mc Micken & Mr Fitzd – Mrs Stayner better – March 1st Rainy dark morng A Raccoon came into the House – Mr Mc Pherson caught it – supposed to be a Pet of some one it belonged to Pane at one a heavy Fog – half past tow the Transit came in – Lewis Stayner brought a Note from Miss Jane for H H H – Washing done at eleven & scrubbing – 44 March 1 Dr Hamilton – stayed to Tea – Mr Mewburn Miss Jane Hamilton – March 2 an other dark day rather morng – rain & snow – half past three the Ssn came out – we had a clear afternoon – H.O. & H H H went to see Mrs Stayner Alxr went to St Davids, to get some yest – could not get any – Cathn & Hannah drank Tea and spent the Eevening there – J Stayner – Alxr sent the evening at Mr Thorburns – a beautiful clear Night – Mr Tench came in here late at Night – & slept here 44 March 3d Sunday – cloudy morning – at twelve began to snow – Hannah drove Jane to Chippawa with Pony – Wm Tench –Mr Tench went home for his Horse and Waggon to drive Cathn to St Catharines – snowing fast – Mr Tench came without the Waggon – slept here – Hannah – Jane – J Stayner & T Mewburn came in at half past seven – had to get Tea for them – they stayed till Eleven Night – fine Moon light – T Mewburn cowhided James Sinclair for telling lies abt a letter from Mr Francis explaining a question H.J. asked him 44 March 3 him – on Saturday – 4 Monday – beautiful fine morning – the ground covered with snow – twelve O’Clock – Wm Tench called & took Cathn to St Catharines to spend a Week with Mrs Robinson – half past one Mr Sinclair & Child came in stayed and dined – went away at half past five – H.O. went to see Mrs McMicken – Mrs Fitzd and Stayner – Hannah & Jane went to hear the Lecture – returned with Wm Duff J Stayner & T Stayner – a Letter from Augusta – 44 March 5 Morng clear & cold – H.O. went to the Auction at Mr McMickens – Hannah went to Mrs Stayners for Jane Hamilton – they called on Mrs Fitzd & Mrs McMicken – Jane drank Tea here – J & T Stayner – a Man called and left a Letter for George Jarvis – Letter from Amherstburgh – 6 – very fine morng – Mrs Fitzd and son came up to Breakfast Children sent home from school – the stove-pipe having fallen down – Alxr sent over the River for Tea – – 44 March 6 the Geese laid two eggs yesterday – the Hens nest was found with Eleven Eggs Mr Fitzd – H.O.& Hannah went up to Mrs Stayners – Mr Sinclair – brought two volumes of Magazines – for us to read – J Stayner – Alxr – Caro & Emma – sick – old Irish Anne came to try a night in dying – 7 Very fine morng – T Mewburn – Hannah gone to spend the day with Mrs Stayner – J Stayner came to the door with Hannah – H.O. quite sick with a cold & head ache – 8th drisling rain – then clear – then Rain – – 44 March 8 Mrs Fitzd came up to get the Waggon – saying that Mr Fitzd would have it repaired – if H.O. would lend it to him – agreed to on condition Mr Fitzd should not take it away – if he changed his place of residence to any other Military Post – Rain in the afternoon and Evening – 9 Morning fair – but cool – put the Pickle on the Beef – made some Grit after Mrs Guernseys Recipe – it forsed out the Cake and lost a good deal – 44 March 9 Alxr sick – Mr Tench called for his Watch – Hannah reading the Presidents Daughter H.J. winding Thread – very muddy – H.O. not well – Maria’s servant grinding Coffee – Hannah & Helen Mangling & Scrubbing – Mrs Baker Brown – had a Daughter 10 Sunday- clear – mild – H.O. & Hannah walked to Mrs McMickens – Fitzd & Stayners Alxr brought Duncan up – he cryed and was taken back – J Stayner & Sandy came back with H.O. & Hannah – read Prayers to the Family – Sandy went away to Prayer Meeting – J.S. stayed till Ten = Transit came over – Letter from Jarvis �– 44 March 11 Clear, fine mild morng – Washing done at twelve pealed Potato’s & onions for dinner – Priest Carrols House broken open by Men dressed in Womens Clothes – they stood over the House chap and servant Man with Pistols – on Saturday Night – the House keeper gave battle – pulled off the Gangs Mask & hit his Fingers all to pieces – he knocked her down with his Pistol and escaped – they took all the Plate – clocks and other things they could find – Money they did not get – – 44 March 11 The Transit went out at eight – H.O – Hannah & Alxr went to hear the Lecture at the School-house – T Stayner Wm Duff called for them 12 Cloudy – some Rain – Ironing – set the yest – Hannah finished reading the Presidents Daughter – rained all Night – kneeded up the Bread – 13 Rainy morng – Mangling Alxr took his Letter for Jarvis – to Wm Duff – at eleven Alxr came up from school to say that Tomh McCormick 44 March 13 Junior – was taken up – put to Jail for breaking and robbing Priest’s Carrol’s House – in company with two others – dressed in Womens Cloths – and putting the Housekeeper and Man-servant in fear of their lives – by holding Pistols to their Heads & threatening to kill them if they stirred or made a Noise – last Saturday night – the tenth Rain ceased in the afternoon – an other of the House breakers taken – 14 Cloudy – dull day Mr Tench came up in the Transit – confirms the – 44 March 14 Report of Tom McCormicks disgrace – Caroline – Emma & Herbert spent the afternoon with Henry Creighton – his birthday – Alxr went for them – they returned at seven – J Stayner – 15 Snowing – the ground covered with snow – cold – Emma has the tooch Ache – The Transit returned in consequence of the storm – Hannah went to see Mrs Stayner – Mr Mewburn – J Stayner – Alxr walked to Mr Steven’s – 44 March 15 to look for Flour – could not find any – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – McDougal taken at Buffalo – one of the accomplices of T McCormick – 16th Rainy morng – dark disagreeable day – Alxr drove out to Wrays for Flour and got half an Hundred – a Letter from Jarvis to Helen – wound thread all the Evg – baking 17h Sunday – fine morng – Breakfasted early – Alxr set out for St Catharines to bring Catharine home – Mr Tench called to him – 44 March 17 to say he could not get out the Roads were so bad – gave him a Letter from Catharine – he returned Alxr – Mr Tench wanted our Horse & Waggon, tomorrow to go for her – as if Alxr was not less weight so large than Mr Tench tomorrow – Mailed my Letter to Myrthe Peters – H.O. wrote to Cathn to come home in the stage – pd the Postage – H.O- Hannah – Helen & Alxr walked down to Mr Mc Mickens – & Fitzd – they came back in the Rain – Wind south cleared off – Wind Westerly 44 March 17 blew a Gale during the Night – 18th fine clear cold morng – hard frost – high westerly Wind – Ice funning in quantity – Freezing hard so that it bears our Horse – Washing done at twelve – Mrs Greyham hung out the Clothes – H.O. & Hannah spent the Evg with Mrs Stayner – Mr T Mewburn – J Stayner – the River covered with Ice – extremely cold – Froze the water in Cistern two Inches thick – in the Night – 44 March 19th clear & cold in the morng – Ice running – Ironing – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – snowing in the Middle of the day – Allen came up to get some Money – Alxr & the Boys, are to commence tomorrow – to see who can Read – spell & Cypher the best & keep their books the cleanest – for a Prize – 20th snowing heavily – snowed all Night – Snow two inches on the Ground – Wind northeast – Transit left Queenston & returned – snow continued till Ten at night – the storm cleared – 44 March 20 off – it became quite mild – J Stayner stayed till past Ten – 21st clear and mild – a foot of snow in the ground – Mr Fitzd sent some Celery seed and a Message to know if he could do anything at Niagara for us – Mr McPherson took Pony to drive with his Horse to St Catharines – is to bring Miss Hamilton back – Miss Hamilton came with Mr McPherson – H.O – H J & Alxr drove Pony to Niagara – H.J took 44 March 21 some pea soup & Mince Pye at McCormicks – Mrs McCormick gave H.J. an Ethiopean Lethy – two Monthly Roses & a Silver edged Geranium – Met Maria Child & Husband at McCk’s Augusta gave me some Celery seed – Mrs Ross sent some Garden seeds – J Stayner Mr Tench stayed all Night – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – 22 fine morng – Ironed Alxr read – Mr Fitzd sent for his Flower-boxes- earth and all – Mrs Fitzd sent – 44 March 22 H.O – she being sick – Alxr sent for the Dr Sowed early Cabbage Coriander – Saffron – and Flower seeds & Bulbous roots – from Mrs Tenches Alxr went on Pony for the Dr – Mrs Fitzd had a son born at twenty minutes before four in the evening – she was very Ill with Convulsion – H.O. remained all Night – T Stayner – Wm Duff – Cathn raving – that it was not a Girl 23d fine morng – H.O. came home at Eleven in the Morng – Maria quite Well Girls scrubbing – Baking T Mewburn – J Stayner mended three Pans for H.J. 44 March 23 Mr Tench drank Tea here – H.O. wrote to Mrs Freeman – went down to undress Maria’s Child – X Set a Goose on nine Eggs 24th Sunday – fine clear Morng wind West – H.O. went to dress Maria’s Child – Cathn & Hannah called on Maria – Coll Robert Hamilton dined here – the Transit did not come over – read the Service to my-self – J Stayner drank Tea here – Mr Tench drank Tea here – H.J. went to undress Maria’s Child – nine O’Clock – 44 March 24 when she returned 25 Monday – disagreeable dark day – Ice running in quantities – Coll Rt Hamilton Breakfasted here – X took Hannah up to Chippawa with him – X H.J. put more Celery seed in a Box – Mr Tench- W Duff – Alxr went to Lecture H.O & Cathn went to see Maria and dress the Child – Transit began her double Trips – fine afternoon – Court opened – – 44 March 26 Morning fine – Allen came to turn the Mangle & take up the Buckets out of the Well – H.O. went to dress Maria’s Child – clouded up in the afternoon – some Rain in the Evening – H.O. went with Cathn to undress Maria’s Child – Wm Duff – T Stayner brought part of the Albion that we might hear the News about O’Connel – �X Set a good on ten Eggs – made yest – 27 – Cloudy – Wind east – Letter from Augusta (little) – Rain in the Evg – H.O – Hellen – 44 March 27 went down to Maria to undress the Child – Hellen returned – Cathn and Alxr joined H.O. and went on to Mrs Stayners – T. Stayner walked home with them – got very muddy Rain all Night – wind south 28h Rainy dark morning H.O. gone to Fitzd to dress her Child – H.O took the Children to see Maria’s Child – and to undress it – caught in a shower – the Children got wet – Transit came in late – Alxr went over the River for Tea – – 44 March 29 Cloudy – dull morng – Ice running in abundance – H.O. gone to dress Mrs Fitzd Child – Baking Catharine suffering with Ear & Tooth Ache – H.O. made H.J. three Caps – H.O. went to undress Maria’s Child – T Mewburn brought a stole from Hannah – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – a Letter from George Jarvis – Alxr went over the River with Jn Guernsey – at ten at night snowing heavily – wind North – cold – Mrs Greyham’s Cow calved – – 44 March 30 Wind blowing hard from the North – snowing – snow several Inches deep – very cold – the storm abated about seven in the Evg – Transit did not come over – Set goose on Ten Eggs 31st Sunday – fine morng – mild Catharine – a little easier – Ice running – Transit came in – Mr Tench – Mrs J & Lewis Stayner Mr Mrs Fitz & Child – Creighton Wm Duff – Chles Sinclair – cold in the Evg – April 1st fine morng – Catharine better & worse alternately – 44 April 1st Mr Tench – Mrs Grayham – washing 2 fine morng = Catharine better – Alxr rode to Niagara with Mr Francis to hear Tom McCormick’s Tryal – which was pot off till Ttomorrow – Captn Tench returned from Toronto – 3d fine morng – high westerly wind – Catharine better – Helen complaining – looks very pale – John the Soldier taking down the Hall stope pipe – Toms McCormick’s tryal cam on this morng – report in the Evg that it was likely to – 44 April 3 to continue all day tomorrow Eevidence much against two men taken Prisoner on the Canal – for Murder 4h cloudy morng Alxr gone for Eggs – T Mc Cormick found guilty Jarvis came over in the Transit – Mr Ttench – Mr FitzGerald – Wm Tench T Stayner – brought two Notes from Hannah – Rain in the Evg cleared off about nine – Helen sick – Mrs Greyham – scrubbing – 5 Cloudy – Good Friday Mr Tench – some Rain this day – – 44 Feby 6 [sic] rainy morng – X Children stayed from school – Mrs Greyham scrubbing – Mr Fitzd Julia Hamilton – stayed all Night – brought up sundries of Calicos & a present from Mrs Ross to H.O. – Helen very sick – Hannah came Home from Chippawa in the afternoon – with Coll Rt Hamilton – cleared up and now a fine day after twelve – X Toms McCormick received his sentence – Penitentiary for five years – unfortunate deluded young man – J & T Stayner Charles Sinclair – 44 April 7 fine mild morng – Easter Sunday – H.J. Alxr Jarvis & Caroline went to Niagara Church – Sacrament day – gave to the Poor 2/ dined at Augusta’s – returned at five – the road very bad in different parts Mrs T McCormick took our waggon to go to the Jail to see her Husband – who is to go to Kington the 10th – T McCormick sick – was bled Saturday Night – Mrs Stayner – Mrs Creighton J & T Stayner – Chs Sinclair – X the Heifer calved in the Night – Helen kept her Mother up all Night – Julia Hamilton went to Chippawa – with her Father 44 April 9 [sic] fine morng – Alxr sent for the Dr – Dr Mewburn came – Mrs Greyham washing – Dr Mewburn gave H.J. a Prescription for pain in the stomach – considered Helen dangerously ill – the Queen came over – Jarvis goes over to Toronto in the Queen – Mrs Creighton drank Tea here & T Stayner & Mr Tench – Thunder & Lightning – rain in the Night – 9th fine morng – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – Dr Mewburn bled Helen and put a blister on her side – black Sanford called to see us – report that T McCormick was dead by Poison – sowed Bermuda Melons – wrote to Eliza & Mrs Freeman 44 April 9 Mr & Mrs Creighton 10 fine morng – sowed – Winter squash and round do – Water Melons – Dr Mewburn thought Helen better – but not out of danger – W Duff Mrs Creighton – J Stayner – Alxr went drove down to Mr Stevens for Butter – went over the River for Tea – 11 – Cloudy morng – Dr & Mrs Mewburn – Helen better – Cathn received a Letter from Mary Peter Hamilton – some Rain – Mrs & J Stayner Dr & Mrs Mewburn Helen suffering much Pain – 44 April 12 very fine morng – Helen better – Mrs Creighton brought a pot of jelly – H.J.- Alxr – Carone Emma & Herbert went to Niagara called on Mrs Ross – received my quarter’s Pension due 5th April 1844 – $25 – of Mr Mc Cormick – on the Bank of U Canada – gave my Check – lunched and dined at Augusta’s – Mrs Ross gave Cne & Emma a new Bonnet & lining – a belt to Herbert and each a pr of Gloves – H.J bought stocking and other things with part of the Money she received – Borrowed five Books of Mrs Ross 44 April 12 Mrs McCormick came up in the Boat – Miss Nichol Miss Richardson – Mrs Creighton Dr Mewburn – H.J. much fatigued with the rough Roads Miss Thorburn brought some preserved Cranberries 13 – Very fine morng – Dr Mewburn here at half past Eight – Helen better – Alxr took the Carriage down to Fosters – to see what repairs it required – �H.J. walked down to see Mrs Fitzd – found her complaining with tooth ache – Head ache and pain in the Breast – she gave me some Calves Foot jelly – & some sweet Peas – Alxr & George McMicken – Mrs Tench 44 April 13 Helen had a severe turn about nine – H.O. was going to send for the Dr when the Pain subsided – she was restless and thirsty all Night – Mrs Graham – scrubbing in the Evg – 14 – Sunday – fine morng – Helen apparently better but very week – Mr Rowan paid us an other visit – Mrs McMicken & Sons Mrs & J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Mr Tench – Alxr rode up to Dr Mewburn with a Note – the Children went to see Mrs Fitzd – Mrs Gurnsey & Daughter – 44 April 15 Cloudy – appearance of Rain – Helen slept without her sleeping draught Much better this morng – Dr Mewburn = Mrs Fitzd – a light shower – Hannah went to Mrs McMickens to Tea spent the Evg came Home at One O’Clock – a small party – the Children went by invitation of Master Alxr McMicken – Mrs McM outrageous with him – Children came home quite disappointed and mortified – The Party played at forfeits and throwing the Pillow – something new to H H H & – 44 April 15 not very entertaining – Letter from Jarvis – Allen began the Garden to dig and put in the seeds – for five Dollars 16 – light Rain – Mrs Greyham washing – John the soldier beating the drawing-room Carpets Tom Mc Cormick was brought up in a Carriage to Queenston this day and put on board the Transit in Irons – to go to Kingston Penitentiary George McMicken came up here – and gave his Mother a fright – not being able to find him – X Allen put in Onions – Rain in the Night – Letter from Mrs Freeman to H.J & H.O. 44 April 17 fine morng – X Allen – put in Beets & bush Beans – H.O. & Alxr went to Drummondville – bought some stripe for Herbert’s Briches – and Tomato for Jarvis – Mrs J & T Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton Sandy – Eliza & Julia Hamilton stayed all night – Mr Tench slept here – 18 – fine cool morng – X Carrots sowed – Eliza & Julia Hamilton went to Niagara – X H.O. pd C Brown 9/ Cy due – took a receipt 44 April 18 J Stayner – 19 – fine cool morng- Dr & Mrs Mewburn – Pole Beans put in H.O & H H H went to Niagara bought some Marrow-fat Peas – begged some Lettuce and Parsnip seeds – Miss Smith – Nichols & Richardson – J Stayner Chief Justice Robinson came in – for the first time this year – set a White Turkey in the Fowlhouse yard – 9 eggs 20th fine morng – Alxr went to Niagara with Mr Frances no school to day – Mrs & Miss Gurnsey 44 April 20 Wm Duff – T Mewburn J & T Stayner – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – a Letter from Mr Tench – saying he was going to Amherstburgh Helen complaing of head ache 21 fine morng – Sunday Helen much the same Dr Mewburn – Wm Duff – T Stayner – Cls Sinclair the Children went to see how Maria’s Child was – H H H drank Tea at Mrs Stayners = Augusta sent up word that Mrs Robinson was sick – as last year – 22 fine morng – Mrs Greyham Washing – Mrs Creighton spent the afternoon here – Mr Creighton – Mrs & J Stayner 44 April 22 called for the Girls to go to the Lecture – there was none – W Duff – set a Duck 23d H.O. drove H.J. to St Catherines to see Mrs Robinson – found her better Mr R gave us some Rhubarb or Pie plant – Garlic – Sage savory & Parsley- roots – broke our hind Axle tree – borrowed a lumber Waggon to go on and bring us back – John Brown called over the coals by the Magistrates for Ill conduct – bound over to appear at Court – W Duff 24 Cloudy – some Rain – cleared up about twelve – 44 April 26 H.O – Alxr & Herbert went for the Waggon – X Planted Peas – Orack Carrots – & set out Celery Roots for seed – sorted the Onions for Pickling Cathn & Hannah dined at Mr Stayners – Cathn walked out to Mrs Tenches – a light shower – 25 fine morng – Mrs & J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – W Duff – drank Tea here – Rain in the Night 26 Rainy Morng – Mrs Tench sent some Celery & Cabbage plants – 44 April 26 which were put out immediately – J Stayner – W Duff – 27 – fine morng cold – Cathn & Hanna drove to Chippawa – Pony had a shoe put on – John the soldier came to mend the Fence – the Girls returned at half past six – J & T Stayner – W Duff – Mr Mrs & Master Fitzd – H O sent a Cake to Jarvis for his birth day – some Towels & a shirt which he left to be mended – H H H bought herself a Bonnet – black Turkey set 28 Sunday fine Morng – H.O Catherine – Alxr & Emma 44 April 28 went to Niagara to Church – Jarvis’s birthday – Mr & Mrs Mills Mr Mrs Fitzd & Children W Duff – H J had an Ill turn – supposed to be from eating an Egg – 29th Fine cool morning – Letters from Jessie & Eliza H.O. & Cathn went over the River – bought a pr of shoes for H.O – two pounds of Tea – Julia & Jessie Ross – pr stockings – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – W .B Robinson – Mr Tench H.J – cleaned the spoons &c &c J & T Stayner – W Duff 44 April 29 Eliza Hamilton stayed all Night – Rbt H Caro & Herbert went to Niagara for a Box 30 fine morng – X John – soldier- began to put in the Potato’s behind the Fowl-house – is to have one Dollar & a half for so doing – �X No school to day – Mrs Greyham – scrubbing Mrs Robinson – Miss Thompson – Miss Hamilton two Miss Lions – T & Lewis Stayner – baking – Mr W B Robinson – Mr Medleburgh – lent Pony & Carriage to Mrs Stayner to go to Chippawa – Fredk Edmd & Wm Tench 44 April 30 Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – Miss Smith – H.O. & H J walkd down to see Mrs Fitzd who was sick – May 1st fine morng – Catharine – Miss Thompson & Edmund Tench went over the River – Hannah & little Eliza – Helen & Alxr took a short drive – Mr & Mrs Robinson called on Fitzds – H.O. & little Eliza went to see Maria – Mr Robinson went down in Transit to Niagara to have his things ready to X go over to Toronto – set a Turkey on five Eggs 45 May 1 Oneida came in for the first time this year T Stayner – W Duff – brought us an apple a piece – very acceptable – rained very heavy in the Night – H.J. had to get up and move her Bed – 2d fine morng – H.O – H.J. & Mrs Robinson went to see Maria – Mrs Robinson & Miss Thompson left in Transit for Toronto H.O H.J. – Alxr & Herbert walked down to the Boat with Mrs Robinson – The steam Boat Sovereign ran on a rock and was run on shore 44 May 2d coming out of Kingston Mr Tench – Cathn – Hannah & little Eliza drank Tea with Mrs Creighton – H H H & little Eliza went out with Wm Duff for a Row on the Water – Alxr went with Lewis Sinclair over the River – brought home five yds Cotton which Cathn had bought – 3d – fine morng – transplanted some Saffron plants out of the Box Catherine went to spend the day with Maria – 44 May 3 H H H & little Eliza called on Maria – on their way over the River to spend the day with Mrs Whitney – Alxr busy taking down Catterpillers nests and destroying the wretches – X H.J. completed a night Cap for herself- not before it was needed – J & T Stayner Sandy & W Duff – X bought six Turkey eggs of Mrs Williams for one shilling York – and put them under a Turkey – a gale of Wind at Toronto on the third at Night – which blew the Church windows in – 44 May 2d 3d and did other damage – H J trimmed some rose Bushes – Mr Tench – 4 – Cloudy – Alxr drove H.O – Hellen & little Eliza Hn to Chippawa – they are to remain two or three days Alxr returned about nine at Night – Mr Tench – 5 Sunday – clear – cool & Windy – Alxr & Herbert went to Chippawa to bring Mrs Stayner Home – Caroline & Emma went to Mrs Stayners and stayed three hours – letters from Jessie & Eliza – 44 May 5 Mr Mrs & Mater Fitzd – T Stayner 5 6 Cloudy and some Rain – sent a Box to H.O. at Chippawa X Mrs Greyham – washing – J Stayner – W Duff – Mr Tench – slept here – rained during the day cleared off at Ten at Night X Allen put out Cabbage Colliflower & Tomata plants – finished an other night Cap – very Windy 6 7 Clear and fine – still high westerly Wind – Mr Tench went away – Cathn & Hannah cleaning House – J.H. mending Carpet 44 May 7 J Stayner – W Duff – Coro & Emma took cream & milk up to Mrs Creighton H.J, folding Clothes 8 Cloudy – some rain – the Calf running all over the Field – Mrs J & T Stayner – W Duff – Mr Tench Mrs Creighton – Mrs FitzGerald drank Tea here – Cathn & Hannah cleaning house – H.J. mending Carpet – Mrs Fitzd gave Hannah a new dress a Philpina Can had a dollar from Miss Innis 9 fine cool morng – C & H cleaning house – H.J. mending Carpet – Cathn had a Letter from Mary Peter – – 44 May 9 Hannah & Alxr rode to Chippawa on Pony & Mare Mr Tench – drank Tea here T Stayner W Duff – 10 – Cloudy – C & H cleaning Halls and Breakfast room H J finished the Carpets – Girls ironing – Emma took some flowers to Maria – Mrs Seacord & Stayners – J Stayner – rain all night with thunder & lightg – 11 – Girls cleaning Garage H.J. Baking & making a pr of Pockets – Alxr gone to Chippawa for his Mother – rain in the morng – Thunder & lightning – 44 May 11 cleared off at eleven began raining about five – thunder & lightning Alxr did not return – rained till ten at Night – gave J Stayner some seed Beets & Garrets J Stayner – turned quite cold after the Rain – 12 – Sunday – fine cool morng Letters from Jessie – H.O. &c returned at half past four – T & Lewis Stayner – Charles Sinclair – 13 – clear – cold enough for frost Washing done – half past eleven – sowed saffron – Coriander seed – Everlasting Pea – put out Garlic – Mr Tench Mrs Greyham quit the Cottage 44 May13 turned the mangle – drank Tea here – rain in the Night – 14 – fine morng – H.J. cleaned the Candlesticks Mrs T McCormick & three Children came to spend a few days – Miss McCormick – Dr Hamilton – Mr Tench J & T Stayner – W Duff – X H.O. had the calf killed – fore qtr weigh 22¾ 23¾lb hind qtr 30lb each – 15 – fine clear morng – Dr Hamilton returned to Toronto – Mrs T Mc Cormick spent the day with Maria – 44 May 15 with her Children – H.J. cleaned the Room and setted it – H.O. drove H.J to Niagara foe some medicine – took Mary McCormick home – Augusta gave H.O. some Tomata plants and some Candles – H.O. bought two Combs – one for H.J. one for Cathn – Mr Tench drank Tea here & borrowed Pony to go to St Catharines – W Duff drank Tea here – J & T Stayner Hannah drank tea with Mrs Creighton – Mrs Stayner sent to borrow the Pony could not have him 44 May 16 rain in the night – Morng rainy – H.O cleaned the Calfs Head & feet – Maria came and brought four oranges to H.J. – J Stayner – Rain in the night 17 – fine morng – H.O – H J & Mrs T McCormick walked down to see Maria – J & Lewis Stayner – borrowed a baking of Flour from Mrs Stayner – Lewis milked the Cow – �18 fine morng – H.0. took Mrs T McCormick & Children to Niagar in the Carriage – 44 May18 and Herbert – Alxr went in Transit to come Home with her – heavy shower about one – cleared up at two O’Clock – a fine afternoon – H.O returned at five – brought Julie Hamilton up she stayed all Night – Hannah and Julia walked up to Mrs Stayners – J & T came back with them – Mrs & Master Fitzd – Mr Tench – 19 – Sunday – H.O – Ctn & Helen went to Niagara Church – took Julia Hamilton back – a fine Morng – Mr Tench & J Stayner Wm Duff – White Turkey brought out 3 White one black Chicks – – 44 May 19 Hannah drank Tea with Mrs Creighton & spent the Evg – 20 – Cloudy – some rain – Alxr drove Mr Tench to Niagara – Washing done at twelve – Allen put in – Cucumbers – Melons Water Melons – Squashes – Rhubarb or Pye-plant – sowed Peppers in a Box X planted four Almonds two cracked two whole Lewis Stayner = for Milk – J Stayner – Letters from Amherstburgh – Rain in the evening – 21 – gloomy – morng – cleared up at twelve – cold enough for frost – H.O. went over the River bought a White wash Brush returned in the Transit 44 May 21 H.O – Cathn & Alxr went to see Maria who was sick J Stayner – evg cold – 22 – fine clear morng – cool X set a Hen on 15 Duck eggs – H.O – H H Helen & H.J. went down to see Maria found her busy packing up H.J. wound thread in the Evg Cathn & H H H wrote to Mrs Robinson – X Mrs McCormick called – she came up with Mrs T McCormick who was on her way to Chatham with her two Children to stay with her Brother & James – Willy gone to his Grandfather to live – – 44 May 23d fine morng – Carpet taken up in the green Room – Girls scrubbing – H.O. H J mending the Carpet – X A Letter from Augusta C H – X Jarvis came home for the Holy-day – till the fourth of June – Mrs Fitzd & son dined here – X J Stayner – returned the Pony – he had him shod H H H spent the Evg at Mrs Stayners – Wrote to Augusta Htn – 24 – fine morng clouded up at half past ten – the Girls scrubbing the Hall & back Parlour – 44 May 24 cleared off again H.O – H.J – Cathn – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara the Mare went by fits & starts Pony broke the Reins while standing in McCormicks yard H.O & Cathn drank Tea with Chetwood Hamilton – H.J stayd all Night at McCormicks 25 H.J spent the day at McCks drank Tee with Mrs Ross – slept at McCormicks – 26 Sunday – H.J went to Church took the Sacrament – dined went to Evg church slept at Mc Cormicks – young Holms came in played off a great supply of Military slang – an alternate to Wit and Satire – H Kings – 44 May 26 mill came in – polite as ever – H.Js eyes very week – 27h – Monday – very fine – rather windy – and warm H.J. returned to Queenston in Transit accompanied by Julia & Jarvis Hamilton – found all busy finishing the wash – got a bottle of Bitters at the Apothecaries for H.J – and Powders for the Children half a Dollar – not pd charged to H.O. – Mrs Stayner & John & Tom – Mr Mewburn – Wm Duff – Rain in the Evg – – 44 May 28 fine cool morng – Wm Tench – T Stayner – Wm Duff – Julia Hamilton went down to the Boat – very disappointed – the Rosses did not come – Mr Tench slept here – sent our Letters down 29 to Mr Cox for to go by Mr Kingsmill – H.J weeding – 29 – fine morng – Julia gone down again to the Boat & went on in the Cars – with the Rosses – J. Stayner Mr Tench – slept here – Rain in the Night – discovered that the black Turkey had been robbed of her Eggs – – 44 May 30 Rainy morng – Children did not go to school – Mr Tench went a way after Breakfast – J Stayner Mr Tench slept here – Rain in the Night – H.J. weeding in the flower garden – 31 – Clear morng then showers Mr Tench went away – H J sowed Onions – transplanted Orack – weeded one bed of Beets – J Stayner – H.O. Ctn & H H H walked up to see Mrs Creighton – June 1st fine morng – very windy from the West – H.J weeded a bed of Beets & half of one of Carrot Letter from Amherstburgh – – 44 June 1st Letter from Mrs Freeman H J pulled up Weeds in flower garden – J Stayner – Rain in the Night – 2d fine morng – Sunday – read the service – White Turkey began to hatch – Cathn – H H H – Alxr & Jarvis went to Chippawa Church – H.O. H J & Helen walked down to see Mrs McMicken Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – 3d fine morng – H.J planted half a bed of potato Onions – Washing done at Eleven – Sowed Everlasting Peas – White Turkey has 6 young ones – J & T Stayner Wm Duff T. Mewburn = H.J. sent a letter to Cathy – H O went to Niagar to have Jarvis’s coat altered – Maria & Duncan sick – Coll Robert Hamilton turned out of the Boat – for sobeying [word illegible] – 44 June 4th fine morng – mild – H.J. finished planting the potato Onions – sent some to Mr McMicken – J Hamilton arrived in Transit – X Jarvis Hn going back in Transit – Alxr went as Niagara with him & walked back – J Stayner – Mr Tench & Earnest Hodder slept here H J weeded part of bed in flower garden – A Man Cut his Throat at Pond John Housien and other is his Leg broke by a fall from the mast of a Schooner – two young Men upset in the Lake while fishing – T Mewburn – 44 June 4 and some others went out in the storm in a Boat and saved them – they holding fast by the upset Boat while the others towed them in – great credit given the young men – as several sailors refused to expose their lives to save those in distress – this took place on the third – 5 A gloomy morng – Coll R Hamilton came to Breakfast here – Mr Tench and Earnest breakfasted here = A slight shower about eleven – – 44 June 5 H.J. set up a Leach – Andrew Geddes drank Tea here – Mr Cox – Rain in the Night – H.J. finished weeding the Flower bed – �6 – Fine morng – H.J. weeded a bed of Parsnips – Mr Cox – J Stayner – 7 Cloudy morng – H J weeded two Parsnip Beds – H.O & H.J. & Cathn went to Drummonvill & Chippawa – called on Maria – drank T with the Miss Hamiltons bought a new dress 4lb Candles four Bars of Soap – Starch 2 Brooms – not pd – 44 June 8th Very fine morg – H.J – weeded an Onion – H.O – churned six pound of Butter – with one Cow Girls scrubbed House – H.O. & Helen went to St Cathn with Mr Mills – H.J – Alxr & Herbert went to Drummondville – drank Tea with Mrs Leeming – returned at half past eight – Edmund Tench H H H spent the Evg with Mrs Creighton – Mrs F-G gave some Flower Slips to H.J. – 9th – Sunday – cloudy – some Rain – Alxr set off for St Catharines to join his Mother at 4 O’Clock A.M. 44 June 9 Henry Stayner came for Milk J Stayner – 10 Fine morng – H.J. rose a little after six – weeded the Celery and Cabbages – tied up the seed Onions – put up the Board of the Garden Fence – X Letters from Amherstburgh T. Mewburn – J Stayner – Mr Tench stayed all Night – 11 – Very fine morng – Washing done at one H.J. cleaned the spoons – Candlesticks & Knives – and sink in Pantry Mr Thorn called to see H.O. The Man cane to see about the Mare – H.J. weeding 44 June 11 Mrs Hodder and Daughters Mr Tench – slept here – 12 X Weather fine – H.J. Churn’d with her Hand – X Mrs Mc Pherson let us have a quarter of Hundred of Flour – as a great favour – we having neither Flour or Bread in the House – Mrs O’Connor brought Helen’s Bonnet – X Heifer sent to spend the day at McPhersons – Girls Ironing – H.J weeding – J Stayner Mr Tench slept here 13 Fine morng – H.J weeding Alxr returned – brought a 44 June 13 Letter from H.O. Mrs Hamilton very Ill – J Stayner – T Mewburn – Lock of front door broken –have to enter by the Parlour 14 – Weather very fine – Girls scrubbing – H.J. weeding Alxr went to Williams for Flour – he was not at home Mr Mason – T Stayner Mr & Mrs Creighton – Mrs Hodder slept here – Mr Duff – Wife and Children – came to see Mr McMicken – Letters from Jessie 15 – Weather very warm – foggy Mrs Hodder went to Niagar in the morng boat – Mt Tench T Mewburn – Mr Fitzd – Alxr Mc Micken – came to pick 44 June 15 Sstrawberries in our Field was refused on account of the Grass – Alxr went for Flour – could not get any as he had no Money – Neither Bread or Flour in the House – John Askin – Mr O’Kief J Stayner – Charles Sinclair Mr Tench slept here – H.J. weeding – 16 – Sunday – fine and very warm – read the service by myself – Mr Mason – J Stayner & Hannah drove to Chippawa returned at half past Ten at Night – Coll Rt Hamilton – 44 June 16 - Mr Tench slept here Rain in the Night 17 Cloudy – some Rain Mr Tench went to Niagara in the Queen – borrowed Mrs Stayners Churn – found our own in the woodroom Closet – good news shall not be necessitated to borrow again – Mr Tench lent Catharine two Dollars for Flour J Stayner borrowed the Marble Morter – set out Cabage plants – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair Mr Tench slept here Alxr drove H.O & Caroline to Thorold – got 50wt Flour paid $1-4 0 – rain in the Night – 44 June 18 very fine morng – Alxr set out for Hamilton to bring his Mother and sister H J – washed the breakfast things – kneeded up the Bread & helped to Churn – had about 6lb Butter – H.J. weeding J & T Stayner C Sinclair 19 – fine morng – Mrs McMicken & Mrs Duff Letter from Jessie saying she was disappointed – 19 – fine morng – very warm – Girls scrubbing Milk & Meat-room – and Hall H J – weeding in the morng – working over the Butter – Duck has six little Ducks – Mrs Street – Miss Ensign – three Master Duffs – two McMickens J & T Stayner – a letter from 44 June 19 H.O. saying Catharine Robert was very Ill – H.J. weeded the Beans 20th weather fine and warm with a good deal of Wind – H J kneeded up Bread – cleaned the Pantry & Candlesticks – Hen came of with nine Chickens – H.J & Hannah went & called on Mrs Duff – all gone up to the Falls – Willy – going Home with his Father – Tomorrow morng – he was in low spirits – Sandy sick – T Stayner – Mr Tench slept here – Hannah walked up to Mrs Stayners – 21 – fine morng – H.J. finished weeding the Beans 44 June 21 lost her Thimble in the Garden – Hannah gone to Chippawa with Mrs Stayner to see the Miss Hamiltons – Mr Duff & Family left for Amberstburgh – J Stayner Mr Jn Askin and Mr Lunday Hannah brought some work from Mr Ross – Hellen came home in Mr Mills Carriage – Miss Mills came with her and returned after Tea – 22 fine morng – cloudy H J weeded one row of Peas – worked the Butter – Mr Jn Askin – mended the 44 June 22 Doors – Jessie & Child and Eliza arrived about three – H.O & Alxr came Home from Hamilton after nine – Evg Edmund Tench – J Stayner Charles Sinclair – T Stayner – J Askin drove Hannah & Eliza to Chippawa – half past ten returned – reported Coll Hamilton sick – T Stayner brought up Jessie’s Trunks from the Gate – the Omnibus driver refusing to bring them up the hill –Mr Creighton 23d – Sunday – read the service by myself – Weather very fine 44 June 23 J Askin drove Hannah to Chippawa – Wm Duff – C Sinclair J Askin & Hannah returned at ten in the Evg Mrs Mc Micken = Miss Smith – Mrs J & T Stayner – C Sinclair 24 fine morng – high west Wind clouded up about one J Askin mended the Locks of front doors – put the Hinge on Drawing-room shutter – played back Gammon with Cathn – lost a Bulls-eye to Cathn – went of in the Cars to Chippawa – H.J – weeding almost a row of Peas 44 June 24 Cathn – Hannah & Eliza went to Niagara in Chief Justice returned in the Queen J & T Stayner C Sinclair – a little Rain �25 cloudy morng – H J weeded part of a row of Peas – Washing done at one H.O. & Jessie went to see Mrs McMicken – drank Tea there – a thunder storm sharp lightning – Mr Fortier C Sinclair – J & T Stayner played the Flute together – Mrs McCormick sent a qtr of Veal – H.O. parted with the 44 June 25 Loin to Mrs Stayner wt 10lb Mr P Barton- the party danced a quadrille on the Galery – 26 – some Rain in the morng H.J. weeded the Onion bed a part of the Carrots – Mr Fortier set of for Amherstburgh – Mrs Creighton – C Sinclair – H H H & Eliza drank Tea with Mrs Creighton – returned at Ten – Alxr sent to tell them to come Home – Rain in the night – Mrs Muirhead & Jn Lyons of Niagara died 27 – rainy morng – Girls Ironing – baking – too wet to go into the Garden – H J quilting – – 44 June 27 finished the Quilt – Coll Rt Hamilton drank Tea here – said he was going to bring his Daughter to live in the brick House next Week – He sharpened some Scissors and my pen Knife and made me a good Pen – showers attended with Thunder & lightning till ten at Night J Stayner – Cs Sinclair – 28 – Weather fine – high Wind – H.J finished weeding the Carrots – X Mrs Muirhead and Jn Lyons buried – H.O & Jessie & H.J. & Alxr drank tea at Mrs Mc Mickens – – 44 June 28 Dr Hamilton came over in the morng Boat – came up and sat an Hour with H.O. in the Evg – Hugh Richardson C Sinclair – J & T Stayner – W Duff – Law Mr Street and Miss Hosmer – at Mr McMickens – 29 a fine morng – H.O. Churned – H.J. weeded the Parsnips H.O – Jessie – baby Alxr & Herbert went to Chippawa Mary – Fanny McCormick took the Bibs for Mrs Dickson H.O. returned at Eight – dined at Janes & Fitzds Chls Sinclair – J Stayner – 44 June 30 Sunday – fine morng read the service by myself H.O – Jessie’s baby – Helen & Alxr went to Niagara to afternoon Church – stayed to Tea at McCormicks – eight O’Clock when they returned the Girls walked out to see Mrs Tench – Sandy & W Duff – C Sinclair – J Stayner – rained very heavy in the Night – H.J. milked the Cow July 1st Monday – washing done at twelve – showery during the day H.J. weeded & earthed up the Celery – & some of the Cabbages – – 44 July 1 Current-pudding for Dinner – Mary Jane Hamilton cam in the Evg Boat to spend some time Henry Richardson drank Tea here J Stayner – C Sinclair – Coll Hamilton moved his Daughters to Hamilton – put them into part of the brick House – the Girls scrubbing themselves to death to get rid of the dirt – he as cross as a sour Crab-Apple – 2d fine morng – H.J. finished weeding part of the Cabbages very tired from the Heat – the Weather very warm – H.J sorted the Clothes – and – 44 July 2 put up a patch work Quilt to Quilt – quilted half a Frame – W Duff – C Sinclair T Stayner – H.J. set out a row of Celery – some Rain 3d fine morng – H J finished the Cabbages and weeded part of the Rasberys – also the Melons –Cl R Hamilton came and took the Carriage without asking to go to the Whirlpool for Lime – free and easy – H J mended the stockings out of the wash and the Clothes – watered the Celery – H.O. Jessie – baby – Catn H H H – Eliza – Mary Peter drank Tea at Mrs Creighton – – 44 July 3 Mary Peter & Eliza went to Niagara in steam-boat returned in the Queen bought some Insersion-Ing and Vinegar for Jessie J Stayner – C Sinclair W Duff 4 fine cool morng – H.J. Quilting – H.O. Jessie & Alxr drove down to Mr Johns place – got some flowers & Cucumbers – Mr Cox – C Sinclair – J & T Stayner – W Duff – Henry Richardson – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – they danced a Quadrille – Mary Peter played and sang – 5- fine morng – Jane Hamilton – Miss Charlotte Pow – Miss Anna Kingsmill – H.O drove H.J and Jessie – 44 July 5 to Niagara H.J. received $25 of Mr McCormick – it being her Quarter allowance from the Lords of the Treasury Due this day – Henry Richardson – H H H – H O – Maryjane & Eliza went down to Janes Mary Hamilton – H.O &c dined at McCormicks – returned about eight – 6 – Fine morng – rather windy – very warm – H.J weeded some in the garden – Quilted some – Catn H H H & Maryjane went to Tea at Mrs Streets – ten at Night when they returned Jane Hamilton – Hny Richardson – 44 July 6 W Duff – Chs Sinclair J Stayner – Mary Hamilton – Children went for Churn 7 Sunday very pleasant and fine – read the service by myself – Mr Tench – W Duff – H H H – Maryjane & Eliza gone over the River to Church W Duff – C Sinclair J Stayner rowed them – over the River H H H – Eliza Maryjane went down to see Jane – Julia drank Tea here – Wm Duff dined and drank Tea here – Sandy – H Richardson – C Sinclair – J Stayner – Willowby Mr Tench drove Jessie to Williams to eat Rasberries – Alxr walked up – 44 July 8 Fine morng – H.J weeded part of the Rasberry Bed – Washing done at twelve – H.O – Jessie – Cathn H H H Eliza & Maryjane drank Tea with Mrs McMicken – when returning home about Ten – found five men concealed in the grass – with sticks and Guns – at first they thought it was Cattle it being dark – till nearly treading on one he jumped up and cryed out Fire – J Stayner and Wm went back to – 44 July 8 assertain who they were – when one threw a stick at W Duff John Stayner collared one and rolled down the hill with him – the Man being more powerful threw J Stayner and made off over the Fence they had either Broos Brouses or their shirts over their clothes – some had on dark coats and White Panteloons – and a mask on their faces – W Duff & J Stayner came & slept here – in case they should – 44 July 8 have the presumption to come again – 9 – fine warm day H.J. weeded in the morng H.O – Jessie Herbert & Alxr drove to St Davids purchased some Yest – 1/ a pound of Hops 2/ 4lb Butter – Tole 5d – Letter from Augusta – C Sinclair – J Stayner – W Duff Hy Richardson – J Stayner slept here – heavy shower in the afternoon – 10 – fine morng – H.J weeding cleaned up the Pantry – – 44 July 10 Mrs Duff & Smith drank Tea here – W Duff – Hry Richardson J & T Stayner Mr & Mrs Creighton – X a man drowned at the lower Wharfe – Miss J & E Hamilton 11 – fine morng H.J. weeding – H.O. Churning Mr Tench hurt by a waggon squeezing him against an other – X H.O. drove H.J & Jessie to Drummondville took took six shirts she had been making for Mr Ross H.O – Jessie – Cathn Hannah Eliza & Mary Jane drank �– 44 July 11 tea with Mrs Stayner J & T Stayner & W Duff came home with them – Mary Hamilton picking Currants – Ax George McMicken went into the Garden pulled up the seed onions – broke others off and pulled up a great part of the Lettuce – Edmund Tench drank Tea here – Jane & Eliza Hamilton – Henry Richardson tied a Rope across the shed to H.O.H. gate – which pitched J Stayner down he took the Rope away to the annoyance of H Rn – 44 July 11 when he and party came for it – 12 fine morng – H.J. finished the Rasberry square Jane – Eliza Hamilton A large Party came over from Toronto in the Admiral & the to go to the Falls – it was understood that the Irish from the Canal intended to oppose their Landing Orange men – the Troops were ordered up from Niagara – Queenston &c the Majistrates & Sheriff all assembled at the 44 July 12 Junction to prevent a Mischief – the Irish finding their scheme was frustrated said if the Orange men did not carry their Flags or suffer their Band to play – they might go on – the Majestrates complyed – and they had no Fun – the Irish were all armed with Muskets – Pikes – spaids – Shovels – Rakes and bladgions – openly the other party had Pistols about their Persons – 44 July 12 George Jarvis – T Mewburn – J Stayner Miss Ross – Jane & Eliza Hamilton – W Duff – Rain in the Night 13 Showery – H J picked a Mess of Peas & Beans Alxr & Herbert went to Niagara – H.O – Carn & Emma went over the River – Jessie had a Letter from Mr Duff – C Richardson – Mr Cox J Stayner – W Duff – dancing Quedrills in the Gallery George Jarvis – Lightning warm – Man began cutting the grass 14 Sunday –Cloudy some rain – oppressively warm – 44 July 14 Hannah – Maryjane & Eliza went with Hy Richardson – W Duff to take a Row – Sandy J & T Stayner – 15 – Cloudy morng – H.J. weeded some – H.O. & Girls washing – Maryjane & Helen went over the River – W D T Mewburn – J Stayner Rain all night – X A scotchman Wife & two Children came into the Cottage at two Dollars pr Month – 16 cleared of from rain still cloudy – 44 July 16 Rainy morng – rain ceased – cloudy part of the day – then fine – H.O & Jessie H H H – Eliza went down to see Jane – H Richardson – J Stayner W Duff – 17 – fine morng – H.J. weeded the Beans – earthed up some Cabbages picked some Beans – Cathn Maryjane went to Niagara in the Queen – Girls X returned in Transit – Cathn brought H.J. a Letter from Wm B Robinson including twenty 44 July 17 one Dollars – answered said Letter the same day Cathn Jessie & Maryjane drove to the Falls – Maryjane remained at Mr Streets – ten at Night before Cath and Jessie got home – Henry Richardson – Jane – Julia Hamilton – X Scotchman making hay – 18 – fine morng – X H.J. picked black & red Currants for Jam – Alxr borrowed Mr Stayners Waggon to take in the Hay – X A Man Tuning the Piano – 44 July 18 for two Dollars – puts it in good order fixing the Hinges on and other trifling repairs – J Stayner – Alxrs birthday – he busy in assisting to get in the Hay – H.J wrote to W. B. Robinson – 19 R. J. Hamilton & Augusta – Emma took the Letters to Post Office – and stayed till Caro went for her – Mrs Stayner scolded her for staying without leave – 19 – Cloudy morng – a heavy shower about nine – Pony took fright and threw Alxr out of the Waggon – 44 July 19 Alxr had the pitch fork just grazed his Temple and past his Chest – no damage done to him or Waggon H.J. drove in from the garden by the Rain H H H went to sleep with Jane Hamilton – J Stayner – Wm Duff – George Jarvis passed through Queenston on his way to Buffalow – 20 fine morng – H.J. picked Beans & Weeded some – H.O. sent for yest – god for nothing – H.O – Jessie H J – Caro & Emma drank Tea with Mrs Stayner – J Stayner made H.J three Pens – – 44 July 20 Mr Creighton gave H.O. some Cucumbers – Jessie’s Baby not well – Mr Creighton & J Stayner walked home with us – 21 Sunday – very fin and Warm – H O Jessie Helen & Alxr drove to Niagara Church – Hannah & Eliza went with Mr McPherson in his Waggon The White Pigion killed the grey one, by picking its Head – Mary Hamilton A Letter from Mr McCormick – requesting me to look over my Papers & 44 July 21 ascertain what money I had received from Mesrs Glyn & Co – J Stayner – W Duff Mr Cox – Mr Fortier Jessie had a letter from Mr Duff – commenced Jessie’s quilt 22 – very fine morng – Churning – Alxr tried to get a Man to help us in with the Hay – could not Lewis Stayner came & helped to rake up the Hay and brought in three loads J Stayner – H.O. & Jessie Hannah called on Jase’s Jane – 44 July 23 Very fine morng – Washing done at twelve George Jarvis – Maryjane Hamilton came down from Chippawa – dined here and returned – H H H went up to Mrs Creightons in the Evg – Mr Creighton sent us some Beans & Cucumbers – Jane Hamilton – H H H – Eliza and Helen went down to see Jane – Mr Cox – Mr Prince Mr Fortie – J Stayner – Alxr with the assistance of Lewis Stayner got in the last of the Hay – a thundery shower – Alxr & Lewis went over the river for Tea in the Queen & returned – – 44 July 24 Cloudy – but pleasant – H.J. weeded part of the bed of Potato Onions – cleaned the Beans for Dinner – Clothes mangled & Ironed – John & Clark Hamilton & Tutor came up in the Chief Justice – Mrs Stayner sent a basket of Squashes & Beets – and asked H H H to spend the day with her – H.O – Cathn & Jessie drove to Niagara – bought writing Paper – Ink powder – Jessie a Dress – & drank Tea at Mrs Chetwood Hamilton’s – called at Mr McCormicks – who sent a Note to H J – 44 July 24 J Stayner – Edmund & Wm Tench – Mary Hamilton – Rain in the Night �25 – Rainy morng – till about eight – Alxr went for Butter H.O. went to St Davids for Flour – Jessie mad her Rasberry Vinegar 27 Pints of Juice – Edmund Tench sent some cabbage, Cucambers, Tomato’s and Apples – quilted on Jessie’s quilt – H.O – Jessie – Cathn Eliza & Helen went to Tea with Jane Hamilton – Mr Cox – J Stayner – – 44 July 26 fine morng –H.J. weeded the Onion-bed and transplanted a number of Onions 26 fine day Catharine Robert came in the Transit – Lewis Stayner brought her up from the Boat – Cathn went with Jane to Niagara – the Queen did not come in at Night – the Transit broke some of her Machinery coming over – J Stayner Mr Creighton – W Duff – Eliza slept with little Eliza – the Girls not returning – – 44 July 27 fine morng – H J. transplanted part of a bed of Onions – Mrs Stayner sent some squashed and Cucumbers – Cathn came home from Niagara – Mr & Mrs Chetwood Hamilton & Miss McCormick with her – who dined & drank Tea here – J Stayner – H H H went down to Janes – Mrs Duff – Cathn & Eliza went and called on Mrs J Hamilton – Alxr went to St Davids with J Gurnsey Mrs Rt Hamilton – H H H & Alxr drove out – & called on Mrs Stayner – – 44 July 28 Sunday – very fine – Henry Stayner brought some Squashes – Alxr drove Mrs Rt Hamilton H.J. & Elia to Stamford – Mrs Rt Hn stopped at her Uncles all Night – picked up Edmund Tench returning from Church – he drank Tea with us also J Stayner – H J. read the service by herself – H H H went to walk with Jane Hamilton – who drank Tea here – Cathn & Jessie went to Kirk on the Hill – Alxr took a Letter to Mr McLean – from his Mother – 44 July 29 very warm day – Washing done at 12 H J weeded part of the Potato Onions – the Hens scratched up a number of the Onions H.J. transplanted on Saturday bad luck to them H.O. drove Jessie & Mrs Rt Hn to Chippawa – Mrs Rt Hn stayed with Mrs Fitzd – H.O. & Jessie drank Tea with old Mrs Maclean returned about Nine – Mrs Fraizier came down and went immediately on to Niagara – strange report about her Husband it is sd he is living with an other 44 July 29 woman in New York – J Stayner – 30 – dull morng a light shower about Ten – H.O & Jessie made Caroline & Emma a Frock – went down to Janes after Tea – Jane came home with then – J Stayner – W Duff H J finished the Potato Onions – rain in the afternoon 31 – Fine warm morng – H.J. Transplanted Onions – quilted some – H.O – H.J – Jessie & Alxr drove to Field got 4lb Butter – called on Mrs J Hamilton – a violent Gust of Wind – Thunder & Lightning – we drove fast to – 44 July 31 to avoid the Rain – very dark – the Moon shone out in the darkness and appeared most brilliant – we reached home without Rain – scarcely entered the House – before the Rain came down in Torrents for half an hour – Jarvis came home in the Queen – for two or three days – H.O. Jessie – Cathn & Hannah drank Tea with Miss Jane Hamilton – got some Cucumbers from Mr Creighton – Hannah slept at Janes – 44 August 1 Fine morng – H.J. up at five transplanting Onions – The Blacks went up to the Falls – Music playing to celebrate their Emancipation – Mrs Ross – Beverley Richardson – drank Tea here – Mrs Ross brought H.O. a present of some Pico Tea – – Mrs J Hamilton & Miss & Master George & Miss White – J Stayner drove Poney – Hannah & Jane to the Party – young Askin from Amherstburgs 44 August 1 a shower in the Evg – 2 – fine morng – H.J. finished transplanting the Onions – – Miss Bella Hamilton came with Miss White to practice her Lesson on the Piano – at six in the morng – Finished the half of Jessie quilt – Dr Mrs & Miss Hrta Mewburn – W Duff – J Stayner – Miss Jane Hn – H.O. drove Jessie & Eliza to Mr Balls and drank Tea there – returned at half past nine – some Beans from Mr Creightons – 44 August 3 fine morng – H J picked a mess of Beans – Girls scrubbing – Miss White and Miss Bella Hamilton here at six in the morng to practice her Lesson on the Piano – H.J. H.O. & Jessie quilted a part of the day – H.O. & Jessie drank Tea (by invitation) with Mrs Stayner J Stayner – two Eliza’s with Alxr & Jarvis drove to Fields for Flour & Butter – Cathn Caroline Emma & Herbert drove out to Mrs Tenches- Rain in the Evg – Cathn took a shirt to ascertain if it was made right to Mrs Tench – 44 August 4 Sunday – dull windy morng – Hannah – Eliza& Boys drove to Stamford Church & to bring Cathn Rt down – she did not come – Rt J. Hn came down with Augusta dined here and went to Stamford H J. read the service to part of the Family – Sandy & W Duff – J & T Stayner – Mr Tench – Fredk Tench – the Girls walked down to see Mrs John Hamilton – did not go in, for fear of the Dogs 5th fine morng – the Cite of Toronto came in dressed to take – 44 August 5 a Party to Hamilton Robert & Catharine Hamilton came down from the Falls – stayed all Night – J Stayner – Hannah – Augusta – Eliza – drank tea with Jane Hamilton – Jane walked home with them also Eliza – Cathn & Hellen walked down to see Mrs J Hamilton – found Clark Ill with Erysipelas – Rain all Night – 6 Heavy Thunder – sharp Lightning and a great fall of Rain – cleared off about seven – a fine morng 44 August 6 sent a Letter to the Masonic Lodge No2 St Johns applying for relieve – as Widow to their grand Master Wm Jarvis Esqr – Rt Jarvis Hamilton enclosed it to George Dugan – and mailed it – Thunder shower about two O’Clock – Mr & Mrs Stayner called on Rt & Catherine – Rt – Wife and Catherine left at half past two to go on board the Rochester – for Rochester on their way to – 44 August 6 Saratoga Springs – the Lightning of the morng struck a large Locust Tree near the Old Porters-lodge and sent it in all directions nearly across the Orchard – Jane Hamilton – J Stayner H.O. drove Jessie Augusta and Caro to Niagara H.O. purchased a Frock for Hannah – a shawel for H.J. $2-4 0 – Mr Mc Cormick sent H.J word that he had seven pounds 10/ for her – J Stayner drank Tea here – Amherstburgh Askin came 44 August 6 over from Toronto spent the Evg till half past Ten – Wm Duff – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – Mary Hn brought a bowl of stewed Plums – Mr Tench – �7 – fine morng – H J earthed up one row of Celery – gathered some Pink seed – Mush & Widows Tear for Mra Tench Mrs Greyham washing Jessie’s clothes – H.O & H H H & Eliza washing for the Family – Jessie and Augusta making a Pudding – Helen baking – sent it down to Jane to be baked – Jane, Mary Eliza & Julia Hn J & T Stayner – W Duff – H H H – Eliza & Augusta went 44 August 7 to Janes – 8 Cloudy – some Rain – Mr Mrs (& Children) Fitzd & servant – left the Children here & Went on to Niagara Mr Cox – H J picked sage & Beans – H O drove H.J. & Jessie to Niagara – H.J. received twenty Nine Dollars 6 shillings from Mr McCormick – as due H.J. from the Bank of Upper Canada – H.J. received a Letter from N Wilson concerning the sale of Land – H.J. brought 6½ yards of quilting at five pence at 2/4 four papers of Needles 2/8 44 August 8 four & half Ribbon 3/5 one yd of black silk 2/ a shawl $2½ – Ginger – Pepper & sugar $2 3 0 – Mugs 0 2 0 Ginger Beer 0 6 Bug Ointment 2 0 J Stayner – Jane Hn Fitzd drank Tea here – 9 Cloudy a gale of Wind – blew in one of the Nursery Windows – not broken – H.J. gathered some Beet & Carrot seed – Mr Holmes called with a Letter from Mary Jane Hamilton to Eliza – Foster came to look at the Cart – 44 August 9 says it will cost $3 to repair it – H.J. answered N Wilsons Letter – Jane Hamilton Mr Holmes called for a Parcel for Miss Maryjane Hamn – A shower in the Evg 10 – fine morng – H.J. picked some celery seed – and some Brocoli Sprouts – Girls scrubbing – & baking H.J. Ironing her caps – H.O. sick in Bed with Bowell complaint – took some Medicine – and was partially relieved – Mr Creighton sent some pickling Cucumbers to H.O – Jane Hn – Augusta went to see Julia Hn – Mr Tench slept here – – 44 August 11 Sunday – fine morng – Helen – Augusta Caro – Emma – Herbert Alxr & Jarvis went to the Kirk – Mrs McMicken and four children – Sandy & Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – T Mewburn – Jane – Eliza – Julia Hamilton – 12 – fine morng – Washing Mrs Greyham assisting – Washing done at one O’Clock Bella Hamilton practisinge on the Piano – Mary & Jane Hamilton – T Stayner – Rt J Hamilton returned from Saratoga Springs A Letter from Catharine – Augusta went to sit with Julia – Hannah went with – 44 August 12 Jane to see Mrs Creighton 13 – fine morng – H.O very unwell – [several words rubbed out] came for H.J they left Queenston at ten in the morng – for Hamilton – rested two hours at St Cathn – dined at Mr Mills – arrived at St Cathns at 12 O’Clock – H.J. had to leave the Table three times from Indigestion – proceeded on the Journey at twenty minutes before three – stopped at Beemsville ten minutes = watered the Horse – drove on to the Forly – fed the Horse – rested an Horse – H.J. while waiting for the Horse to eat his Oats 44 August 13 was reading an old Newspaper – when an ugly – dirty Woman entered the Room – stood before her and stared into her Face – then flounced into a Chair – started up & took a Back off the Table bounced into an other Chair read or pretended to do so for a few seconds then calls out to a man in the Hall – “William come to Tea – when in strides the Man Wm lays his black felt or Beavor on the Table and stalks into the opposite Room where the sound of Tea cups announced the beverage to be – now came 44 August 13 Rt J H to the door and H.J. stepped again into the Carriage – we drove on (it being past six) rather fast – the evg proved cool and it began to be dark – the Road not so smooth as it had been – of course not so pleasant – H.J. was more fatigued the last Eight miles then all the rest – we reached Rts House at half past eight – Mrs Robertson was going to bed – had her night gown on & a shawl – she gave us a cup of Tea and all retired to rest 44 August 13 H.J. slept sound – awoke in the Morng found it raining 14 – Breakfasted – sat down & read the Paper – at Ten Mr & Mrs Freeman came over – when H.J. returned with Mrs Freeman the day cleared off and remained very fine – Emily & Jane Jarvis & Herbert came up to see H.J. – walked out with Cathy 15 Fine morng – Emily & Jane Jarvis went to Toronto – Mrs O’Riely Miss Racey – Mrs Law Miss Gates – Augusta Hamilton Mr Harvis called in the Evg – dined H.J & Cathy with Mrs Robertson – Letter from Eliza 44 August 16 very close – cloudy – Mr Freeman drove me to Town – left the Spy Glass to be mended & a pr of Slippers to be made – called at Mr Jarvis’s – Cathy got two pr scissors ground – bought some Pins – Powder Puff – Powder and soap – We had Robt Horse and Carriage returned Home very tired from the heat – drove to the Tolegate – Evg thunder & lightning a shower during the Night called at Robts 17 – Very fine morng – and very warm – – 44 August 17 Rt J Hamilton called to consult with Mr Freeman – on a Paragraph in the Express Mr & Mrs Freeman took a Walk over to Roberts – We are almost poisoned from the smell of a dead Horse thrown over the Mountain not far from the House – A Letter from Eliza saying Helen was again sick – 18 – Sunday – Mrs Freeman drove H.J. to Church heard a Sermon upon Neamans cure of a Leprosy – Rt Law walked with H.J. to Mr Jarvis’s – where she dined & drank Tea – Mr & Mrs Freeman called for her on their return from the Beach 44 August 18 after dining with is Father returned to Mr Freeman had Tea Mr & Mrs Freeman read two Chapters of the history of the Church in three Hundred and ninety – Rt J.H. went to the Funeral of Mr Wright at Oakville – the Father of his childrens governess – began to Rain after we got home – continued all night 19 – Monday – raining steady – cleared off at nine – walked over to Roberts – dined there – met Mrs Mills – Mrs Freeman – H.J. returned home – 20 – Rainy morng [words rubbed out] off at Nine remained fine Mr & Mrs Freeman & H.J. walked up the Mountain – James Street came down – 44 August 20 came down John St home – Mrs Ireland and Miss Wed called on H J – H J not well – on the Bed most of the Day – �21 Fine cool morng – Mr & Mrs Mills – Rt J. Hamilton – Mrs Robertson drank Tea here – Barny Murry an old servant came to see me – Mr Freeman went to Rt J. H’s to have a royal good smoke – a Letter from Queenston 22 – Cloudy dull morng – Rain – twelve cleared off – Rain again in the Eveng – Mr & Mrs Freeman & H.J. walked over to Rt J. H. – heard that Mr Street was dead – H.J. got her baking and mustard 44 August 22 spoon back mended – cost 1/ each – the spy glass also 4/ Station Iron – 2/ 23d – Rainy morng- cleared off at nine – remained fine during the day – Moon shone bright – Rt drank Tea here – complained of being sick – H.J. received a Letter from H.J.H. with an account of Mr Streets death – Mr Freeman went to Town in the Evg – on business – H.J. ate some Pap was very sick after and went to bed – had the cramp during the Night very wrestles – 24 – fine clear morng – H.J. not very well – Mrs Freeman & H.J. walked over to Rt H – to enquire 44 August 24 how he was – some Rain in the Evg 25 – Sunday – fine Mr Freeman walked with H.J. to Church heard an excellent discourse on the subject of the good Shephard by Mr McMurray – walked back again – was not tired – Robert called he had Letters from his Wife who was much better – Miss White and three of Rts children dined here – rain all night 26 – fine cool morng – H.J. walked to Town with Mr Freeman – went to Mrs Laws – dined – drank Tea – 44 August 26 Miss Geale walked with me to Mr Jarvis’s and Mrs O’Rielys – and to some shops – purchased some Crockery – Ordered it packed and sent on board the Eclipse to Roberts care – to be sent on to Queenston – by the Queen Steamer – six neck Handfs for H.J. at 2/ a Watch-key /10 – caught in the Rain – rained the rest of the Day and Night Rt J.H. called with his Carriage and took me Home – Rt H to start in the morng for his Wife – 27 – fine morg – a shower at half past nine – several showers during the Day Mrs Davidson – Mrs Jarvis – 44 August 27 Herbert Jarvis – brought some Tomato’s – Mr Freeman went to Dundas – half past Ten when he returned – 28 Dull morng – wrote to H.O. & Eliza – pd Postage Mr Freeman would n take the Postage – two showers in the Morg Catharine – H.J. walked over P.H. Spring-field – C was very tired – Mrs Freeman returned to dinner at half past five – H.J. could not eat her Dinner except some boiled Plaice and a cup of Tea – Cathn Beat H.J. at Back Gammon then doublets all the time when taking off – the Boy brought my Trunk 44 August 29 fine cool morng – Mrs Robertson called and brought two vials of medicine which Mrs Mills left for Hellen to cure the Rheumatic Fever – wrote and sent it by the Stage – Mr & Mrs Freeman walked into Mr P.H.s field to gather some wild Plums – not ripe – Mr Freeman came home at half past five – a light shower – Mrs R sent H.J. some sage – Willy 30 Cloudy morng – showers Cathy picked- Sage – Parsly & Summer Savory – gave H.J, save and Savory – Mr Freeman late home half past five – he read the News-paper – a radical Piece – the writer was very confident of his own way of Governing – 44 August 31 cloudy – dull – warm morng – – William Hamilton – Mr Freeman came up at half past five – some Rain in the Night – Septbr 1 Sunday the Morng foggy – Mr Freeman took Mrs Freeman to ride in Roberts Carriage and drove me H.J. to Church – H.J. stayed to take the Sacrement – Mrs Law walked home with H.J. – Miss Tayler walked with us part of the way – Mr Freeman went to his Fathers – returned about seven – when we took Tea – day clear about twelve – 44 Septr 1 foggy again in the Evg – 2 – dull warm morng – two O’Clock a shower H.J. finished hemming Cathys Flounce – Mr Freeman returned early – a Letter from Augusta saying she wd be home on Tuesday – Mr F. brought some Peaches – 3 – fine morng – Robert Wwife & Augusta returned – Mr Freeman met them at the Wharfe – Mrs & Miss Law called and brought a ripe Melon – Cathy preserved Peached some in Brandy – finished making her dress – H.J. finished hemming her neck Handkerchiefs – H.J. picked Cucumbers – – 44 Septr 4 fine morng – Mrs Peter and two Daughters – H.J. & Augusta walked to Roberts – then to Town – called on Mrs O’Riely – not at home – went to some shops – purchased a pr of Elastic Garters – some rug Needles – and a hank of black Braid – for a garter – left Augusta’s Para Sol to be mended – went to Mr Freemans Office – he took us to see the Picture Gallery – and walked home with us – half part eight J.P. Jarvis Jnr called and sat an Hour 44 Septr 5 – beautiful morng – Mr Freeman busy p[corner of page missing] down the hill to make his Road up to the House – discharged his Irishman – Mrs Law sent some Tomato’s & Plums – H.J. picked a few cucumbers – Cathleen brought Augusta & Kitten Augusta mourning because her Dog Beppo is tied up 6 – very fine morng – Mrs Rt H – Augusta & she drank Tea at Mrs Winers – H.J. picked Cucumbers – 7 beautiful morng – Rt J.H – before we were up – Old Mr Freeman – Mr & Mrs Bent and Mrs Smith – Mrs Bent Mrs Smith – Mr & Mrs Freeman 44 Septr 7 took a Drive – they all lunched here – Old Mr Freeman & Mrs Smith returned home – Mr & Mrs Bent dined & drank Tea & slept here – Augusta went to Town with them and walked back with Mrs Bent 8 Sunday – fine morng Rt & Catharine drove here and took H.J. & Mrs Bent to Church – and brought them back – three Children Christened, and three Women Churched – one couple called – the day very warm – Mr & Mrs Bent dined here – Mr F hired a Carriage and took them back to his Fathers – H.J. went with them – Rt took Augusta – quite dark when 44 Septr 8 we returned – and Mr raining – Rt Cathn arine & Miss Augusta Peter – came in – in the afternoon – 9th morng dul – smooky some rain during the Day – Augusta went to Rt to learn of Miss Wright to make watch Guards – came back and read the Grand-father – alternately with Cathy – Robert came in the Evg – played back Gammon – H.J wrote a few words to H.O. �10 dull – appearance of Rain – continued dull & smooky through the day Cathn Rt came over to dinner Augusta went over to Rt to help Mrs Robertson Jane – 44 Septr 11 Cloudy – some Rain – H.J. & Augusta walked over to Roberts – Cathn and Rt out riding – Cathn returned with Mr Land Senior – loaded with Plums and Melons finished piecing a quilt & commenced an other – while the Rots Mr Bull & Mrs Wright came in – H.O. & Helen expected and arrived – Rt met them at the Wharfe – 12 dull hazy morng – H.O. and Cathn Rt came over while we were at Breakfast – sat till twelve brought Helen over in the afternoon – who was very sick Mr Freeman drove H.O. & Helen back – Cathn walked with her little Catheleen – 44 Septr 12 Mr Freeman attended the opening of Court – dined with the Judge (Jones) – returned quite sick with a Head Ache and went immediately to bed – Cathy preserved some Plums – that H.O. brought up and stoned some to dry – put some Pips into Brandy for Liquer – Augusta Peter – Fanny Else & Baby called – A.C returned with them and spent the day – Charly walked home with her & played draughts with her – he had the conquering game – 13 fine clear morng – H.J. walked over to Rt to see how Helen was dined there – Catn Rt returned with H.J. about five Helen very 44 Septr 13 sick and had been all Night – Augusta went over to sit up with Helen – who was better and Augusta came back – past six when Mr Freeman returned from Court – 14 – very fine morng H.J. read in the late History of Canada – walked with Augusta to Rt Helen better – returned to Dinner past six before Mr Freeman came home – 15 Sunday very fine and warm – Mr Freeman persuaded H.J. not to go to Church Augusta went with him – Helen better – Rt & Cathn – 44 Septr 15 drove to Flamborough East – Mrs Stock has an other son – Miss Auta (Peter) Miss Durand – Mrs Robertson H.O H – H.J walked part of the way to Rt – meeting H.O. & Mrs Rn returned – half dead with the Heat – Mr Freeman and Augusta went to Church – found it extremely warm – Helen better in the afternoon – Mr Freeman went over to Roberts in the Evg – H.J. began to take Moffats Pills – 16 an other fine morn-g- Catheleen came over for the Pantelets – and said her Mamma sent for H.J. to go and dine with her – H.J. went and spent the day – Mr Freeman came home past six – Rt J.H. came over to have a smoke with Mr Freeman – 44 Septr 17 an other fine morng – very warm – uncommon for the month of Septr – Rt J.H. drove H.O. & Helen over to spend the day here – and drove Mr Freeman to Court – Mrs Freeman – Mrs Smith – Mrs Rt Hn H.O. Helen – mailed a letter to Catharine H.O. received a Letter from Catharine – 18th fine not so warm – Mrs O’Reily – Miss Racy – H.O. Mrs Rt Hamilton – Mr J Racy Augusta spent the day with Augusta (Peter) – Maryjane came home – after an absence of three months – brought Miss Cornwall & Brother up with her – Rt Law walked up with Augusta to Mr Freemans 44 Septr 19 fine and cool – H.J. invited to dine at Rt J.Hs H.O. Catharine Rt H.J. Augusta & Dr O’Reily & Mrs Jeecs in attendance on Mrs Freeman – at 25 Minutes after five afternoon she was delivered of a fine Boy – and doing well – 20 – fine morng – Mrs Freeman not so well – Child very good – H.O. Helen & Mrs Rt – X H.J. received a Letter from Mrs Robinson – Mr Freeman came to Dinner at five – brou brought my Watch – would not let me pay for it – 21 fine morng – Windy – not so warm – H.O. Helen –dind dined here – Mrs Rt Hamilton sent a Peach pye & some cakes 22 – Sunday – H.O. Cathn Rt Freeman drove H.O. to Church 44 Septr 22 H.J. had a long talk with Rt J.H – H.O. & Helen dined here – Miss Wright – Willy Agy & Henry Hamilton – Wm M Jarvis – Maryjane Hamilton – Miss Cornwall – had a Fire in the Evg – Dr O’Reily 23 fine cool morng – a Fire in Calhns Room – Catharine still complaining of soreness H.O. Cathn & Robert – Mrs & Miss Palmer – Mrs Law – Dr O’Reily – sent for came in the Evg – bled Catharine applyed Leaches – Poultices and gave medicine – H.O. remained all Night – appearance of Rain 24 cloudy morng – Catharine 44 Septr 24 free of Pain – very Weak but better – on the whole Mrs O’Reilys – Miss Racy – two Miss Wrights – Mrs Rt Hamilton H.O. Dr O’Reily thought Catharine better – wd not say out of danger – she must have much care taken – she had a good sleep from nine to twelve – after very light – child not well – wrestless – 25 dark cloudy morng – Rain during the day – Rt & Catharine – H.O. Mr Freeman received a Letter of Inteligence from the Governors Office that he was appointed Clerk of the Peace – a good thing for him – not less than £300 a year and may be £500 no despisable a sum to a money man – beginning in 44 Septr 24 the world – H.O’s birthday – Cn F not so well – better in the Evg – some Tomato’s from Mrs Laws and Cherry Pyes & some Peaches from Catn R for C Freeman – Rt & Catharine dined at Mr Freemans – 26 – Fine clear Sun-shiny morning – C.F. much better – Baby or young Clerk of the Peace quite well H.O – Helen – & Catn Rr Dr O’Reily – 27 – fine clear day – H.O. came & dressed the Baby & Catharine – returned to Dinner to Rt – came back with Helen & Cln Rt – walked with H.J. to Town – purchased some Dishes 44 Septr 27 twelve Cups & Saucers – a Grammar & spelling – 2 story Books and a spelling Book for Herbert – some Hair-pins – called on Mrs Law – met Mr Jarvis – Mr John Ferric & Jasper Gilkinson – Master Palmer called Revd Geddes – Mrs Wedd – Mrs Law – Mr Freeman writing out assesment lists Augusta reading them for him – a good school to teach her to read writing and figures with facility – 28 – Cloudy dul morng H.O. & Helen – Rt came to the Door – Bottled up 15 Bottles of Catsup – sauce – – 44 Septr 29 Sunday – H.O – H J & Miss Wright went to Church in Rts Carriage – dined at R.J.Hs – upon roast big Ducks – peach Pye – & Coffee drank Tea at Mr Freemans also Rt – Cathn – H.o & Helen – went to bed before Ten called at Mr Jarvis’s to enquire how Henry was not so well – had a bad night �30 – fine cool morng – borrowed Roberts Carriage & Horse – Freemans servant went and returned morng visit Mrs Davidson – Palmer – Ireland – Wedd – Jarvis & Law – [the dates for the following few entries are as in the Diary] October 1 – fine day – dined at Roberts – & slept – 44 Octbr 2 fine day – H.O – H.J. & Cathn drove to Roberts Lands – found her very ill – ate some Water Melon – threw it up again – dined at Rt Hn and slept there – Octbr 1 at Mr O’Reilys drank Tea and spent the Evg – played Back Gammon with Mr O’Reily – he beat me – of course- being a better player and had much better throws – slept at Roberts – 2d dined at Roberts drank Tea and slept there played at Cards – Cathn had notice that her Mother would return on Thursday 44 Octbr 2 rain in the Night H.O & H.J gave Mrs Freeman an white salten Road for her Bag – 3 fine morng – Breakfast and dined at Roberts Mrs O’Reily – Miss Racy H.O – H.J – Helen walked to see Mrs Freeman – packed my thing – ready to start in the morng for Queenston – slept at Roberts – Mrs Robertson – returned A Letter from Jessie & Hannah 4 Fine morng – H.O – Hellen H.J. spent the day with Mrs Freeman – Mrs Robertson & Cathn dined with Mrs Freeman Robert came in to Tea – Mrs Ingersol & Mrs Carol called – a heavy shower – the Boy left the Horse for them 44 Octbr 4 untied – who set off with the Carriage – Mrs Carrol ran out and caught them through the Rain- when the Boy came and took them and this time made them fast – she showed by her speed that could make use of her Legs to some purpose if necessary – Robert could not go this day without loosing his plank-path – H.J. & Helen staid all Night at Mrs Freemans – 5 – dull morng – up at four O’Clock – dressed and had Breakfast at six – Robert & H.O. came at eight for H.J. & Helen – started for Queenston – watered the Horses at Stony Creek – 44 Octbr 5 drove to the Forty (or Grimsby) remained an hour to feed the Horses – drove on the Beemsville – dined and had the Horses fed – at twelve O’Clock – drove on to St Catharines fed the Horses – called on Mrs Mills – she had just received Mr Mills Brother two Sisters and Child from the States – remained an hour drove to Queenston arrived at half past six – growing very dark cd scarcely see the Road up to the House met Wm duff at the Gate – who returned with us – T Stayner came in – we got our Tea – Robert took his Horses to Winns – the man (Hostler) cleaned the black Horse and said he shone like a Virginia – black snake – We went to Bed at Ten – slept sound 6 Sunday – fine – Robert set off 44 Octbr 6 for Chippawa at six O’Clock without his Breakfast H.J. ate her Breakfast and kept it – Sandy & W Duff – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – Rt Hamilton Jr & three Daughters – H.J. ate her Breakfast Dinner and Tea and retained it – 7 – fine morng – all hands washing – Jane also – Eliza came in & helped to hang out the Clothes also Mary – H.J. cleaned the Silvers Candlesticks & Knives – Picked the Hops – took them on the Gallery & Mary Hn helped to pick them from the Stalks & Leaves – had a small Market-basket full 44 Octbr 7 H.O. & Cathn walked down to see Mrs J Hamilton – the Boys went for Butter – could get none – went to Mrs J. Hns – the Dogs attacked the Horse – who reared and ran away – Alxr drew him up – He did not break anything – Sandy & T Stayner drove back for H.O. and Cathn – the Horse very fractious – H.J. and Cathn had to walk down the Hill – with difficulty they got him Home – he was so frightened by the Dogs – cold in the Evg so we had a Fire 8 – fine morng – Windy cool – Catharine went with Mrs J Hamilton to St Catharines – waited an Hour for Mrs J.Hn 44 Octbr 8 H.O & H.J. walked up to see Mrs Creighton sat there an Hour – J Stayner – Wm Duff – the Miss Hamiltons – spoke to Mr McMicken – who sd Dr Hamilton was to be over of Friday – 9 – fine morng – H.J. sat out some flower Roots – brought from Hamilton – the Girls busy mangling & Ironing – Cathn and Eliza, with Jane & Eliza walked down to see Mrs J Hamilton – Honble H.H. arrived this morng in Chief Justice Mrs J H is to go down tomorrow much against her Inclination – she wishing to remain another Week – M- Tench Edmund Tench drank Tea here and spent the Evg – Miss White – Bella Hamilton & David 10 – fine morng – high Wind from the West – Miss White – Bella & David Hamilton – Mrs J Hamilton – David – George & Jane Mrs & T Stayner – W Duff – 44 Octbr 10 H.J. gave Mrs Stayner a paper of shawl Pins – some Rain during the day – Mary Hamilton – 11 fine cool morng – Miss White – Bella & David Hamilton H.O. drove H.J. & Helen to Niagara H.J. received her quarters Pension of Mr McCormick $25 – spent six Dollars for sundries for the House – saw Mrs McCormick and her Daughters – we had lunch there of Bread & Butter and Preserved – H.J. parted with hers – called at Mr Roper – went to several stores – and to Mr Long to have him ascertain I was alive – borrowed Mr Stayners Carriage to go to Niagara – Augusta gave H.O some Pears and Quinces to preserve – J & T Stayner – H.J. beat J. Str at Back-gammon – C Sinclair – 44 Octbr 11 Helen crying nearly all Night with the Toothe Ache – Dr Hamilton came over in Transit – met Mrs Tench at Niagara – 12 – very fine morng – Miss Burges – Miss Purdon – Miss Julia Ross – Miss Jane – Eliza Julia & Mary Hamilton J & T Stayner – W Duff – Catharine went to Niagara with Mrs J Hamilton – dined with her – Mr McCaul & Jonny drove her Home and drank Tea here – Mrs Hn sent some Ham and Flour to H O – Miss White Bella & David Hamilton – 13 Sunday – fine – cold – H.O. Cathn – Alxr & Jarvis went to the Niagara Church – borrowed Mr Stayners Waggon – 44 Octbr 13 received a Letter from Mrs Freeman – saying she had been Ill from Imprudence answered Mrs Freemans Letter – wrote to Augusta – half past two H.O. &c returned from Church – J & T Stayner C Sinclair – Wm Tench – Wm Duff 14 – Rainy day – Washing Jane helping – – J & T Stayner Wm Duff – �15 – cloudy morng – Jane came to help hang out the Clothes – Mary Hamilton – H.O. & Helen pealing Quinces and Apples to preserve – – H.J putting away seeds – X Soldier came to dig Potato’s at Eleven O’Clock – Mrs Williams & Daughter – Mrs Tench & Frederick J Stayner Frederick stayed all Night – Mary Jane & Eliza came up in the Evg – – 44 Octbr 16 Cloudy – some Rain – H.O & Catherine borrowed Mr Stayners Waggon to go to Chippawa – bought 37lb Butter at 1/- 3 bushels of Oats at 2/- Cathn Bought 3 Dresses – one for herself – Eliza & Helen at $4 – each – from Money given her by her Aunt John – a pr of Boots for Eliza – Mrs McMicken – called – the Miss Hamiltons – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – they turned the Mangle for the Girls – a Letter from Jessie – – 17 – Rainy morng – H O went to see Coll Robert – his Leg no better – – H.O. & Boys went over the River to purchase shoes for them – H.O. bought some Buttons at Brown’s – Mr Tench – slept here – J & T Stayner C Sinclair – the Miss Hamiltons 44 Octbr 18 Cloudy – some rain – Mr Tench Breakfasted here H.J. cleaned the Silvers H O & Catharine went and called on Mrs Hoddr – Mr Hamiltons Leg easier – a drisly Rain during the day – J & T Stayner – Wm Duff – H.J. hung up the Cloths out of the Mangle to dry – wound thread in the Evg – played back Gammon with J Stayner – heard that half of the Town of London near burnt – half past eleven the Wind blew a Hurican – blew a pane of Glass out of the Window in H.Js room – she had to sleep in the spare room the Blinds got loose H.O. & Catn were up and down all night – securing the Windows – the Porch Garden fence Gates = and other things damaged – Tree tops twisted off 44 Octbr 18 all blown – the Gallery Roof nearly stripped – Barn doors blown open – an auful Night 19 – fine morng – Wind West very high and cold – the chimney of McPhersons blown down part of the Roof also – the shed at Robert Hamiltons both Fisheries carried off – the Mill on the opposite side unroofed – The Fences all around thrown down – the Cattle all in the Garden – ate off the Colliflower Leaves – what taste to leave the Flower – many thanks to them for the exchange – our Beds shook & we had fear that our Chimneys would have given away – at Guernseys Tanery they say the Beds rocked like a Cradle – the Whole Village was wide awake – up and stirring – 44 Octbr 19 a Letter from Wee Augusta No Boats this day came in – Reports that great damage was done by the storm on Friday at Buffalo – that 19 Bodies were taken up drowned before eight O’Clock on Saturday morng – Miss Woods – Miss M Richardson – Miss M & Jane Hamilton – J & T Stayner & Wm Duff – Cls Sinclair – Mr Tench – drank Tea & spent the Evg – – Soldiers worked all day taking in the Beets &c 20 – Sunday – fine – cold morng H.J. wrote to Mrs Robinson & to Wee Augusta – to S.P Jarvis for the Sullivan Papers Mr Tench dined here J Stayner – The Queen came in to day – the Transit having been run against and injured – several Boats were 44 Octbr 20 on shore at Toronto – at Buffalo – the Emerald drove up high and dry by the storm and many others – much damage done – several Houses floated away – the Inmates drowned one hundred and eleven reported to be lost – The Julia Palmer got safe into Buffalo from Detroit with 500 Passengers – a Man swam from her to shore and got assistance to tow her in to Harbour against the storm – the Chief Justice not yet heard of – nor any of the Lake Boats supposed to be out on Friday night – 21 – cloudy morng – cleared at 12 Washing – H.J. Quilting a Petecoat the Queen came in – & Chief Justice brought a Box with some things for Catn & Eliza – all nearly spoiled – by being wet – 44 Octbr 21 the Chief Justice lost two of her Boats could not use her engine – obliged to lash her Rudder and drive before the Wind in the storm – in the morng found herself near Queenston – the City of Toronto had five feet Water in the Hole – arrived safe – whole Families drowned at Buffalo – eighty Buried on Sunday after the storm – the Largest Boat on Lake Erie lost and several Schooners – Mr Tench – J Stayner sent a small Parcel to Jessie – by Mrs Woods 22 – fine, mild – Mr Tench – H.J. cutting vegetables – mending stockings in the Evg – J Stayner C Sinclair – H.O – Catn walked up to Mrs Creightons – Catn & Eliza drank Tea with Jane – Baking till one in the morng – Ironing – 44 Octbr 23 fine morng – Woman washing Counterpanes & Blankets – 18 in number – H.J. finished cutting the Beets &c – H.J. could eat no Dinner – the stomach rejected every thing – the St Laurence came in safe – Mr J Hamilton sent H.O six Bottles of Wine – one broken – a bottle of fish sauce and a bottle of Anchovie sauce – Letters from Hannah & Jessie little Jessie had began to walk Edmund Tench drank tea Here went away before nine – the drawing room shutters got loose – H.O & Ctn get up in the Night to fasten them 24h a lovely morng – the Woman came to hang out the Bedding 44 Octbr 24 Mary Hamilton drank Tea here H.O. Cathn & Alxr drove up to Dr Mewburns – to call on Miss Phillips – 25 fine – windy – cloudy & sun shine H J packed away the Carrots sorted Beets & Parsnips brought in the Onions & spred them to dry – very tired – Catn & Eliza scrubbing House Edmund Tench – J Stayner brought H.J. a Letter – from S P Jarvis – enclosing Indentures between Sullivan and H.J – and saying that he had asserted that I had a Pension from Government which I had never denied – that I had other Property which eventually wd bring me something though not much – the Property thus alluded to in in wild Lands – that has cost – 44 Octbr 25 H.J. nine Dollars a year for Taxes ever since H.J. had them granted to by government – two of said Lots were sold by S.P.J to extricate him from Difficulties occasioned by Building – one he S.P.J. – leased for six years last (commencing) – March 1844 – first year nothing – the second to be paid in Instalments of half yearly at six pounds Each which will be due eight Months hence – that is in July 1845 – had he S.P.J exerted himself H.J might now have been in recipt of forty eight pounds a year – which would enabled her to pay her Board, Washing & Lodging – instead of paying nine dollars a year for Taxes – out of her Pension of one Hundred dollars – amounting to the enormous sum of one shilling and four pence a day – considered – 44 Octbr 25 sufficient to maintain an old Woman in retirement – living with her Daughter – who has ten Children to maintain by the sweat of the Brow – and her House – strangers have seen her distress and come forward and placed covering on their Backs – Mary Hamilton – brought H.J. some soup – wd it not be better to bestow the $100 to some needy person and live on future prospects of landed rents �26 – Dull Morng – Cathn sent a Basket by the Cf Justice to Mrs J Hamilton – H.J patched some Windows – Mrs W Richardson & son & two McMickens – J & T Stayner W Duff – C Sinclair – Eliza and Julia Hamilton – H.O – H J & Children walked to the store of Frazier and to Mr Stayners & Creightons Hamilton A letter from We Augusta sent by Maria Fitzd – put in the Post 44 Octbr 26 at Chippawa – left me to pay the Postage ½d – 27 Sunday – cloudy & cold – H.O. Helen & Alxr gone to Niagara Church – Cathn Eliza and Jarvis walked to Stamford Church – Children gone to Sunday School – Mrs C Rt Hamilton – Mrs & Miss Mills – Alxr & Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – H.O. returned at two – Mrs Mills set out for St Cathns at 4 O’Clock – H.O. called on Jane and begged a piece of Beef for dinner – snowing at half past nine – 28 snowing – the Gground with three Inches of Snow – H.J. cleaned Candlesticks & Knives 44 Octbr 28 mended counterpanes &c H.O – Catn Eliza – Alxr & Jarvis rode down to the school House, to hear Mr Francis’s last Lecture – which was on Love – very severe on this of both Faces – they walked back – the snow above the knee – still snowing – W Duff J Stayner – the Boys brought in a Turkey that was sitting on four Eggs – she was buried in the snow except for her Bill – the Eggs cold – placed her in the House – do not expect them to Hatch – best to keep her from freezing – let her sit on – 29 – Snow storm continues – very deep – much drifted – our two Boys gone to school – 44 Octbr 29 H.J. mended a Counterpane & some stockings – H.O. & Girls busy at their Needles – Helen getting Dinner & Baking – T Stayner – brought us the news of Henry Tenches Death – The Transit came in and went out again 30 – cloudy – snow storm ceased – H.J. stopped the Kitchen Windows – Helen getting dinner – Alxr & Jarvis went to school – no school – Mary Hamilton drank Tea here – spent the Evg setting up a stocking – Charles Sinclair 31 beautiful clear morng – the Turkey hatched two Egg – a Hen came off with eleven Chickens – H.J. busy mending Caros Petecoat 44 Octbr 31 Children went to school & returned – no school – Baking – H.O & Girls busy making Mr Mewburns shirts Jane & Julia Hamilton – J & T Stayner spent the Evg Chief Justices Daughter married to Capn Thaychan – came over in C.J. & to this Place Novr 1 – cloudy morng – Boys packing away the Parsnips & Beets – Boys killed four Chickens – picked up the Potato’s off the Kitchen – floor – remained dull during the Day – Eliza Hamilton dined here – went to bed Early – 2d – Cloudy morng – cleared off at ten – a Box containing 2 Ham and some Tea & 2lbs sugar – by Transit supposed to be from Mrs Jn Hamilton 44 Novbr 2 Miss Jane Hamilton – J Stayner put a pane of Glass into the front Hall – T Stayner brought a Letter from Dr Hamilton with Money to pay the Tax – also a Letter from Jessie & H.H.H – borrowed the Mortyrs – Eliza went down to see the Girls 3 – Sunday – cloudy dull morng thawing – appearance of Rain Rain commenced about Ten continued all night – wind Easterly Mary Hamilton brought a Letter to H.J. from Cathy Freeman – dined here – Mr Tench drank tea here and slept – T Stayner – took a Letter to Jessie and an other to C Freeman – from H.J – 4th – very dull cloudy morng dark appearance of Rain – Baking Mary Hamilton – came to make known her greviences – Jane scolding her – – 44 Novbr 5 very fine morng – Washing H.J. & Alxr mending the front yard Fence – Alxr picking up Nuts – Jarvis sawing Wood grumbling – picking out all the small – leaving the large for Alxr t– he Boys took Janes Tub down Mary Hamilton came to beg yest – her Father returned from Niagara – cross as a Bear with Sore Head – Mrs McMicken & Child – Mrs Richardson – Miss Nichol drank tea here – Sandy Boys went to see Guy Fawx burnt we all look out of the Windows at the Rockets &c – H J mending shirts 6th fine clear morng – cold – Alxr Jarvis & Herbert with Pony & Mr Gurnsy’s Waggon gone to Niagara H.J busy mending the Lanthern – for – 44 Novbr 6 Alxr – Alxr brought one Gallon Vinegar – 1 stone Oatmeal – H.O & Eliza spent the Evg at Mrs McMickens – by invitation – W Duff walked home with them – J & T Stayner – Jane Hamilton & Mary – Alxr went down to Mrs McMickens for his Mother 7 – fine morng – H.J. & Boys taking up the Celery – H.J lost a great part of the Lye – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara in the Transit – to the the Waggon repaired to be done next morng – Sandy & W Duff – T Stayner – C Sinclair – Letters and a parcel sent to H.H.H & Jessie Alxr & Jarvis bought a needle Book each to send H.H.H & Jessie – Thunder – Lightning & some Rain – 44 Novbr 8 fine morng – Revd Mr & Mrs Leeming – Alxr went to Niagara for the Waggon did not return till six O’Clock brought Mrs Frazer & Children up with him – borrowed one & a half Dollar of Mrs McCormick to pay for repairs of Waggon – but it cost two & half Dollars – Mrs McCormick sent 2½lb Candles to H.O – Miss Jane & Eliza Hamilton came up to Mangle – H.J. & Boys packed away the Celery – 100 heads – H J picked over the Cucumbers and put the Vinegar over them – Mr Tench – T Stayner – 9h Mild – cloudy morng – Mr McPherson borrowed Pony to go the plowing Match at Drummondville Stamford returned in the Evg – Wm Duff J & T Stayner – who held thread for H.J. to wind – Jane – Mary & Eliza Hamilton Mrs Frazer – making a Frock for – 44 Novbr 9 Catharine – Miss Arnold H.J. mended three night Gowns for Children – Children went & picked up two Barrels of Apples 10h Sunday – fine morng – rather cloudy – a shower – Alxr- drove Mrs Frazer & Children to Niagara – W Duff Letters from Jessie – H.O. & Eliza walked up to see Mrs Stayner drank Tea there – – Alxr broke both linch Pins of the Waggon – taking Mrs Frazer home – discovered it before the Wheels came off – Mrs Frazer jumped out of the Waggon with her Child in her Arms and took Augusta out after – Thunder lightning & Rain – at half past one – also in the Evg Mr Tench drank tea here – Catharine finished reading the life of Miss Gray – Mrs Frazer took Cathns Dress to finish – 44 Novbr 11 cloudy – foggy dull H.J washing – Alxr took home the linch Pin he borrowed – returned ate his Breakfast – he & Jarvis went to gather Apples gathered 3 Barrels of fallen Apples Mary Hamilton – came to half pare Apples – Mr Tench – H.J. took down the Sink-pipes to clean and put them up again with Alxrs assistance – W Duff – H.O read to H.J. a Lecture on Love delivered by Mr Francis the school Master – on his leaving the Situation – found it contained much truth – Thunder lighting and Rain – Eliza went to Janes – returned at Nine – �12 – Dull morning – Clothes hung out – Ironing – all dry and put away of three weeks washing 44 Novbr 12 Rain from two till bed time – the Boys set out to take Mr Mewburns shirts – met the Dr at the post office, who took the shires home himself – Mrs J Hamiltons servant brought two Barrels of Apples to H.O and gave leave to gather as many as were wanted out of the Orchard – Alxr a bad cold – for a wonder no one here this Evg – 13 – fine clear morng – cold in the afternoon – a hard frost in the night – Catharine & Eliza spent the Evg with Jane in absence of old Crab – Mary Hamilton – J Stayner who went to join the the Girls in a mirthful Evg- W Duff seized 50 head of Cattle – they having been entered in the – 44 Novbr 13 Custom House as only 36 – Boys brought two load of Wood and two Barrels of Apples H.J. made soft soap – mended stockings 14 – clear cold morng – Mr Tench – Mrs Tench sent a Hogs Liver and nine of Pork – the Customs House Officer gave up the Cattle the Man making it appear that he was not in the wrong – H.O – Eliza & Helen walked up to Mrs Stayners and Creightons – called at Janes – Jane Eliza & Miss Ross – W Duff – C Sinclair – J & T Stayner spent the Evg here – 15th clear cold morng – H.O – Catn & Eliza spent the Evg with Jane Mills The shoemaker & wife took possession of the Cottage at Night at $2 pr month – – 44 Novbr 16 Beautiful morng – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara – returned with half a barrel of soft soap from Mrs Mc Cormick – and a Box for Catharine – Mrs Fraizer sent Catharines Frock – Catharine walked out to see Mrs Tench – drank Tea with Eliza at Mrs Stayners – T Stayner came home with Catn Mary & Jane Hamilton – Mills mended a pr shoes for Caroline three shillings 17 – Catharine & Alxr went to Niagara Church – dined at Mr McCormicks – began to Rain about one O’Clock – & continued till 7 O’Clock – Mr Tench – dined here and took Tea – Mr C Sinclair – T Stayner brought Letters from Jessie & Hannah – Augusta gave H O 13/2 lb Candles – 44 Novbr 18 Cloudy morng – Washing Mary Hamilton came to help hang out Clothes – H J trying to mend the Lanthern X Children began school with the new Master – Mary Hamilton stayed all day till half past Ten – pared two pails of Apples – T Stayner – Eliza Hamilton – some snow – 19th fine morng – H.O – Cathn Eliza & Helen went to Janes – and to Mrs McMickens to call on old Mrs McCormick – Miss McCormick came up to spend a few days – Mary – Jane & Eliza Hamilton spent the Evg here – C Sinclair – T Stayner – no Butter in the House – Mr Tench – 19 H J mended stockings &c – 44 Novbr 20 fine morng – mild for the time of the year – Foster borrowed the pleasure Waggon – H J & brought it home stinking of Fish and left it in the Lane and the Gate open Mrs Fitzd & Children came at four O’Clock and remained all Night Mrs Mc Cormick drank Tea with Cathn Mr & Mary Mc Cormick walked down to Mc Mickens accompany her up – J. Stayner – Jane & Eliza Hamilton 21 – fine clear morng – Mrs Mc Cormick reading aloud Handy Andy – H.O – Catharine Eliza and Mary Mc Cormick drank Tea at Mr Mc Mickens – J Stayner Chs Sinclair – Mrs Fitzd & Children went up in the Cars – to Chippawa – 44 Novbr 21 Mills shoe Maker took Helen measure for a pr slippers – to cost 11/ Yk – 22 – cloudy morng – Sun came out about twelve – clouded up again at two – Dr & Miss Hta Mewburn – Miss T Phillips – Mr & Mrs & four Miss Balls – J & T Stayner – J Stayner read some of Handy Andy to us – caught Miss McCormick singing Old Robin Grey – to my ears delightful – because an old Favorite 23d – Rainy morng – dark and gloomy scrubbing – baking – pealing Apples &c &c – Mr Tench & J Stayner C. Sinclair – H.O – Cathn Eliza – Helen & Miss McCormick drank Tea with Jane – Jane came up after – Some Rain – M McCormick brought [words lost at edge of page] 23 a Letter from Mrs Freeman – – 44 Novbr 24 Sunday – cold – cloudy – very high Westerly Wind – Cathn & Jane and Jarvis gone to Niagara Church Mr & Mrs Mills dined here – Cathn returned from Church – nearly frozen – Mr Tench – J Stayner Mary Mc Cormick read the Bible to H.J. Mrs A Mc Cormick sent 16 Candles – a piece of Beef and 6 White-fish & some salt Fish a real God send – there being neither Candles Meat or Money in the House – J & T Stayner – W Duff H.O – Cathn Eliza and Mary McCk wrote to Jessie & Hannah – all busy watching the progress of the Moon Eclipsed – Mr & Mrs Mills – drove home – snow in the Night – Transit went out & had to return – 25 – very cold – Wind still westerly very high – ground covered with snow – 44 Novbr 25 J & T Stayner – W Duff – Mary McCormick finished Handy Andy – Alone – for a wonder Went Early to Bed – H.O. had a sick turn – with dizzyness in the Head – Caroline & Emma complaining of pane in the stomach Alxr & Jarvis went to Fields for Flour & Butter could not get any Dark uncomfortable Day – Air full of Snow – but little fell – very cold – 27 – fine morng – cold – the Wind not so high – still west – Mary McCormick and Eliza walked up to the post office – H.J. chopped up some Beed & Potatos for Dinner Mary Hamilton – Mr Tench – J Stayner H.J picked two Geese – borrowed pail of Flour from Jane – – 44 Novbr 28 snowing not so cold – Boys went to school and left us no Wood cut – H.J. finished picking the Geese – cut up one and to have for Dinner – H.O – Cathn & Eliza washing Mary Mc Cormick washing Tea things Helen doing up the Bedrooms – all much fatigued – J Stayner came in at nine O’Clock at Night just as we were going to bed Alxr & Jarvis went to Mr Williams for Flour – got half an Hundred – a soldier cutting Wwood in the afternoon Williams drawing Wood – 29 – cloudy morng – mild – Williams drawing Wood – Ironing & Mangling – Miss Mc Cormick kneeding Bread – H.J. mending Boys Trousers – A Letter from from Mrs E Robinson to Helen with 44 Novbr 29 a Recipe to cure Hams & Bacon Mr Cummings – C Sinclair – W Duff J & T Stayner – Jane & Julia Hamilton Julia & Jessie Ross – spent the Evg here – H.O & H.J played Piquette – Mary Mc Cormick read some in the Unloved – �30 – Cloudy – dull morng – scrubbing H.O – and Mary McCormick pealing Apples – Baking – H.J. preparing Stuffing for a Goose for Dinner – Caroline mending her Apron & Caps H J. mending things out of the wash & putting them away – Cathn & Eliza asked to spend the Evg at Mr Creighton – did not go – it being very wet – extraordinary – no one here – some Rain in the Night – H.J. got up and went movd her Bed – – 44 Decbr 1 Sunday fine mild morng – H.O. & Alxr drove Mary Mc Cormick to Niagara – returned at Six O’Clock Augusta sent Cathn a pr of Walking shoes – some Fish – Butter & Candles – T Stayner – C Sinclair – Letters from Amherstburgh – Mary McCk returned with H.O – 2d – cloudy morng – cleared about Eleven – Washing done – half past 11 – H J busy preparing the Gillets to cook – mincing the Beef – Mary Mc flying about like a parched Corn – Mrs McMicken sent for H.O. to go down – her Child having Fits – H.O stayed till nine at Night – Cathn & Mary McCormick drank Tea with Jane – Jane & Eliza came up – Old Crab took our Horse and Waggon to take Julia to Niagara – the linch Pin broke – he had to walk – 44 Decbr 2 Durhams and lead the Horse – on his return – J & T Stayner – W Duff H.J. sent her Letter to C Freeman Jane sent some Butter and a piece of roast Beef – Mills – quit the Cottage – 3d X very fine mild morng – H.O. sent a Butter-firkin to Mrs S.P.Jarvis – by Transit – Boys took it down – Starching Ironing & Mangling – Baking – & roasting Beef – A Letter from Mrs O’Reily inclosing five Dollars to purchase lace to finish the little Caps – A Letter from Augusta Caroline – written by Mary Peter – postage not paid – to be sent to Mr Freeman that he may know it – J & T Stayner – Cathn & Mary McCormick walked to Mrs McMicken to enquire after her Child Mary Hamilton – 44 Decbr 4 Dull morng – mild – Mrs Guernsey sent home the brass Kettle and one piece of fresh Pork many thanks to her – H.O. & Catharine drove to Niagara = to purchase Lace to finish Mrs Kirbys Caps – no one here this Evg – Helen drank Tea at Janes and stayed all Night – her Mother not pleased with her – H.J. and her Dinner – disagreed – Mary McCk reading – 5 – an other dull morng – mild – Rain in the Evg – Catharine walked out to see Mrs Tench – Eliza Hamilton Helen & Mary McCormick accompanied her to the Tole-gate – all got Wet – and had to change as seen as they came home H.O went up to see Mrs Stayner – who is sick – found her better – Mr Tench – Mary McCormick reading the Grambler till half past eleven – the rest plying the Needle – Jane H sent some Sausages – 44 Decbr 6 Dark rainy morng – Mild for the season – J Stayner Jane Hamilton – Rain all Night two soldiers taking down the Hall stove pipe – Hugh Richardson with his band parading the street – playing a or before the doors of some – 7 – very dark rainy morng – Went round to the West blowing hard showery all day – Jane Hamilton came up to Mangle – H.O washing Mrs Kirby’s baby things an Ironing them – Soldiers putting up the stove pipe – Girls scrubbing – Mary McCormick whipping Cap-borders and writing Part on the stove-pipe – H.J. cutting Patches – in the Evg pealing Apples – went to bed – awoke by H.O. to take some soup – Dreamed of throwing up a quantity of Phlegm – Baking – 44 Decbr 8 Sunday – cold – high westerly wind fair morng – Geese sitting down to warm their feet – we arose too late to go to Church – rough Roads and very cold – stove smoking our Eyes nearly out with the smoke Mary Hamilton – Mr Tench – J & S Stayner – W Duff – drank Tea here – Letters from Amherstburgh – H.J. read the Sservice by herself – 9th fair cool morng – Washing – high Westerly Wind – Alxr went to Williams for Flour – could get none – borrowed a pail-full from Jane – W Duff came up for H.O Catn Eliza – Helen and Mary McCormick to go to the Lecture – W Duff & J Stayner returned with them and stayed till midnight – H J pealing Apples – Alxr & Jarvis went seating – two of the Stayners fell into the Water doing bravado near a Hole – – 44 Decbr 10 cloudy dull dark morng – mild – Ironing – Mangling – Baking – the stove smoking – Doors & Windows all open – wind Easterly & H.O. Eliza & Mary McCormick drank Tea with Jane & spent the Evg – Mr Tench J & T Stayner – sold 10 Bushes of Ashes at 6d – pr Bushel – 11 – Cloudy morng – very gloomy – Coll R Hamilton came to see what was the matter of the stove pipe – found it put together all wrong side up – altered to to as to stop it smoking – Miss Whitney Mr Tench – J Stayner – H.O & Catharine – took Mary Mc Cork home – Augusta gave H.O some Flour – loaf of Bread – qt Mutton – piece of corned beef – & some Candles & Tea – and sent H.J some Oat-meal – A Letter from Cathy to H.J. – postage not pd – H J answered Cathy Freemans Letter – 44 Decbr 12 beautiful morng – Baking – Ctn making button holes in Mrs Kirbys dresses H.O – & Catharine drove out to St Catharines with Mrs Kirby & things – to fine an opportunity to send them by a private Hand – they will go tomorrow – T Stayner – H.O. called to see how Mrs Creighton was – very ill 13 – Dark gloomy day – some Snow & Rain- Girls scrubbing – H.J. cleaning spoons &c – Eliza gone to drink Tea & sleep with Jane – Jane Hamilton – Boys shut up two Turkeys killed a Goose – H.J. picked & cleaned it for cooking 14 – fine clear morng mild for the season – Eliza came home after Breakfast – scrubbing – Baking – sweeping Boys cutting Wood – Children busy emptying slops – Mr Gustavus Jarvis – from New Brunswick – 44 Decbr 14 a very fine looking young Man – much like Wm Jarvis his mole larger and fatter in the Face than he was at the same Age – stayed about qtr of an hour – on his way to Lewiston – to go by the Cars for Barton and Frederickton – H.O. an Eliza went to call on Mrs Creighton – so muddy they could not go on – stopped at Janes some time – J Stayner walked home with them – Boys took Old Rt Rn as far as the Pine-grove – then went to Mrs Williams for the Flour – Bran & Shorts of five Bushels of Wheat – and got it – clouded up at 12 – some rain & snow – 15 – Sunday – dark – gloomy – snowing morng – H.O & Eliza went to see Mrs Creighton and Jane – Catharine Eliza & Helen – went after Tea to see Jane – a Goose for Dinner – W Tench dined here – T Mewburn – J Stayner W Duff – H.J, wrote to Jessie & – 44 Decbr 15 Hannah and mailed them – �16 – Ground covered with snow – dull – cloudy morng – some snow – Mrs Tench sent H.O. half a barrel of Cider – Washing done at One O’Clock – clothes hung up in the House – all very tired – H.O – Eliza – Helen & Boys went to the Lecture – not very entertaining – T Stayner came up for them – two loads of Wood and a keg of Milk from Mr Williams 17 – clear morng – a pleasure to have day-light again – H.J made up two Caps – Helen Ironing – H.O making Mitts for the Boys – Catharine cutting out shirts – Mr Tench – J Stayner – Jane Hamilton spent the Evg – Alxr went to be measured for a Coat H.O. reseived a Note from Augusta asking her – Girls down to Dinner on Christmas day and asking H.J to – 44 Decbr 17 a few days there – Williams Man called for his Bags and got them 18 clear cold morng – some snow H.J. mending her Pettecoat – H.O Cathn & Eliza cutting and making their Frocks – Evg Cathn sewing at the Shirts – Mr Tench – C Sinclair called for some Quinine for Mrs Creighton – Helen set the yest – 19 snowing – dull – dark morng Baking- H.O. & Girls making their Drapes – Helen finished H.J. Petticoat & mending Emma’s Frock H.J. mending stockings and Bibs – Cathn & Eliza went to the shop for stay-bones – little Ross drank Tea here with the Boys – – H.O. sent a loaf of Bread to Jane – owing – W Duff – 44 Decbr 19 [sic] cold- dull morng – H.J. feeding the Poultry – cleaning Knives & Candlesticks – Eliza washing Tea-things – Helen scrubbing the Nursery – H.O. & Cathn at their Needles – Wrays Child died with Croop 20 Catharine went out to see Mr Tench & drank Tea there – Wm Tench walked home with her – Catn called at Mrs McMickens = Wm Duff sat up late to try and finish their Frocks – did not succeed – Boys took a slay ride – cut wood took care of the stable Helen set the yest – a Child at the Rail road House died with Croop 21 – Dull gloomy morng – Girls scrubbing – H.O Baking – H.J. cleaning Silvers – Children at school – Catharine & Eliza went to Janes to have their Frocks fixed drank Tea there – Old Crab walked up with them – slept on the Soffa while Jane & the Girls Mangled – 44 Decbr 21 J & T Stayner – some Rain 22 Sunday – an other dull Day – Rain – H.O could not go to Church went to see McMickens Children who were sick with Chicken Pox and Scarletina – Mrs C Seacord & Thorbborn taken very ill in the Night – H.J wrote to C.A Hamilton – C Sinclair and Robert Cummings drank Tea here – W Duff 23 – Cloudy – Washing done at two – H.J. picked a Turkey – Goose & Fowl H.J ate a bit of Fowl and threw up till 7 O’Clock – when she got rid of the offending morsel – Letter from Jessie & H H H – J Stayner 44 Decbr 24 H O. & Helen drove H.J. to Niagara – left H.J. to spend a week with Mrs Mc Ck – Mrs M gave H.O. a piece of corn Beef – some Candles – a loaf Cake – some other sweetcakes and some Pies and ten Dollars – as a Christmas Box – H.O. bought for Jane 2lb Raisons & 2lb Currants – with money sent by her – 25 – Christmas day – H.J. went to Church – stayed to the Sacrament – H.O. Cathn Eliza – Alxr – W Tench – Mr T Mewburn and Jane Hn came down to Church were late – the three first stayed to Sacrament – H.O. had a Note from Fitzd saying Maria had been very ill – he was in hopes she was mending having sat up a few minutes that day – H.O received a from Mrs Kirby with twenty Dollars – for work done – Mary McCk gave Catharine a Broom for a Christmas box fearing her hand would be out of Practice for the want of it – very considerate – seeing we had neither Money or Broom to eradicate the Dust & dirt – H.J. wrote to Cathy – informing her of Maria’s ill state of health and sent it by Jasper Gilkinson Jasper Gilkinson & James Holms dined at McCormicks and stayed till after twelve – Holmes not very talkative – sparing of his Wit – Mr McCk Tipsy – the rest not much better – for Dinner a boiled Turkey – Roast-beef Chicken Pye – Tongue – Potato’s Cauliflower – Turnips – Saddle of Venison – Plum pudding – Cheese-pye – Tarts 44 Decbr 25 Custards – Raisins – Nuts – Apples Coffee- Tea – Cakes – Jasper brought Mrs Mc Ck the hind half of a Venison – a Box I believe of Champain & old Hoe – thus ended the celebrated day – H.J. ate more this day than she had for three month – without being sick – 26 – a gloomy day – a soldier Buried – snow all gone – Jasper returned home – Mrs Mc Ck gave him his Lunch to eat when at Beemsville – consisting of Mine pies – plum pudding – sandwiches – Venison &c &c – Family dined on Hash Turky – cold Beef – Vegetables – Tart H.J. on soup – Tea Bread & Butter Mary – Fany & Boys spent the Evg at the Sheriffs – 27 – dark gloomy day H.J. making Iron-holder for Augusta read the Papers – Letters from W.B. Robinson – confirming the 44 Dr 27 report of his appointment of Inspector General – Miss Kiswick & Miss Cuthbert called on Miss McCk – Mrs Dickson sent for her to spend the Day with her – Mary did not go – Mr & Mrs Mather called – much to the annoyance of the young Ladies – he being a school-Master – she a Vulgar Woman – who was unable to sit in her Chair quietly – in good society – spoke bad English – Loofers not People in society checked by the Mother – for [part word illegible]nality – by Magte for false Pride did not care wd never go again to call – no use in it – did not wish to call on any – that they should be ashamed of noticing in the Street – 28th a fine clear morng – rather cool – Augusta gone out – – 44 Decr 28 H.J. suffering with her stomach reading a Magazine Mrs Walter Dickson & Daughter Miss Hamilton – Miss Chanse – Mrs Barnon – – H.J. ate white Fish for Dinner – threw up a quantity of Phlegm – mended socks for Augusta – played at Cribbage with Sl McCk and Piquet with Mr McCormick – 29 – Sunday – fine morng – H.J could not eat her Breakfast left the Table three times – this morng – went to Church in the morng dined at McCks went to Church in the Evg – a dark gloomy day – 30 – a dul – dark Windy day – Transit went out & returned – 30 – cleared of about half past three – H.J. played at Cribbage with the Boys = and was beaten – H.J. had a pain in her Chest all the Evg – took some Ginger tea –wrote to W B Robinson – concerning her Lots – �31 – fine clear morng – H.O. Alxr Caro & Herbert came down from Queenston for H.J. – H.O. Alxr & H.J. called on Mrs Ross – H.O. bought 7yd of black Morina 9yd wadding 9yd plaid for lining the Cloaks for Cathn & Eliza – 2½ Fringe also $ 4 0 0 – some Bees Wax Pills allum – Paper & Combs Almanick blue Fringe – Crackers six pr Woollen Gloves for Children $ 2 0 0 (2yd black Ribbon 2/ pr Boots for H.O. 12/ – three pr of the Gloves not paid two and four pence each – H.J. returned to Queenston – dark when they arrived – the Girls all appeared happy to see H.J. – a Letter from Jessie & H H H – – 44 Decbr 31 J & T Stayner – Mrs McCk gave H.O a piece of neck of Beef – for soup On page at end of 1844 Diary Bath Brick – Moffat Pills – Sink – pewter spoon belt for Herbert – Blotting-paper Pins – writing Paper – Allum Beed-wax – Cribbage Board blotter – Cathrn gloves for Boys – – Almanick – Watering- pot – Milk for Children Thumb-latch + Atlas � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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JOURNAL {Handwritten} 1877 { Newspaper clipping re businesses for sale, etc. overlay and Calendar for 18727.} {written in pencil} 7th or 9th Nov 1875 {Overlay - newspaper clipping re sale of lots. written in pen 3/4 down the page 7th June 1877} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 18727 TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. 16th Aug 1877 {Newspaper clipping re insolvency cases with handwritten date of Jany 3d 1877. Handwritten dates of 26th Apl 1877 and 27th Apl 1877 also written on one clipping} {Newspaper clippings with handwritten dates Feb 22d 1877 and a funeral notice for SOPHIA FRASER} {Handwritten Overlay as follows} 1st. Eleven acres Perchis Lot 120. 2d Part of Lot 121. 3 Strip in rear of school {-} 4. Lots 18, 11 + 12. 5 " 7, 8, 9 6 84, 83, 143, 145, 79, 113. 7. 5 + 6 Neeve st. 8. 12 + 13 (Range 3d) Div As (8 acres) �9. Part of Lot 1, a, 2 acres 10. Lot in Priory street {Printed page - newspaper clipping with handwritten dates} {written in pencil} Mail of the 4th Jany 1877 {Newspaper clipping with handwritten date in pen 20 June 1877 } {Newspaper clippings with handwritten dates of 3 April 1877 and 27th April 1877} {Newspaper clipping and handwritten page of Mathematical calculations} {Handwritten sketch - layout of The Old House} {Printed page} - RATES OF POSTAGE; LAW TERMS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; BANK HOLIDAYS; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872. {Printed page - newspaper clippings with handwritten dates of Jany 3d 1877, 1861 Birth and Death notice and Decr 1876} {Printed} DIARY 1877. {calling card} M.S. PUTNAM, HAMILTON. ONT. January. MONDAY, 1. 1877. This was a fine morning 12º above zero, at 7 a m and plenty of snow for good sleighing, the Churches were well attended yesterday. We hear that William Dickson Esq of Galt died this day aged 77 years and 6 months TUESDAY, 2. Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and signed the document of Assignment. WEDNESDAY, 3. {written in pencil} 1877-1759=118 �Fine calm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, was 2º below zero. A great many people are in Town, this being the Monthly Fair Day, there seems to be very few cattle fit for Beef. January. THURSDAY, 4. 1877. This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon. FRIDAY, 5. Fine winter morning Glass at 7, a.m., 10º above Zero, calm, and fine sleighing. Peter Idington Idington and his Grandson, Patrick here to day SATURDAY, 6. January This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the middle of the day. There was a good many teams in town January. MONDAY, 8. 1877. Sabbath was a fine day, glass about 8º above Zero at 7, a.m. and about Church time 10º above. This morning is fine and moderate, and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow. All busey putting all the things in order so as to take an Inventory of them TUESDAY, 9. This is another moderate morning. A little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here and went to went to Waterloo by noon train, having returned from Georgetown where her daughter has got a situation as school teacher. WEDNESDAY, 10. This is a moderate morning, clear and pleasant moderate frost at 7, a m, about 12º. But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero January. THURSDAY, 11. 1877. This was also a moderate morning. This is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow & snow a little. I went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington who wired that he would come, but he did not then but came by the late train, and had an �Interview with the Manger of the Bank and Lemon, with regard to settling about my Son Williams liability in my Estate, When it was agreed that he should give up every thing house & lot with bar of dower, to pay $15 rent per month for the house untill May, and to get back his furniture at 50¢ in the dollar. Dr Hogg is not well this week FRIDAY, 12. This is a very cold morning. At 7, a.m. the glass was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 a m it was 5º below zero. The Annual Meeting of the Directors dined together at the Queens. At 2 p m a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Wellington Mutual was held, and Report of the last years buisness read, when the old Board of directors were re elected there was a much larger meeting of stockholders than usual or on former occasions. SATURDAY, 13. This is not so cold a morning 5º above Zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the day, and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday January. MONDAY, 15. 1877. Yesterday was a moderate day, at 7 a.m. the glass was about 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder. A Mr Frazer preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr Hogg passed a bad night. This morning was about the same temperature. But a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or a snow storm, when after 2 p.m. the wind sprung up from the N West with a continuous fall of snow and very cold going against the wind. Dr Hogg no better to day spitting up blood from the lungs �TUESDAY, 16 Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7 a m. A good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still, there being no wind to drift it, but the Trains are very irregular in arriving WEDNESDAY, 17. {No entry} January. THURSDAY, 18, 1877 This was not a very cold morning about 12º at 7 a m and towards noon quite mild. Dr Hogg passed a very restless night & now some easier to day FRIDAY, 19. This is a very mild morning, and only 30º in the glass. It has been thick and misty all day and looks as if a thaw was beginning SATURDAY, 20. Last night has been very mild, and rained a good deal, at 7 a.m. the Thermometer stood at 35º, and water dropping from the roofs. But at 10 Oclock the wind had chopped round to the North and the Mercury went down below freezing & still sinking. About ½ past 11 a very sudden snow storm sprung up, lasting only 10 or 15 minutes. January. MONDAY, 22. 1877. Yesterday morning at 8 am glass 5º above Zero clear and cold all day. To day at 7 a m glass 10º above Zero. This mornings papers announce the death of John Fleming M.P.P. of Galt, which took place in his own house yesterday at noon, he was born in Dumfries Scotland 1819 I have known him since he entered his apprenticeship with Jas Coleman Esqr. of Dundas about 40 years ago, he was struck with a Parlatic stroke on Monday the 15th while dressing, to proceed to Toronto to attend the Parliament. TUESDAY, 23. This is a fine clear morning at 7 a.m. 12º above. The day was generally cold and sharp wind from the N West. �WEDNESDAY, 24. This morning at 7 a m 13º above zero about 11 1/2" of snow had fallen during the night and snowing of a fine close kind continued during the forenoon. In the afternoon the wind has got round to the North & N. West. January, THURSDAY, 25. 1877. Moderate morning FRIDAY, 26. Very fine winter weather. The members of the Local House of Assembly came up to visit the Model Farm, and returned by the special train in the evening. SATURDAY, 27. Milder morning than yesterday. Mr A. B. Stewart arrived this evening from Montreal January. MONDAY, 29. 1877. This was a moderate morning. This being the day for the first meeting of my Creditors, and hope that there may be a full attendance. The meeting took place in Mr Smiths office at ½ past 2, the President of the Bank of Commerce, Mr William McMaster was present, Messrs Lemon, Guthrie & John Idington were present, Mr F. W. Stone the largest Cr. except the Bank acted for many of the creditors that were absent. My statement was read to the meeting the cause of the failure. I was then questioned on behalf of Mr Stone and as to what pressure was used by the Bank to forse me to give them a Mortgage TUESDAY, 30. {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 31. {No entry} �February. THURSDAY, 1. 1877. This is a mild morning, such as we have had for the most of the week FRIDAY, 2. This is another moderate morning no great thaw by any means, but mild and fine weather SATURDAY, 3. This morning is not so mild. I am considerably better to day the pain is mostly in the calf of my left leg February. MONDAY, 5. 1877. Yesterday was a fine day, went to Church in the forenoon only, and heard Revd. Mr Duff preach. I walked with much more freedom, yet considerable pain in the calf of my leg. This morning the trees are all clothed with a thick coating of horefrosts, which is flowing off with the wind as the day advances. TUESDAY, 6. This morning the glass was at freezing, and there is appearance of some change. I feel a considerable deal better in my leg this morning. The Merchants in Town complain a good deal of the dullness of trade it is much worse than at this time last year, and in Montreal there is not a day but failures are announced of greater or less amount. WEDNESDAY, 7. This morning the glass stood at 34º at 7 a m and as the day advanced it got up to 40º, and the roads became wet, and the sleighing wearing away. This is the Monthly Fair day there is a great many people in town February. THURSDAY, 8. 1877. 8º above zero at 7 a m �FRIDAY, 9. A very fine morning and about 10º above zero as there is every appearance of this being a fine day I have made arrangements to pay our long promised visit to Fishers Mills, before the roads get too bare of snow SATURDAY, 10. This is a very fine morning also February. MONDAY, 12. 1877. Yesterday was remarkably fine day, the glass at ½ past 7 a m was 20º above Zero, and on our return from Church the Sun had great power in thawing the snow, the sidewalks were quite clear of snow and dry. Dr Hogg steped up to the Pulpit and gave out the intimations about the Communion and the Sabbath school, he was very weak in voice. This Monday morning it is much colder 8º above Zero at 7 a m, but as the forenoon advanced, the wind increased from West to N. West with occasional flurries of snow which was a very great change from yesterday. Higenbotham left this morning at 11 Oclock for Toronto thence for Ottawa in the evening, Mrs Smith and Mrs Wallace accompanied him so far to see their brother Wm who is not much better TUESDAY, 13. This morning was fully as cold in the morning but as the day advanced it became more moderate. William and his wife and George went down to Fishers Mills at noon WEDNESDAY, 14. The glass at 7 a m this morning was 4º above Zero quite clear and dry, and fine weather throughout the day February. THURSDAY, 15. 1877. This morning is not quite so cold 20º above zero. {in pencil below "about 20°"} Quite an excitement is created this morning about Higinbotham & McClaggans Agent, Jones, who has absconded last night and turns out to be considerable behind in his cash to them and indebted to many in Town. {in pencil "Fine ice"} �FRIDAY, 16. This morning is even milder than yesterday the Thermometer indicating 34º above zero at 7 a m. The forenoon was of any thing brooding a change. I left the house about ½ past 12 and went up as far as Blyths tavern to meet the funeral of Mrs Frazer of Elora, they came in sight just as I was about to tie my horse in the shed a Blast of Snow came on on my way up, the sleighing was bad & had to take the Buggy, it got cold by the time I returned SATURDAY, 17 This morning was dull at 7 a m the glass was at 21º below Zero, and began snowing and increased to a heavy fall of it. {in pencil} 7 am 21º began snowing and increased to a heavy one {Newspaper cutting "March 15" Financial re creditors of Lennox & Williams} February. MONDAY, 19. 1877. Yesterday was a moderately fine day. This Monday morning the glass was down to 10º above zero. My old accquaintance Hutchison Clark Esqr died on the 17th Inst in Hamilton aged 71 years, at one time Mayor of the City TUESDAY, 20. Fine morning but a little colder than yesterday the glass was 8º above Zero, yet the weather was fine. The Sale of all the Chattle property of the Guelph Mills and Distillery began this forenoon at 10 Oclock, and the day being so favourable was largely attended, but as usual things of little value sold for as much as they were worth, but those that cost a good deal of money, went for little or nothing WEDNESDAY, 21. Fine clear morning 30º at 7 am, or just about freezing. I cannot remember such fine weather to continue so long. �February. THURSDAY, 22. 1872 {s/b 7} This is another fine morning, glass at 7 a m 29º above Zero FRIDAY, 23. This morning is not quite so promising for the last day of the Sale SATURDAY, 24 {No entry} February. MONDAY, 26. 1872 {7}. Moderate morning the glass at 27º. Mrs John Lennie died aged 84 years. Tuesday, 27. The glass this morning was at 24º WEDNESDAY, 28. Fine winter morning but down to 18º. Mr Brotherhood, Mr Hughes the bridge inspector and another gentleman, were testing the Bridge, first as to the deflection at the centre of all spans, then at all the different cross girders, and every time 2 locomotives and tenders were run over at full speed, but nowhere did the deflection exceed ⅝ th of an inch. 2 gentlemen here from Toronto examining the Mills February. March. THURSDAY, 1st. 1872 {7}. Sharp clear morning at 7 a m Glass 20º and the ground hard and all the ruts on the road bearing, but the day turned out a very fine day just like a fine day in April. A good many people taking away their things that they had bought at the sale. Mrs A & I went up to the drill shed to see the grand exhibition of Poultry of almost every kind, they were in fine order and looked to great advantage. I hear that my old friend Dr James Hamilton died at his recidence in Flambro this afternoon in his 80th year, he came to Canada in the year 1818 �March. FRIDAY, 2d. This morning there is quite a change it is dark dull and raining, glass at 7 a m 34º there has been a shower of sleet during the early part of the morning. This is our Fast Day in most of the Churches. It rained the greater part of the forenoon, and likewise a part of the afternoon in the evening in going & returning from Church, a fine mixture of rain and snow fell, the attendance in Church was very thin. Dr Hogg is considerably better to day. Mr John Rennie an old settler died at 1. oclock today to day, he was at Gideon Hoods on Monday & got cold returning home, aged 70 years, he came to Canada in 1844 SATURDAY, 3d. This is a dull morning glass 28º above Zero, the Snow that fell through the night was very light just enough to replace what was washed away by the rain yesterday. 12 cars of Cattle passed while I was writing. It is quite astonishing to see the continued supply of Cattle and pigs from the West that pass almost every day. After breakfast and while at Worship Eddie Higenbotham came in to inform us that Dr Hogg died this morning at 7 a m. This is a terrible stroke to us all. Messrs McCrea, Massie & I went to the Undertaker selected a coffin and in the afternoon had the body laid in it down in the Drawing Room March. MONDAY, 5th. 1872 {7}. Sabbath morning at 7 am the glass stood at 20º above Zero. 3 or 4 inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, yet the weather was moderate and favourable, but no melting of snow at noon. The Communion very well attended considering the roads neither good sleighing or driving. Revd. Mr Davidson of Alma conducted the forenoon servises in a very able & pleasing manner. Mr Wardrope in the evening. To day, there has been another coating of Snow and the glass a little lower at 7 a m 15º below Zero. I met Revd J. D. McDonell at the Station having returned from Walkertown & on his way home & could not wait over to attend the funeral. Mr Lambie & wife also Mr Geo McMillan from Detroit arrived at 5 p m. Peter Idington was here to day. �TUESDAY, 5 6th This is a fine clear morning, but froze hard last night theThermometer stood at zero at 7 a m, the logs of House cracked during the night. No more snow has fallen since the night before. WEDNESDAY, 7th This is a moderate morning, several inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, and somewhat drifted. The Thermometer at 7 a m stood at 10º above Zero. It was very stormy last night and cold. This is the Monthly Fair day, there was a large attendance a good many cattle, but very little if any Produce the weather was remarkably fine during the middle part of the day, but towards the afternoon it began to get cold. Mr George McMillan of Detroit went home by the ½ past 2 train March. THURSDAY, 7 8th. 1872 {7}. Snowing heavy this morning, and has been during the night, at 7 a m the glass stood at 24º above Zero. The snowing ceased about noon when I began to shovel a walk to the Mill gate, depth of new snow about 3 to 4 inches, it then came on rain before I finished and continued, for most of the afternoon FRIDAY, 8 9th March This morning is very dull, with glass 16º at 7 a m and the wind Northerly and a little fine snow falling, the wind blew hard during the night but there is no drift owing to the crust of ice on the top of the snow from the rain yesterday. The trees are loaded with a heavy coating of ice bending the branches almost to the ground SATURDAY, 9 10th This is a fine clear morning, but the frost has been severe during the night, the glass this morning at 7 a m was 6º above zero. There is a very thick crust all over the Snow that it is exceedingly difficult to walk over it continually breaking through. My William is now unloading a fine lot of Cansas Corn for seed to the farmers March. MONDAY, 12 1872 {7}. Sabbath morning of any thing dull atmosphere, and threatning more snow then the light flakes which are now falling, about 7 a.m the glass was about 9 above zero, and quite calm. �Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton preached the funeral sermon of the late Dr Hogg. Funeral of an old settler Tinker Burns to day. This Monday morning, glass 22º above zero at 7 a m and snowing pretty heavy fine snow TUESDAY, 13th. This is a fine clear morning, glass at 7 a m was 14º above zero, fully a couple of inches more Snow has fallen during the night. The day is pleasant, there is a Meeting of the Presbytery to day, the sleighing is continuing good WEDNESDAY, 13 14th This is dull mild morning the glass at 32º and windy the ice is still hanging on the Branches of the trees but not so much as some days ago. It has been snowing most of the forenoon March. THURSDAY, 14 15th 1872 {7}. A fine clear morning but the frost was harder last night at 7 a m glass about 12º above Zero. The day turned out remarkably fine for the Fat Cattle Show day, the attendance was large, and the display of fine animals FRIDAY, 16th No more snow last night, but the frost was harder, being this morning at 7 a m, 7º above Zero. It began to snow about 10 Oclock. SATURDAY, 17 Fine clear morning but much harder frost last night, this morning at 7 a m, glass 8º below Zero March. MONDAY, 18 19th 1872 {7} Sabbath morning dull with fine snow falling, and not so cold as yesterday morning. glass at 7 a m 6º above Zero. Revd Mr Bently preached the Church vacant. The day was fine and splended sleighing. �This morning at 7 a m the glass was at Zero, and a slight falling of snow continuing TUESDAY, 19 20th Fine clear morning the night has been cold but the Thermometer indicates only 1º below Zero at 7 a m. The new plaining Mill Company of Dundas and here have made an assignment WEDNESDAY, 20 21st This is a wintry looking morning but not so cold as as yesterday, the Mercury being up to 24º above Zero. It is snowing very heavy, and from all appearance must have been snowing all night. The trains going up have 2 locomotives attached to them. Trade is in a deplorable condition Mr Clerehue of the Crokery warehouse is in trouble also the Foundry of Heather & {blank} who have for some time back trying to get relieved by forming a joint stock Co to relieve them March. THURSDAY, 22d 1872 {7} Quite a change this morning, the glass at 34º and the water dropping fast from the eves of the roof that the snow has become that heavy that it has broken down the whole of the Roof of the long piggery down the river, and which was of late year's used as a feeding Byre for cattle, but there has not been a live thing in it this winter FRIDAY, 23d. This is also a very mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º, and thawing fast SATURDAY, 23 24th It was a little colder last night, the glass at 7 a m this morning stood at 24º, about the middle of the day it became soft an slushy amongst the snow which is melting fast away. There was a meeting to day before the Judge in Chambers concerning the Mortgage given by me to the Bank my son William was examined as to the pressure applied to obtain that document. The three Inspectors were there, likwise Mr Lemon and Mr Makelean from Hamilton for the Bank also Mr Kemp the present manager at Hamilton, both he and George Sandilands were examined. The frame of the fallen cattle shed was advertized to be sold to day but as only {blank} was bid for it it was withdrawn. �{Newspaper clipping} GINGER BEER. from the Mercury of Jany 30 1877 March. MONDAY, 26th. 1872. Sabbath morning began with a fine rain freezing as it fell, that the footpaths every where were as slippery as glass but during the forenoon it was all gone, and the Streets got slushey, in the evening fine rain fell. The Revd. Mr McDonald of Elora preached for us, morning & evening, the temperature was 27º at 7 a. m. This morning was quite wet and rained all the forenoon, the Snow melting fast and sliding in great quantities from the roofs of the shops in town & elsewhere. The timber of the old piggery was sold to day by private bargin to Mr Thane for the sum of $35.00 but not the flooring nor the cattle chains, and is now being removed. TUESDAY, 27th. This morning the glass is 30º and snowing gently but there has been a considerable fall during the night and all over looks wintry like again. finished my letter to Illinois & posted it this evening. WEDNESDAY, 28th. This is a clear morning, hard frost during the night and a strong N West wind blowing all night, and this morning, at 7 a m the glass indicated 22º above Zero. This has been a fearce cold day, the wind was most penetrating, and any thing but a day for walking about in. March. THURSDAY, 29th. 1872. This is a cold clear morning and the glass at 7 a m at 18º with a cold wind blowing it got clear and a good deal of bright sun shine but yet cold. At no time this day did the glass show more than 33º. I have had a bad cold these three days and dare not go out freely. My Son William has got in to his new Office the paint being about sufficiently dry. �FRIDAY, 30th. This is a fine clear morning and the Thermometer 25º at 7 a m and the Sun quite warm through the window am writing at. This day is Good Friday and is kept as a general Holiday throughout the Town. Railway fares are reduced for the day only to one half fare going and returning same day, and tomorrow at 1⅓ fare returning by Monday the 2d April, (the same by both railways). A good many people are taking advantage of this opertunity of seeing their friends. Higinbotham and Mr Guthrie came home from the House of Commons at ½ past 2 p.m. and will return on Monday, it appears that the days that Members are absent are deducted from their pay. SATURDAY, 31st. This is a mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º above Zero, and roads wet. The forenoon was dull and inclined to rain, but very little fell. The afternoon was much the same with a light shower of sleet {Newspaper cutting} March 31 1877 April. MONDAY, 2d. 1872. Sabbath morning dull and mild glass 37º and thawing and look a little like rain. But as the day advanced it cleared up and the sun shone out quite warm melting the snow on the sides of the roads, that the gutters were running full with water, so that sleighing will be entirely gone round the Town by tomorrow night. A Mr Bell lately from Lancashire preached for us to day. This Monday morning is colder the glass standing at 27º and the ground dry, and the sky clear, but a cold Northerly wind blowing. Had a meeting of our Session this morning to make appointments for Ministers for trial sermons. {blank}, Peter Idington here. Higinbotham & Gutherie left for Ottawa at 5 p.m. TUESDAY, 3. This is also a clear cold morning glass at 20º above Z the Sun is very powerfull, and will melt a great deal of the Snow on the road sides �WEDNESDAY, 3 4th This is a fine clear morning and the cold about 20º and will turn out many for the Monthly Fair day. April. THURSDAY, 4 5th 1872. This is a dull morning with a light rain glass 36º at 7 a m. The day throughout was quite pleasant, and the river is rising but not likely to be high for want of rain. FRIDAY, 5 6th This is a fine morning, but colder than yesterday Just about Freezing at 7 a m, but there is a cold N. West wind, which is much felt when standing out of the Sun. William is still kept pretty busey with orders for corn. Have just heard that Revd Mr Tawse has been struck down with a paralatic stroke. H. Andersons man working at the stalls in the Stable SATURDAY, 6 7th This is a very fine morning, much about the same as yesterday for coldness but less wind, glass at 7 a m was 31º. April. MONDAY, 8 9th 1872. Sabbath morning fine and clear, a little wind blowing from the S. West, glass at 7 a.m 32º. Revd. Neil. R. Forsythe from St Johns Newfoundland preached for us, both morning & evening. This morning is much the same as yesterday, clear atmosphere and light wind. About 11 O,Clock a.m recd. a Telegram from King that the Revd. John Tawse died yesterday. I telegraphed to Peter Idington to meet me here & go by the 5 p m train to Toronto, but got a reply that he had gone by Hamilton, and after further reflection thought better to postpone my going untill farther on should, finances permit. So Miss Agnes Idington went alone. TUESDAY, 10th This is another beautiful morning, the Sun very powerfull. The Court is sitting this week and precided over by Judge Adam Wilson. �I see by the Globe to day that Revd. Mr Tawse was aged 78 years, the family found a document out that he was a year older. Anderson's rent of stable begins this day at $3.00 per month. WEDNESDAY, 10 11th This also is a very fine morning, and the glass at 7 a m was 45º with a light breese. George Lind's Son Adam called on us to day, aged 14 years and is a nice young lad, & dined with us. The dust is flying about in the streets like summer and the Snow is hardly to be seen, except in very sheltered spots. All the ice is clear of the dam and the gates are shut down as flow of water is not near so high as in former years, There having been so very little rain as yet. April. THURSDAY, 11 12th 1872. This is another fine Spring morning I hear that some farmers have begun to plough FRIDAY, 12 13th This is another fine warm morning, and quite dry I began this forenoon to repair the Fences in the Garden and the Park SATURDAY, 13 14th This is also a very fine day and calm. I took of all the straw of the vines to day and there is some of the buds begining to sprout. James Dowrie has been filling and changing the water in the tuns in the Distillery yesterday, and to day he started the Engine in the Rectifying house to drive the Pumps to fill all the utensials It has not been going since we stoped last summer. April. MONDAY, 15 16th 1872. Sabbath was a fine day and mild with warm Sunshine. Revd Mr Laing from Montreal preached forenoon and evening. This morning is cloudy and looks very much like rain, which much wanted �TUESDAY, 16 17th This is a beautifull morning, there must have been some rain during the night as the ground was quite wet. It is expected that War will be declared to day by Russia against Turkey. The Assignee and the three Inspectors intend to examine the Rocks property this afternoon with a view to determine what steps to take with a with regard to disposing of it, at an early day, as well as the York Road farm. The opinion from Mr Guthrie regarding the Mortgage is expected this week. Eddy Hginbotham got his Knee cut with a Scythe this afternoon, Dr McDonald was got, who dressed the woond which was large & had to be stiched, (I assisted) WEDNESDAY, 17 18th This morning was dull and threatning rain but cleared off during the forenoon, and the roads dusty. But in the afternoon it began to rain and continued till night. At the Prayer Meeting Mr Laing officiated. April. THURSDAY, 18 19th 1872. This is a very wet morning, but the weather is cold, yet there is a great improvement in the grass FRIDAY, 19 20th This morning it is fair, but somewhat cold after such a day of rain as yesterday. Busby to up the Parsnips this forenoon, and raked the dung of the Asperagus. The Rhubarb is very consederably above the ground and may soon have a dish of it. Recd from Hiram Anderson $3.00 being one months rent of Stable from the 10th day of this month. My Daughter left for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock SATURDAY, 20 21st This is another fine morning. The effects of the late rain required the flood gates to be opened again as the water was getting high, but nothing like what it used to be in former seasons when the rains continued for days melting large quantities of of snow, such we have not had for several years. �A good deal of preparation is going on for The Celebration of the 50th year of the settlement of the Town of Guelph, which was on the 22d April 1827. {Corner of page turned down} MONDAY 22 23d 1872. {covered}rday was a very nice day, heard Mr Laing for the 2d Sabbath and liked exceedingly well in the forenoon in particular. He had also a fine discourse in the evening. We had a call this morning this from Mr Justice Thos. Galt's two sons. I took them round the garden and explained the difference in the various pine trees & cedars. I then went up to the Hotel and called on their father, who was an invited Guest to attend the Celebration of the 50th year of Guelph. The weather was splendid and do think I never saw such a large turn out of people, and as for children it took over 3,000 Oranges to supply them all. TUESDAY, 23 24th This is rather a louring morning and looks like rain it is quite calm. No rain fell and it cleared up fine. Judge Galt went on to Open Court at Stratford by the 10 Oclock train. WEDNESDAY, 24 25th This was a fine morning. I sowed 2 Boxes of Cellery seed this morning. I wrote to Higinbotham reminding him of the taxes on lands before the 1st of May April. THURSDAY, 25 26th 1872. This is a very fine morning and the leaves are out on some of the goosbery bushes. I cut of the tops or shoots on the Blackthorn Hedge this morning FRIDAY, 26 27th I went down to Hamilton this morning the weather was dull, but yet pleasant. The train was late & did not leave Guelph till 20 m past 7, got down to Harrisburg where the train was waiting for us and got in to Hamilton by about 10 minutes to 9, or just about, one hour 30 minutes, the quickest I ever travelled the cause of it was that the train sepparated near Elora and they never knew that they had left the passenger car behind untill they reached Guelph, and then had to put back with all speed to fetch it on but there were no passengers in it, which explains that the Conductor had no occasion to look to the car, & that caused the delay which had to be made up. �The City appeard dull to me, visited old Mrs Brown and many old acquaintances. SATURDAY, 27 28th Having slept at McNaughtons all night, I could not get out early untill about ½ past 10 when the heavy rain ceased for a little, but drizzled more or less all day, after calling on several old friends, I left for home by the 3.25 train and got home at 6, Oclock. April. MONDAY, 29 30th 1877. Yesterday was a rather dull day, yet no rain. Revd. Mr Straith preached forenoon & evening, a very slow preacher with very little annimation. This morning is dull a heavy shower of rain & sleet came on about 10 Oclock, and another cold shower of fine hail and rain TUESDAY, 30 1st May This has been a dull coldish day early in the forenoon a shower of fine snow came on mingled with rain, but did not continue long the afternoon was dry but cold. We mist our Cow again this evening, she had been in the Park all day and was taken out & put into the yard at ½ past 5 & about ½ past 6 she was gone May. WEDNESDAY, 1 2d This was a fine morning, but the frost has been strong last night as the side walks were all quite white with frost. This is the Monthly Fair Day. Revd. Mr Smith of Hamilton preached for us last night this evening to a large congregation. May. THURSDAY, 3d 1877. This is a fine clear dry morning, but hard frost again last night. The forenoon opens out fine and warm. FRIDAY, 4th Clear cool morning. �Meeting of Session this morning at 9 a m, to consult as to mode of proceeding on Monday before the congregation as to their choise of a Minister whither by Ballot or open vote, the latter we decided on as best, And to get the opinion of the Managers as to what stipend they could raise over and above, all the repairs of roof and Painting of Steeple. SATURDAY, 5th This is a fine morning, but there is a cold wind blowing. The grass has not made so much progress of late on account of the cold nights. I, Posted 2 letters to Glasgow this morning to go by the N.Y line. Higinbotham & wife returned home this evening, accompanied by Mrs Wm Higinbotham of Toronto, all well and in good sprits {corner of page turned down} MONDAY, 6 7th 1872 Sabbath morning, fine clear and a little warmer than of late glass 45°, but no rain. Meeting in the school room this morning at 9 a. m, of members of session and of the managing commetee, to acertain the state of the funds of the Church as to what amt. of Stipend we could afford to give a new Minister. The Meeting of the Congregation met at 2 p.m. when the Revd. Thos Wardrope preached a sermon for the occasion. A resolution was carried that the congregation at once proceed to moderate in a call for one of the Ministers who had preached for us, when the Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton recd the largest ballot, it was then resolved to make the call unanimus. Got the Parlour Stove taken out to day TUESDAY, 7 8th This is another very fine morning, but as the day advanced it became cloudy and had the appearance of rain, but only a few drops fell in the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 8 9 This is a very fine morning and quite dry, preparing to plant potatoes to day. Higinbotham working at the back of the Hill. He is summoned to appear before the Judge in Chambers to day about my Mortgage. �May. THURSDAY, 9 10th 1872. This was a very fine morning, but no rain although it threatend last night as a few drops fell then. The forenoon is splended and I am busey falling Rhubarb with the view of selling it to the greengrocers, have been cutting Asperagus also. FRIDAY, 10 11th This is also a very fine day. Meeting of session at the Manse at 9 a. m. SATURDAY, 11 12th Fine warm morning May. MONDAY, 14th 1877. This is a fine warm morning, the leaves of the apple trees are out in almost full leaf, and the chesnut is so already. A Meeting of Clerihue's Creditors to day. At noon the Glass stood at 73º. Set 9 duck eggs this morning TUESDAY, 15th This is another very fine morning warm & dry and there is danger of fires in the Bush, we hear of some at a distance from here, threatning distruction of Property. In the afternoon it began to rain and continued untill the evening. preparing Rhubarb for market @ 50¢ per dozen Bunches of 10 stalks each. WEDNESDAY, 16 This is a close warm misty morning, and there is every appearance of more rain a few drops fell in the forenoon, but about 3 p m it came on at first very light and then got quite heavy, and contined ½ an hour or more. �Have been cutting & packing a good deal of Rhubarb & Asperagus, this morning May. THURSDAY, 16 17 1877. This is a dull morning, and must have rained during the night. I set to work and cut a lot of Rhubarb about 9 Oclock it began to rain heavy and seems to continue FRIDAY, 18th This is a warm close morning SATURDAY, 18 19 Warm dry morning. Miss Grant & her brother arrived from Scotland this afternoon and proceeded out at once to Glenburn. John Brown Esqr of New York in town, & will stay over tomorrow {Notice of a Bankruptcy} May. MONDAY, 20 21 1872. Yesterday was a fine day. Revd Mr Aiken from {illegible} preached. This morning was fine & began & cut a over 12 bunches of Asperagus. Attended meeting this evening at the meeting of our Church finance comettee in the school room TUESDAY, 22 This is a very wet morning raining hard, and continued all day untill about 5 Oclock when it cleared up. Hon Wm McMaster examined to day in the case of my Mortgage to the Bank. Adam Brown Esqr in town to day, & left for home by eveing train. Higinbotham & McLagan also J Smith retnd from Toronto after the opening of tender for Crokery stock. �WEDNESDAY, 23d This is a cool morning, and quite a change from what we have had of late, and seems to continue so throughout the day. I agreed to day with Mr E Morris of the Ontario Bank for the use of the grass park for the season of six months for the neat sum of Twelve dollars, ($12.00). I rained again this afternoon & it still continues cold May. THURSDAY, 23 24th 1872. This is quite a cold morning, the ground and the side walks were white with frost, the Sun broke through during the morning with enough of heat to clear away the unwelcome whiteness but the dullness in the atmosphere and the cold N West wind blowing made it any thing but agreeable, for the Queens Birth Day FRIDAY, 24 25 This is a fine bright morning, Tempe at 7 a. m. was 5º. Miss Blainey & Miss Smith from N York arrived to day SATURDAY, 26th This is a pleasant morning, and likely to be much warmer than these last few days, the forenoon and afternoon turned out fine & warm. I attended the funeral of Joseph Hobson's youngest Son to the Cemetery his age was 2 years & 9 mos. May. MONDAY, 28th 1872. Yesterday was a very fine day, the Church was well attended the Revd {blank}. This is a very fine morning, and the forenoon warm and pleasant. About one Oclock this afternoon a Telegram came from Walkerton that the Town was on fire and that a number of houses were already destroyed, and asking that the Guelph Engine be sent up. �TUESDAY, 29th This is another very fine morning, and have been early at my present only work in pulling and making up bundles of Rhubarb and Asperagus for sale. I put up 24 of Rhubarb and 12 of Aspergus which will neat me $1.50. Higinbotham went down & returned from Toronto to day WEDNESDAY, 29 30th This is also a warm morning, but no rain as we looked for last night. Revd W T Wilkins, formerly of Stratford officiated at the Prayer Meeting this evening, but I had difficulty in hearing even a little of his discouse. May, THURSDAY, 30 31st. 1872. This is another warm dry morning. Having lost so many young, ducks of late by Rats I have determined to Poison them and have, used stricknine between 2 peices of buttered bread June FRIDAY, 31 1st This is a very fine morning. This was kept as our Fast Day in all the Presbyterian Churches Mr Wilkins, preciding, and also in the evening at 7.30 p.m. June. SATURDAY, 2d This was quite a dull dark morning, with signs of a thunder storm brewing, rain began to fall about 8 Oclock, but did not continue as long as we could desire probably not more than an hour. Lucy Ann relict of the late Col Saunders, Clerk of the Peace died early this morning June. MONDAY, 3 4th 1872. This Sabbath morning is dull and looks like rain. I find that notwithstanding my particular care in depositing the poisined peices of Bread, yet Mr Anderson's Dog - had found them out and got poisined, and one of my hens also. �At a ¼ to 10 it began to rain very close, and was pretty heavy at a ¼ past 10. The friends were obliged to bury Mrs Saunders to day instead of tomorrow as advertised. I was too late with many more. This is a dull morning and wind getting up and looks like rain TUESDAY, 4 5th This is of any thing a dull morning and looks like rain. I got ready to start for Toronto by the early train but having mistaken the true time, she was off by the time I got there. But left by the 11 Oclock train. I looked round at many of the improvements and buildings now finishing. At the Queens Hotel I got introduced to the 5 Swedish Ladies, and heard them sing at Mrs Morrison's Opera House. I staid at the Queens, all night. No rain fell at all WEDNESDAY, 6th This was another fine morning. I took a stroll about the City, But could find very few fine buildings being constructed, and trade seems to be lifeless yet, and did not see half a dozen Steamers and Schooners in all the Port. The Shops and the Markets are very thinly attended. The (Bolton) Steam flouring Mill, was busey grinding and putting up Bagg flour only and doing seemingly a brisk trade at $4.75 per 100 lbs cash, it surely should pay when the whole concern was bought for $14,000. This Monthly Fair Day June. THURSDAY, 6 7th 1872. This is a splended morning, with a gentle cooling breeze. Mr Jas Phin. Senr. called this forenoon. In the afternoon I attended the Sale of of the last of the land on the Glebe, being that portion that was reserved for a Cows park for the Minister, but it was found inconvenient to get the Cow or horse out or in every time when wanted, that it was resolved to dispose of it and the proceeds to be applied to pay of the Debt of the Church amounting to $2,366 �FRIDAY, 7 8th This was also a fine morning. Made arrangements with Mr Mercer to rip up the boards Higinbotham has on hand to make a temporary fence round his peas and oats, instead of ordering Flakes also ordered 80 Hemlock scantling from C. Mickle and got them delivered that evening. SATURDAY, 8 9th This was rather a dull morning, but cleared off during the forenoon, when Wm Higinbotham and I, went up to the field and set up 2 pannels of the temporary fence, and made arrangements to begin and complete it on Monday. The afternoon was dull. Mr Chas Davidson left by the 5 Oclock train for Montreal thence for Halifax. Shortly after 6 Oclock a drizling rain began to come on which ended on some heavy showers up till 10 Oclock. Mr Anderson, Manager of the Bank of Commerce was examined to day about the Mortgage. June. MONDAY, 10 11th 1872. This is a dull wet looking morning (Sabbath) and the grass all very wet, yet it cleared off and became fine, but towards evening it turned cold. This is a cool morning but turned fine through the day, got John McPherson to help with the fence to day. A good of thunder and lightning began about 10.30 and heavy rain after that TUESDAY, 11 12th This is a somewhat dull morning and the ground very wet, and there must have been considerable rain during the night. It is getting cool this evening. Wm Fishers Sale of his furniture, & leaves tomorrow. They took tea with us this evening, & to sleep at Johns house. �The case between G Sandelands & our Son William as executors of the late Wm Alexanders Will & George Quarrie about a loan due the Estate, was de John Chambers died to day aged 47. WEDNESDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning. Mrs V Patterson relict of the late George D Patterson ) aged 64 years June. THURSDAY, 13 14th 1872 This is a very fine morning. Began to dig out the road into Higinbothams lot at the back of the Hill. P. H. Gibbs of the Ontario Bank died yesterday aged 44 years & 11 months, funeral tomorrow at Oshawa on arrival of train 3.30 p m. Got the fence completed last night & began to the cutting of the the road, and preparing a couple of new gateposts. FRIDAY, 14 15th This is a very close warm morning, it rained heavy last night, there was a good deal of thunder and lightening during the night. Funeral of Mrs George Patterson to day at 2 Oclock. SATURDAY, 15 16th This is of any thing a dull morning, and not unlike rain. But as the day advanced it became clear & bright and all appearance of rain vanished. Got the gate finished and road leading out to the main road finished this evening. My Son William's, wife was safely delivered of a Son to night June, MONDAY, 18th 1872 Sabbath morning is fine and warm. Revd Mr Sanderson officiated in the forenoon and Revd Mr Wardrope in the evening. �This morning opens bright and warm, and has continued so all day. I got over my old drawing table from the Office to day and a job it was to get it down stairs, having originally been taken there in peices TUESDAY, 19th This is another very fine morning, with a smart breese. It will be a fine day for the Sale of the remainder of the lumber, Barrels. Wrote a postal card to Illinois this morning WEDNESDAY, 19 20th This is a fine windy morning when out hunting my strayed Cow, which I found, but fine warm weather. Mr E Morris & wife left this morning for England. Strawberries in abundance now at 15¢ a basket. Mrs Tawse and Mrs McNaughton arrived this evening from Waterloo June. THURSDAY, 20 21st 1872 This is a dull morning and heavy clouds. I went up to see Dr Herod and John Hobson start for England by the early train, also Miss Pipe. Great Fire in the City of St John's, N. Brunswick some 200 acres of houses burnt up {F.Y.I. At 2:30 on the afternoon of June 20, 1877, a spark fell into a bundle of hay in Henry Fairweather's storehouse in the York Point Slip area. Nine hours later the fire had destroyed over 80 hectares (200 acres) and 1,612 structures including eight churches, six banks, fourteen hotels, eleven schooners and four wood boats. The fire had killed approximately 19 people, and injured many more.} FRIDAY, 21 22d This is a chilly morning, and througout the forenoon, farther news of the Great fire at St John's N. Brunswick is very distressing, some 15,000 people out of house & home. It is quite cold this evening �SATURDAY, 23d This is a fine bright morning, but I hear that there has been frost early this morning, sufficient to produce ice June. MONDAY, 25th 1872 This Sabbath morning was fine and warm. A student by the name of Tait from Toronto preached a very excelent sermon this forenoon and Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning was dull with a light shower but the day turned out warm TUESDAY, 26th This morning was at first bright then clear and early in the forenoon began to rain, and continued tolerably heavy during the middle of the day. Mr Jas Anderson presented me with a bag of Potatoes WEDNESDAY, 26 27th The morning was rather dull and looked like rain but little or nothing came. The Gass Company are very busey laying a extended line line of pipes to convey the gass across the River Speed at the Mill Bridge on the lower side close to the wall. And what crosses the Bridge is lapwelded pipes 4 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick with screwed couplings, the cost laid down 45¢ per running foot, will stand a pressure of 400 lbs per inch, and are 12 feet long each and weigh from 212 to 230 a peice, they have deep sockets & ample room for hemp gaskins & lead {sketch of pipe} June. THURSDAY, 28th 1872 This is another dull morning but no rain as yet has fallen though at times thought comming. Mrs Tawse & Mrs McNaughton left this morning by the Brock road stage at 11 Oclock. Dr John Finlayson M.D. of Elora died there to day aged 77 years, a native of Rosshire & settled in Canada in 1833 first in Cornwall & came to Elora in 1848 he was an Episcopalian �FRIDAY, 29th This was a dull morning but no rain fell till about 10 Oclock. The men employed by the Gass Co. began at 3 a m to tear up the planking of the Mill Bridge so as to lay the pipes between the stringers or main Beams of the bridge, which was done, and then filled in with tan bark to keep out the frost as much as possible. But during the day it was discovered that the majority of the stringers were so much decayed that it would not be safe to risk a covering of new planks, & now awaits the desision of the Road & Bridge Committee. I met an old acquaintance this forenoon a Mr John Buchan, who boarded with me and my father at Mr Shearers in Toronto (then Little York) in 1832. We had some showers of rain both forenoon and afternoon that the Masons had to stop work on the New Herald Office SATURDAY, 29 30th This is another dull morning, and it began to rain about ½ past 9 a.m. and continued a smart shower for an hour and a half, and since it became fair it became close and hot, a number of men are now digging out the trench for the gass pipes on the North side of the River 4 feet 6 inches deep. This has been a close warm day. Mr Thom of Montreal is here, but goes up to London at 6. {corner of page turned down} MONDAY, 2d 1872 Th{covered}bbath morning is close and warm, with a fine strong from the South West, Revd Mr Gallagher preached. This is also Dominion Day. While we were at Church the wind blew down the famous Glass Plum tree with a considerable crop of fruit. This Monday is to be the day of rejoicing and a number of fine Boats and Canoes compeated for prizes, a great number of people were assembled the Bridges below and above, and in Davidson's and the Priory grounds were thickly ranked with sightseers. We both took a drive round the old Glebe and Exhibition ground &c. �TUESDAY, 3d This morning was dull after a heavy shower about 5 Oclock, and some light suney showers after that. The Catholics are erecting triunphal arches for the Archbishop who is to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral. I have been using Paris Green for the Potatoes. WEDNESDAY, 3 4th This is a fine bright morning for the Monthly Fair which turned out well, so far as numbers of people is concerned, plenty of Mowers, Rakes, and Reapers and a good many sales of them made. Death of John McIntosh of Arthur. I observe that an old acquaintance of the Villiage of Arthur died last week aged 89 years, he listed in the 92d Gordon Hilanders in 1804, was wounded & lost a leg at the Battle of Bayonne, came to Canada in 1840, got a free grant of 200 acres, close to Arthur, his wife died several years ago & at the age of 83 married a woman of 19 years of age, with whom he lived happy. While attending the Strawberry festival of Chambers Church at the Drill Shed, our servant girl, Alisha Pollock, fell of our swing & hurt her back so as to dissable her from work. I hear of the failure of Mr Robt. Rae, distiller of Windsor July. THURSDAY, 4 5th 1872 This is a very fine morning FRIDAY, 5 6th This is also a very fine morning. I went to the drill shed to hear what the Hon Alexr Mackenzie Primeer of the Dominion of Canada had to say, and was very much pleased with his easy and moderate way that he charges his {illegible} the opposition SATURDAY, 6 7th This is a very fine morning, went over to Higinbothams before breakfast and had a conversation with the Hon Alex Mackenzie and found him very frank, and soon after 10 a m he and the other gentlemen accompaning him proceeded in carriages, with a number of others forming a large �procession to the Great Western Station, where a Special Directors Car awaited to convey them to Fergus July. 1877 MONDAY, 8 9th 1872 This Sabbath morning is dull, with very little wind, and it continued close and warm all day. a Revd Mr Gall preached for us in the forenoon, and Revd Mr Mitchell of St John's when a collection was taken up for their Church Building fund, he stated that 400 acres of houses were burnt up. This Monday morning is wet there having been a considerable amount of Thunder & lightning during the night and morning and heavy showers of rain, yet not of such long duration as to penetrate the soil sufficient to keep the grass from getting brown TUESDAY, 9 10th {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 10 11th This is another fine morning. The young folks are busey preparing flours &c for the display and refreshments after the induction of our Minister J.C. Smith. Mrs Allan & I dined at Glenburn, in company with Mr Jas Reid & wife from Buffalo, and came in in time to attend the Induction at 2 Oclock, the attendance was large. One unpleasant announcement appeared in the Herald that James Massie & Co. had called a Meeting of his Creditors to meet at the Queens Hotel, Toronto on the 17th inst. July. 1877 THURSDAY, 11 12th 1872 This is a fine morning, but dry and warm. I hear this morning that the Carpenters working at the New Wellington Hotel, have stopped work, for want of pay for several weeks. My Son William went down to Hamilton this morning thence to Toronto next day FRIDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning. �A fine breeze has sprung up which cools the air a little. SATURDAY, 13 14th This is a very fine pleasant morning, also a very large market with large loads of cherries at 5¢ a quart, and potatoes at 40¢ a peck. Higinbotham went up to London this morning. July. MONDAY, 15. 16th 1872. Sabbath 15th July was a very warm day. Rev Mr McDonald preached in St Andrews Church in the forenoon the Introductory sermon And our own Minister Rev J.C. Smith in the evening Monday 16th Fine morning, but dry and warm, I expected John Idington from Stratford to attend the meeting of my Creditors to day, but he did not come, The meeting began at 2pm present Messrs Stone & Elliot 2 of the inspectors, Kemp & Thomas, of the Bank also their Solicitor Mr McKelcan, Strachan, George Sheppard, Hamilton, Alexr Smith, J.C. Allan, Higinbotham, Brydon, & Mr Cutten for Creditors & John Smith, Assignee, It was resolved that the Mortgage to the Bank is legal and good to them, It became dull in the afternoon, with strong signs of rain & very warm, rain began about 8 but only light TUESDAY, 16. 17th This is a close morning, it was raining between 1 & 2 Oclock a.m. at 6 this morning thermometer stood at 66 degrees, and heavy at 4 Oclock I was told, Meeting of Creditors of Jas Massie & Co to day at the Queens Hotel Toronto at 2pm WEDNESDAY, 17. 18th This is a warm morning, and very warm during the day The sky got cloudy in the afternoon, and looked very like rain, We visited our old servant Lidia Anderson to day, who is to be married tomorrow to our old Distiller James Dourie, and proceed to Manatoba on a visit to her Brothers family. It rained this evening. �July. THURSDAY, 18 19th 1872 This is a dull heavy morning but no rain, Bot ½ Bushel of new potatoes at 50¢ or $1. per Bushel. Went up this afternoon to see the new Engine that Worswick is making for Mr Marsden of Newmarket it a splended peice of work FRIDAY, 19 20th This is rather a chilly morning, compared with yesterday, The wind is from the N. West. I have not felt quite so well to day. I looked into Ingles & Hunters shop this forenoon and saw no Engines on the floor, but was told that they have orders for two, I saw a small 6 horse power upright Engine out in the yard and about ready to send off {sketch of engine} SATURDAY, 20 21st This is a fine clear warm morning with gentle South Westerly breeze. Plenty of fine potatoes much larger than last Saturday, at $1.25 a Bushel down to $1.00. The Fruiteers are getting in Boxes of American harvest Apples, and Peaches, but very dear. ___ July. MONDAY, 22 23d 1877. Sabbath was a fine morning warm with a gentle breeze our own Minister Mr Smith preached his first forenoon Sermon and evening likewise, both were powerfull and convincing discourses. Neither Davidson or McCrea were able to be in Church from indisposition. This morning is fine warm & clear, but as soon as the Mail came to hand it brought alarming intellegence of the great Railroad riots in Pittsburg, Reading. TUESDAY, 23 24 This is another beautifull morning, with a gentle breeze as the day advances it becomes very warm. Railroad matters on the other side are getting more settled and hear of no more destruction of Property. But it appa'rs that the Strikers hold the Station ground at East Buffalo and will not allow any trains to go out, and many cattle are dying for want of food and water. �WEDNESDAY, 24 25th This is likewise a very warm clear morning. I have been up quite early at the church, as the Scaffold for Painting the Spire is completed, & was desirous of stopping any unnecesary alterations in the weather cock, but only to put in links to hang the Bells to the arms & reguild them and the Cock. Mr A. B. Stewart returned from Dundas and Toronto this afternoon, and had a chat with him till late this evening, and is going off by first train to Toronto in the morning. July. THURSDAY, 25 26th 1877. This is a close warm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, 73º. Mr A B Stewart left by the 8.25 train this morning this is a very warm day. John & I went through all the Manse to day and took dimensions of its rooms &c. The painter strongly advises 5 coats of paint instead of 3 coats and sanding it. FRIDAY, 26 27th This has been rumbling morning about 3 Oclock the Thunder and lightning was very severe, with frequent showers of rain and the ground was very wet this morning, and all the forenoon close and warm about One Oclock a heavy shower of large drops came on but only lasted a few minutes. I was Overcome with the heat and walking about yesterday that I dont feel so well to day SATURDAY, 27 28th This is another close warm morning and the Market well supplied with all kinds vegetables. The accounts from the States are more pacific Except the miners who have stopped the Pumps and the water will soon fill the mines July. MONDAY, 29 30th 1877. Sabbath was very warm. This morning is also very warm. Meeting in the School room this evening principly in regard to the enlargement of the Manse, the Committee that were appointed got plans out that would cost about $3,000 while the Trustees would not expend more than $1300. Offer of Exchange was made by Hugh Walker, he to take our manse, �& we to take his new house & the old one, and allow him $2,500 for the difference, & to be decided on Monday next. TUESDAY, 30 31st This is a very warm morning. Massie Nat went down to Toronto to day. I observed the contractor nailing down the 3 inch elm planking on the Bridge with 6 inch cut nails & told him they would never hold, he said these were the kind allowed him to use, I then spoke to the Chairman, and the Engineer and they agreed at once we me, and sent down a keg of 6 inch wrought iron spikes, which drew them down firm & solid WEDNESDAY, 31 August 1st 1877 Another very warm morning. They got the North half of the Bridge planked to day and made passable for foot passengers. Nat went down to Toronto & retd. in the evening. August. THURSDAY, 2d 1877. This morning glass at 70º at 7 a m. We went down to the Puslinch Lake to see the Boys the day was very warm but there was a fine cooling breeze, we had a boat and I rowed out to the Island where the boys were encamped, they were pleased to see us but we did not stay long partly fearing a thunder storm but it passed off, but it had rained very heavy for ½ an hour in Town. FRIDAY, 3d This is a cool morning from yesterdays rain, the news from the States is not all quiet yet and matters are in an unsatisfactory state yet. Higinbotham and family with Miss Blainey are preparing to go down to Puslinch Lake, they started at 3 Oclock P.M. and did not get home till a ¼ to 10. the night was pleasant no moon but starr light �SATURDAY, 3 4th This is a very fine morning, with hardly a breath of wind, they are about to put in the last beam of the Bridge, I dont think that the bridging between the beams is sufficient and will be apt to spring a good deal August. MONDAY, 6th 1877. Sabbath was a cool day. This morning quite plesent but as the day advances it becomes much warmer. Revd. J. D. McDonell here this forenoon on his way to Fergus. We had a very good meeting this evening in our school room, when it was resolved to buy Walkers new house for $6,000 and to dispose of our Manse TUESDAY, 6 7th This is another warm morning. The men are busey planking the Bridge with new 3 inch elm plank and {blank} WEDNESDAY, 8th This is a warm close morning, and was quite warm all day. About 7 a m received a Telegram from John Idington to meet him him at the evening train but did not arrive Another came saying he would leave Toronto at 9.15. but he did not get here till 12 Oclock and slept at Higinbothams August. THURSDAY, 8 9th 1877. This was a fine airey morning. Went up to the Station to see John Idington go home to Stratford. Mrs A and I got ready soon afterwards and started for Puslinch Lake and arrived there about One Oclock, rowed out to their Island & eat Lunch and remained for an hour or so, left the Hotel at ½ past 4 for Peter Idington's at Fisher's Mills and home about 10 Oclock we got a little rain, but it had rained very heavy ½ way to Guelph as we saw all the pools on the road filled with water, it was very dark that we could not a Buggy before us but with great difficulty a good many flashes of lightning helped us at the first start. Heard that Robt Cauldwell was shot by accidint by his Son in Africa on the 6th June last. �FRIDAY, 9 10th This morning was dull and heavy looking, my toes are quite sore that the Horse tramped on last night & 3 are coloured a dark purple. William Higinbotham came up by train last night & went down to the Lake early this morning with the 2 horses & light waggon and brought up their Tent and all their things and got home by {blank} Oclock a m SATURDAY, 10 11th This morning is much the same. On Tuesday last Messrs James Massie & Co. made an assignment to John Smith official assignee, and a meeting of his Creditors are called for the 21st of this month at 2 Oclock August. MONDAY, 12 13th 1877. Sabbath 12th, heavy rain about 4 or 5, then again about 9 - and at 10 Oclock it became heavier again, it kept fair after 11 Oclock but remained dull and heavy all day. This is a dull morning and likely to bring on more rain, between 10 & 11 it rained very heavy for a while with light showers now and then, the afternoon was dry but close & warm. I examined McLaggans hot air furnace and also that of Mr Gowdy TUESDAY, 13 14 This is a very dull dark morning, there was considerable thunder and lightning during the night & some showers this forenoon has been quite wet, some heavy showers fell about 12. And again in the afternoon. The wind was Southerly WEDNESDAY, 14 15th This is also a dulish morning with hot outbursts of sunshine and not like settled weather yet. About 12 & 1 it rained pretty heavy for about ½ an hour Then again at 6 it came on very heavy with large drops and close. Saw McFarish the miller who has been down at Halifax about a loss he has sustained by the failure of a commission house. Goldie is in for about $8,000. John Pipe a 100 Bbls. Tolton is also in �August. THURSDAY, 15 16th 1877. This is dry morning and more settled like, but it looks like as if it had rained during the night, the Thunder is rolling this forenoon and the sky is becoming dark again. Great rain came on about One oclock and continued for 3 hours of incesant heavy rain, when all the gutters and & drains were completely overd flowed and great many cellars flooded and considerable damage done. The crops standing out will suffer greatly FRIDAY, 16 17th This morning opened out fine and clear and looked like settled, it continued so till after One Oclock when a close rain came on with close heat, and must now greatly injure the Spring wheat that is standing out, and am told they are sprouting an inch long. SATURDAY, 17 18th This morning opens out fine and dry like, yet there now and then warm gusts of hot air which makes it very doubtful if it will continue so all day. The amount of Massie's debts are $238,738,39 The Bank of Montreal's claim is $183,725,00 August. MONDAY, 19 20th 1877. Sabbath 19th was a fine dry day. This morning is bright and beautiful and looks quite settled to all appearance. About ½ past One a fire broke out in Horsemans hardware store it began in the cellar, and took hold so rapidly that little or nothing was saved. Williamson & Co. Cormack & Sons, and the Banks of Commerce & Ontario had to move every thing, which was a work of great labour and destruction, but with the hard work of the firemen, and plenty of water the fire was at length got under controll. TUESDAY, 20 21st This is a very fine morning, and settled looking, and the late rains has improved the pastures a good deal. A great many Tomatoes are offered for Sale at 75¢ per Bushel, and remarkably fine. �The Meeting of James Massie's Creditors met and appointed John Smith as assignee. The composition sheet having in most cases been signed by the largest Creditors, the matter was soon got over, and the very few who who objected to accepting the 50¢ in the dollar cash had to comply, another meeting has to be called to meet in 3 weeks according to Law, to confirm these proceedings, when the dividend will be paid. WEDNESDAY, 22d This is a very fine morning, clear Sky and likely to be very warm this day, and it was so. Men have begun to remove the Rubbish out of the burnt building, and D Kennedy has got the job of putting all to rights again. Revd Mr Edward Ebbs came here to day along with Mr Wickson from Toronto they left in the afternoon by the 4.45 train August. THURSDAY, 23d 1877. This seems to be a close morning and of any thing dull looking have thoughts of starting for Stratford this morning, Which I did and got there at a ¼ to 12 and met John Idington on the street. The day was fine and had a good view of the House both of the external and internal arrangements, the floors are laid on nearly all the rooms and the lathing going in the Kitchen part of the house FRIDAY, 23 24th In Stratford, The weather is rather cloudy this morning & raw of anything. Had a turn about the Town this forenoon and found several new Brick houses covered in & ready for the Carpenters and plasterers. I met with Thos Todd of Galt also Mr Ballentyne a dealer in Cheese, with whom we dined. I then went out to the Grand Trunk Repair shops, & found an Old aquaintance who has been directing & making changes in Shops there, has now returned and is going to make such alterations in the amount of work which must be done by the men in the Shops, also of the enlargement of such Cylinders as will admit of it, that will enable an Engine to draw nearly double the number of cars they formerly did, and with the same number of men. SATURDAY, 24 25th Very fine morning. The Great London Show is here already this morning with over 30 cars & 2 fine sleeping cars all their own property, it appears their contract with the G.T.R. Co. is $200, cash down for every time they move, with the Companys Engine always in attendance, their canvas nearly covered the whole fair ground �August. MONDAY, 26 27th 1877. Sabbath 26th This is a very fine morning, the day was dry and warm. Monday morning bright and warm TUESDAY, 27. This is a pleasant morning. The forenoon was quite fine without the least appearance of a change. But between 12 & 1 a dullness came over the atmosphere then the rolling of thunder and a heavy shower of rain for a ¼ of an hour, after an interval of about ½ an hour another very heavy pouring rain came on which lasted 15 or 20 minutes. Mr Cooper the Surveyor has been beat off his work in surveying the Priory Grounds to day, with the view to divide it into lots for Building purposes WEDNESDAY, 28 This was a close cloudy morning and thretning rain. Mrs A and I intended going to Toronto by the cheap Excurction train at 9 a m, but I having to sign a deed of the old Manse to Dr Howitt (for which he paid $3,500 cash) we could not get away till the 11 Oclock train, the weather by that time turned out very fine, called on the Alexanders, and saw the House they are building of Brick & to cost $2,500, the ground in that street is worth $45 per foot front to be ready 1st Nov. We also called on Wm Higinbotham, but could not see him as he would be able to recognise either of us. We left by the 11.45 train having been too late for the 5.15. August. THURSDAY, 29 30th 1877. We got home this morning from Toronto about 2 Oclock by the middnight train, with a great many Guelph folks who had been left behind. This is a splended day for the Harvest Home on the Model Farm, to which I have been invited but for want of conveyance of my own, and having to attend the Babtism of my Son's child this evening I thought it would be too much for us both. We went up to Williams to the Babtism at 7 Oclock and left at 10 the childs was named Walter, Nat, Maggie, & Miss Idington were there �FRIDAY, 30 31st This is a very wet morning, raining hard at 6 Oclock. The Thunder was rolling at ½ past 6 and still raining. 9 Oclock and still raining hard. This is our Fast Day in the Presbyterian Churches in this Town. The afternoon was dry but in the evening it was of any thing a little drizzling rain. The attendance at night in the Church was much better. I went up to Goldie's Mill for a supply of chicken feed, and looked in to the new Engine house, which is very much enlarged, and found them far advanced with the foundation and bed ofor the Engine it is substantial and well built with Water lime, and bolt holes preserved in the work by means of wooden boxes built in as the work goes up. SATURDAY, 31 1st September This is a fine morning and the rain has ceased. I sent Postal card to A Cuningham. But as the day advanced it became quite chilly. There was a meeting of my Creditors this afternoon. All I can hear that was done was the reception of offers for the outeside property, that could not be intertained being far below the mark, another matter, was the purchase of a life interest for my Brother William September. MONDAY, 3d 1877. Sabbath morning is of any thing dark and cloudy, and hope it may keep faire, this being our Communion Sabbath. It got quite cool at midday 60º and at 6 pm 55º. This day has also been chilly, a cold N. West wind has been blowing all day, and those that were up very early this morning found the side walks white with frost TUESDAY, 3 4th This is of any thing a better looking morning a fine clear sky. The Tas �WEDNESDAY, 4 5th This is the Monthly Fair Day and it is a very fine morning, The Fare is but poorly attended. I have just heard that the Elora Mills have been purchased from the Merchant Bank by Mr Horetop for $12, 000 $13,000 September. THURSDAY, 5 6th 1877. This is a cool morning after the rain yesterday afternoon. The day has been pleasant yet cooler than of late this is the Horticultural Show day, and a very fine Show it is, neither the Cauliflower nor the Egg plant was so good either in size or compactness, & too many green leaves in the centre of them, a fine desplay of Plums, but hardly ripe FRIDAY, 6 7th This is a dull morning and looks like more rain and there was a light shower in the forenoon SATURDAY, 7 8th This was a fine morning, and as it advanced a great many waggons with fruit and vegitables drew up at the market such as, tomatoes, grapes of various Kinds, Melons, corn, &c. September. MONDAY, 10th 1877. Sabbath, this is a fine clear morning with moderate temprature. In the afternoon there was a slight shower TUESDAY, 10 11th This was of any thing a dull morning, and very much like rain. Went out the Dundas road to look out for some store pigs WEDNESDAY, 11 12th This is a very fine morning and as the day advances is getting very warm September. THURSDAY, 12 13th 1877. This is a splendid morning, and it will be highly favourable for the Caladonian Gathering this day at the Exehibition grounds �FRIDAY, 13 14th This appears to be a very fine morning & have made up mind to go down to Hespeler by the Cars and walk to Peters. I found them all so far as he & the son & daughter were well, but Mrs Idington was complaining a good deal of lowness of spirits &c., The weather was very warm, they have had a fine crop of splended peaches ripe & good. It is only once in several years they can have the like. I was driven down to Hespeler saw old Jacob who is preparing to run his distillery next week, he complains of the poor proffits they are making, he sold the last sale of rye at 80¢ duty paid, and from haveing been in store for some 8 or 10 weeks it was found that the Barrels after being emptied, weighed more than they were tared on an average 6 lbs which he had to allow of the spirits. SATURDAY, 14 15th This is another very fine morning, with a very fresh breeze, a great quantity of Peaches are daily being brought to town by rail and selling at $1.50 a box that a few days ago were selling at $2.50 to $3.00 - & Apples 75¢ & $1.00 a bag. I met Geo Randall of Waterloo returning from Toronto he says he sold Rye Whisky duty paid at 83¢ & in Bond at 23¢ and says that there is nothing in it, & would gladly sell out Mill & Destillery at 50¢. September. MONDAY, 16 17th 1877. Sabbath morning was dull after such a heavy fall of rain during the night, washing out great ruts on the roads. But as the day advanced it became fine & warm. Mr Smith in the forenoon, & Mr Wardrope in the evening. This Monday morning is a little damp but pleasant about ½ past One it began to rain and continued more or less throughout the afternoon. Mr Jas. Caulfields, flour and saw mills were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning between 12 & 1 am. They were leased (except the saw mill) to Messrs. Cordiner & Haigh, the total loss is from $8,000 to $10,000 and no Insurance whatever, having neglected to renew the Policy for some months. Higinbotham started for Orangevelle meeting to night TUESDAY, 17 18th This is a fine morning, and looks as if there had been some rain last night. I took a strol this afternoon to see the progress made. �F.W. Stone is getting round again but he has been very ill for some days back WEDNESDAY, 18 19th This is quite a fresh morning, but there was frost on the side walks at 5 a. m. September. THURSDAY, 19 20th 1877. This is a fine dry morning, and cool and pleasant FRIDAY, 20 21st There was a little frost this morning, but clear and bright SATURDAY, 21 22d This is another fine clear morning, but the grass had a white coating this morning, there is very little done in the Mill in gristing of any Kind September. MONDAY, 23 24th 1877. Sabbath morning 23d Sept. clear and bright, and looks as there had been a light frost. This is a very fine morning. The Inspectors of my Estate examined the peice of road I purchased from the Council or rather exchanged as I gave them a road for it, and got a deed from them & gave them one also. TUESDAY, 24 25th This is a fine morning, and a long train went up to London well filled with passengers for the Exhibition at London. Higinbotham left for Tornonto by the last train to be present at the Marriage of Mrs Wm Higinbothams daughter by her first husband, Miss to Mr {blank} Morrison son of Angus Morrison, Mayor of Toronto. WEDNESDAY, 25 26th This is a very fine morning, but so many Cars for the Exibition as yesterday. I went up to Goldie's Mill this afternoon, and find they have got the Engine & fly wheel connected, & have hung the new boiler along side of the old one, the old wall remaining between them. They are both return tubular boilers the masons were building in the furnace with fire Bricks, and forming the �inverted arch below the boiler with common bricks, they are also taking out the old pully & part of the shafting, and going to put in a larger pully & shaft of 5¼" diameter, very little done to the condencer as yet, will take 2 weeks yet before all is going again. A. B. Stewart passed down from Detroit by the 5. train, spoke to P. S. Stevenson who was also on board. September. THURSDAY, 26 27th 1877. This is a rainey morning. William went to Toronto at 11 a m. George Linds 2 boys called to the eldest is 20 years past last May, they had both been to the Exhibition at London, where over 30,000 people were admitted by ticket. James Goldie is is putting in a new intermidiate wrought iron shaft about 20 feet long at least, all turned and polished 5¼ inches diameter, (the old one was only about 4 in and in 2 lengths). The Chimey plate on the new foundation (which is only tempory is 30 inches diameter to suit the present smoke stalk) But the foundation for ultimately building a Brick one on is 9 feet square of substantial masonary. FRIDAY, 27 28th This is a very fine morning, quite mild and the flowers in the garden fresh vigerous as they were in June and think that new flowers are comming in Bloom. Wm returned from Toronto this morning. A great many have returned from the Provincial Show this afternoon SATURDAY, 28 29th This is another beautiful morning. A great many people in town, and great quantities of fruit and vegitables, also an Auction of Horsemans goods saved from the fire. Our Minister Mr Smith got up another 2 loads of furnature and got them in from the station. The wooden drain along the South side of Quebec street is nearly completed it is about {blank} feet wide, and {blank} deep at the deepest part Ceder cills �September. MONDAY, 1st October 1877. Sabbath 30th is a very foggy or misty morning that I cannot see ½ across the river. This morning we enter on the first day of October 1877 which is a most charming morning, there has been a light shower of rain during the night but now all is clear & fine. About 9 a m Higinbotham, little Alice and I went down to Richard Nicklin's Saw Mill in Flambro & retured in the afternoon the day was very warm, yet fine and airey, people seemed to be busey lifting their Potatoes, Wm Leslie had the largest I have ever seen. The roads were in fine order, and the condition of the Farms and steading appeared much improved since I was down in that quarter October. TUESDAY, 2d This is quite a dull morning and has every appearance of rain, which will be a drawback to the Fair which opens to day here, as well as in Hamilton, neither Society being willing to give way to the other. The contractor for digging the cellar of Higinbothams small shop at the East end of the Grand Trunk Bridge began this morning. About 10 minutes past 7 this evening my daughter Mrs Higinbotham was safely delivered of a daughter. WEDNESDAY, 3d This morning is likewise a dull morning, but the mist now appears to be falling, and likely to be fine. The day is turning out to be fine, and a great many visitors are pouring in by horse conveyance and by the Trains. I went up to the Exhibition grounds in the afternoon and found the show of farm Impliments more extensive, the Roots of all kinds larger and very solid, and the display of fruit was extraordinary, and fine October. THURSDAY, 3 4th 1877. There is quite a change this morning, the rain has come at last and rather heavy at times, the wind from the West. �The Early Vermont Potatoe is a very fine one. But the Late Rose is more productive FRIDAY, 4 5th This is quite a cool morning, there had frost, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant. About noon we got the loan of Higinbothams horse & Buggie and went up to the Exhibition ground, and found that the Exhibitors were begining to pack up their things, altogether the affair was a success notwithstanding that the Hamilton show was on the same days. It appears that Messrs Kemp & Mitchell of the Bank were looking all round the premises SATURDAY, 5 6th This is a pleasant morning, although there has been a little frost. The day turned out quite pleasant, at noon when I went up to town I met our old friend Edward Martin, the lawyer formerly of Guelph, but now of St Louis. The contractor for Higinbothams cellar has about completed the excavation October. MONDAY, 7 8th 1877. Sabbath morning 7th inst. is a fine dry morning, but the grass was quite white at ½ past 6. This Monday morning is very wet, seems to be steady & with a heavy shower now and then & no outdoor work going on TUESDAY, 10 9th This morning is better but still dropping of the roof, as if there had been rain during the night. The day turned out much better than could have been expected in the early part of the forenoon. The Sabbath School Convension of Ontario began this morning in the Norfolk Methodist Church about 200 having arrived, but they are flocking in by every train. Miss Alles Snider, a delegate took tea with us. We attended the meeting this evening of the Sabbath School Convension, which was filled to overflowing, & good speeches delivered �WEDNESDAY, 9 10th This is a dull looking morning after the rain during the night or early morning. The day continued very unsettled with showers in the afternoon and evening. We again attended the Convension this evening. October. THURSDAY, 10 11th 1877. This is another wet and dull looking morning, and the clouds looks very water like. Business still continues very unsettled still a great many failures are reported almost daily and the weekly reports are almost as numerous of late as they were when the depression was at its worst. The defalcation & embeselments very frequent. It is quite cold this afternoon the wind Northerly, and slight drizzling rain at times. A party in Hamilton has bought a large number of the old whisky barrels, 7 cars are engaged for them & they are being loaded this afternoon FRIDAY, 1112th This looks like a clear settled morning, the wind is yet from a Northerly direction but not so cold as yesterday afternoon SATURDAY, 14 13th A dry morning, with frost on the grass, the sky cloudy at 7 a. m. the sky is clearing up as the morning advances October. MONDAY, 14 15th 1877. Sabbath day was fine and warm & quite a sumer day. This morning was a fine clear morning, Nat, went off towards Erin villiage this morning. I went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon, but the Steam Engine was standing still but it had been going 3 days last week. But the Condener is not attached to it yet. TUESDAY, 15 16th This is rather a dull morning and cold, Northerly wind. It continued raw and, and drizzling rain now and then �WEDNESDAY, 16 17th This is a wet morning, but during the day it improved and was quite dry in the afternoon. The Sale of the lots of Land in my Estate came of at One Oclock October. THURSDAY, 17 18th 1877. This is another dull morning and a good deal of mist that it almost wets one through in a short time. I have made up my mind to proceed to Stratford to consult John Idington about dower. I did start by the ½ past 2 train and got there about ½ past 4, and found him engaged at an arbitration between a Farmer and the New Railway Co. from Woodstock, Stratford and into the Huron Tract. I staid at the Hotel all night and after tea had some time to consult him as well as in the morning. FRIDAY, 18 19th This was a very wet morning in Stratford & having rained very heavy through the night the streets were very wet I left by the early train for the East at 9.25. and got here at 11. a. m. and found it wet and disagreable here also, and mason work suspended for the day. SATURDAY, 19 20th This is a cold raw morning, but as yet no rain although it looks like it. It is getting colder as the day advances, however the afternoon was dry but not in any way cheerfull weather. I handed in a letter to the Inspectors of my Estate this forenoon about my Wifes Dower I went up to Goldies Mill in the afternoon and saw the new Engine at work which to all appearance went well the speed is much reduced below the old one that was taken away, and the valves are not so intricate and difficult to set and keep in order the boiler's are fed at present with hot water from the Exaust cistern, But when the condencer is completed I do not see how they can feed with hot water, without an additional fixture for the purpose October. MONDAY, 21 22d 1877. 21st There was frost last night and the side walks with the effects of it. The Assizes began to day Judge Morrison preciding �TUESDAY, 22 23d This was a remarkably fine morning. It continued so all the early part of the day but a great change came about towards the after part of the day, turned rather cold and dreary. This last few days the leaves have been falling of the trees in great quantities WEDNESDAY, 23 24th This is a dull morning and raw. Reports are going about that the Guelph Mills & all the property of the Bank of Commerce is sold, but cannot trace it to any authentic source as yet, but after Saturday it will be fully known after the tenders are opened. About 7 Oclock it began to rain and continued for some time October. THURSDAY, 24 25th 1877. This is a foggy morning, and even aproaching to fine rain, the mist lasted most of the forenoon. Sturdy's trial for the abduction of Miss Carr came on this morning, and the Courtroom was cramed. About 5 p. m called at the G. Trunk station the carrs M were late & got tired waiting and left, but had only gone out of the gate when I heard the train comming and I returned and the first one I recognised was my Brother James, from Bayfield FRIDAY, 25 26th This is a dull raw morning and the Thermometer down to 34º. The grass is keeping green and fine as yet and affords fine pasture in abundance. The day continued cold throughout. There was great crouds in the Courthouse to hear the trial of Sturdy it was difficult to squeze in to get standing room. I was informed to day that Williamson offers Carpets made at Elora for 87¢ per yard that cost 85¢ in the making, & when you deduct his proffit for selling of from 10 to 12¢ per yard it will leave the manufacturer nothing but a heavy loss, of perhaps 12¢ per yard. I heard that the Bank of Commerce �has a claim or Mortgage of $25,000 on the flour & woolen Mills at Ayr the Woolen Mill was lately destroyed by fire, which must leave the proprietors in a poor way SATURDAY, 26 27th This morning seems to be dull and louring and looks like rain. During the day it kept off, was never clear and bright all day. The Court closed for the day about not one oclock. There is yet a dullness in most of trades, great complaints as to the difficulty in collecting outstanding debts. The Wellington Hotel is not finished yet such as stairs to the basement floors there, and painting and staining. The heating apperatus is appearantly finished. But the prospects of it paying are bad should the, Duncan Act, be carried October. MONDAY, 28 29th 1877. Sabbath morning dull and misty. Tempt. 43º and mild. {Newspaper clipping} TUESDAY, 29 30th This morning is bright, but there has been a heavy frost as the grass is white at 7 a. m. and the side walks as well all covered with Rime. WEDNESDAY, 30 31st This is a somewhat dull morning Tempt. at 40º, and cloudy October. November THURSDAY, 31 1st 1877. This is a very nice fall morning, But have heard that the young men, have done some mischeif at the back of the Hill in taking Higinbothams gates of the hinges, and breaking some parts which I went over and with assistance restored to their places and got the 11 pigs put back into the field. The Assizes were finished this afternoon November. FRIDAY, 1 2d This is a very wet morning, it rained hard through night, and has washed down a great quantity of the fine yellow leaves of the Maples &c. The day throughout was blustering & stormy. �William at Hamilton to day. James D Allan and Higinbotham went up to London SATURDAY, 3d This is a somewhat pleasanter morning yet coldish and requires an overcoat. In the forenoon it was clear dry and the masons were at work, but those on the upper works of the New Catholic Church did not appear and slight flurries of snow now and then. At 5 p m when the train passed down, the roofs of the coaches or cars had a coating of Snow on them. Nat returned from London this evening, he bot 500 Bbls crude oil at Petrolia November. MONDAY, 4 5th 1872 This Sabbath morning was dry and cold and a little frost on the grass at 7 a m but cleared off, and the fore part of the day was tolerably fine, but in the afternoon it became heavy & dull & between 3 & 4 began to snow, and continued all the afternoon & evening. Nat went to Hamilton this morning. Monday morning wet, with showers of sleet and rain, up to about noon. It then began to snow steady and lay on the ground TUESDAY, 5 6th This is a Wintry looking morning thin ice covers the Dam and the ground is all coverd Snow between one & 2 inches deep. As the day advanced it became more pleasant though wet and muddy. We made some calls for the first time on Mrs Hogg (widow of our late Minister) and also on our New Minister Mr Smith. I cut up some pigs to day at Higinbothams. Some geese were frozen on the Dam last night and are not relieved yet. �WEDNESDAY, 6 7th This is a moderate winter looking morning, the Dam is again froze over this morning also. About 9 Oclock it began to warm up and become fine. This being the Monthly Fair Day I went to Evan McDonalds and brought my Cow to the Fair ground and Sold her for $25. cash. The masons have been at work to day building at the End addition of Williamson's Shop, and are now leveled for the cills of the upper windows. November. THURSDAY, 7 8th 1872. This morning quite dull and wet, there is a close fine rain falling steady, and will prevent any Mason work being done to day, as the day advances there is no appearance of any sessation of the rain. I wrote to John Smith, Bridge of Allan to day about his lot in Hamilton FRIDAY, 8 9th This is a cold morning with, ice on the ponds only yet it is dull, yet the masons began to work on Williamsons building at the ("Lion"). Also the men worked at the roof of the Catholic Church in carrying up the central spire which seems to be a slender one yet considerably higher than the old one still standing SATURDAY, 9 10th This is a tollerable fine morning. The market was very well supplied, and further I saw 30 or 40 coops of live Turkeys being the last load of a shipment of 1900 of them to be sent off to New York this afternoon. Went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon to see his New Engine going after the condencer was attached & am now convinced that a condencer in connection with a high pressure Engine is an emence saving, The loss of which in years past has contributed to my loss & ruin, in the great waste of fuel November. MONDAY, 11 12th 1877. This is a moderate morning of any thing mild yet very dull, yet no rain fell during the forenoon �TUESDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning for the time of the year. The forenoon turned out pleasant and the people began to turn out to attend the Sale of the remainder of the loose property at the Mills and Distillery. The Auctioneer Mr Knowles began to sell the things in the Office such as maps, inks, desks, clock, files for papers, tin boxes. Thermometers & many things too numerous to mention then the old Bedsteads & Bedding that remained from the last Sale Then firewood, the soft wood going as low as 50¢ & 60¢ was stopped some casks and 5 tuns of oak WEDNESDAY, 13 14th This is a moderate day going to be, it is dry but dull, yet mild and outdoor work going on freely. I am busey cutting down a stand for a stove for dining room to cook with &c. November. THURSDAY, 14 15th 1877. This is a wet morning. At 10 Oclock it began to rain very heavy and what little work that was doing before the shower is now stopped. Fitted up pipes in dinning room stove. It rained again this evening for a short time FRIDAY, 15 16th This is a fine bright morning, and the sun shone out finely, and made a pleasant change, how long it may last. I began to set up the old 8 day Mill office clock at Higinbothams which he bought at the sale for $1.00. Peter Idington & wife called after dinner for a short time, and left Town about ½ past 4. p.m. Peter Idington & wife were here, (I borrowed $20 from him) We are to have our meeting of the Worsley Trustees on the 3d Decr. SATURDAY, 16 17th This morning is quite a change from yesterday, it is mild so far as to allow a drizzling rain to fall, and the atmosphere is dull, and looks like more rain. �It however kept fair during the afternoon but about ½ past 5 it became dull & dark with frequent flashes of lightning and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower of rain and high wind from the N. West came on and lasted for about ½ an hour November. MONDAY, 18 19th 1877. 18th This is a cold Sabbath morning it is dry & freezing, & a strong wind from the North & N. West. This Monday morning is fine and bright, and the Northerly wind continues cold yet the frost is not so very hard as yet the glass at 9 Oclock a. m. was 28º. But it is astonishing to see the depth that the roads are frozen, which is clearly seen, in digging up some of the old gass pipes, the direction of which having been changed, when several miles of new and ones of larger caliber have been put in this year. TUESDAY, 19 20th This is a moderate monning and looks as if it is going to be a fine day. The Court of Chancery met to day. The day turned out fine, and we took a walk up to Williams House. WEDNESDAY, 20 21st This is a pleasant morning, and outdoor work going on freely, building in both stone & wood, also cutting down the elevated sidewalks at Elliots Hill, and preparing to make steps of aproach to the Houses on each side. Peter Idington here this forenoon, also his Son John from Statford attending to a case in Chancery which he got so arranged as to allow of his return home by the ½ past 2 train. The Court adjourned untill Friday. Mrs John Sully died at noon to day aged 71 years & 9 months November. THURSDAY, 21 22d 1877. This is a mild dull wet morning, with a continuos fine close rain with the glass at 42º, and the grass quite green yet. The Church was very well attended to day, and we got a splended Sermon from Mr Smith. The day has continued wet �FRIDAY, 22 23d This is a thick misty morning, all wet arround us and quite calm and mild, glass 41º at ½ past 7 a.m. SATURDAY, 23 24th This is a very wet morning dark and dull, the rain continuing all morning, glass 44º at 7 a.m. The wind from the N East and getting colder as the day advances, and still raining. About ½ past 10 this forenoon the new addition to Williamsons with a loud noise, the whole front of the upper story and the half of the middle one, and a portion of the end wall and many of the joists broken in peices. {Newspaper cuttings} 10th Oct 1877 November. MONDAY, 25 26th 1877. This Sabbath morning is another damp and misty day, the glass at 7 a m 41º. At about 9 a m I recd. a Telegram from Adam Brown Esqr of Hamilton that he desired my attendance of my his Mothers Funeral at 3 oclock, So I determined to go down, got ready as quick as possible and had the good fortune to get Mr Murton to take me out in his Buggy with all speed, and was there 4 minutes before the 9.35 train started, got to Hamilton about ½ past 11. The weather showrey, took dinner at McNaughtons attended funeral at 3. {Newspaper cutting} 24 Nov 1877 TUESDAY, 26 27th In Hamilton, wet dissagreable morning WEDNESDAY, 27 28th Dry morning with a little frost, and a few flakes of snow at times. The bricklayers are about up with the walls of Higinbothams little Shop. There is great work in voting for & against the Duncan liquor Act, those against have a very large majority November. THURSDAY, 28 29th 1877. This is a fine clear morning Thermometer at 27º, Although the frost was enough to freeze the mortar yet the Bricklayers started, but having neither Bricks nor lime, they had to quit work, from that cause alone. �The Anti Duncanites had a grand procession to night a great number paraded with torch lights, also a great many carriages loaded with officers & delegates from other parts also a display of fireworks, the night was very cold FRIDAY, 29 30th There is hard frost this morning, the wind was cold strong, This is our Fast day in the Church, the fire's or heating apperatus had not been attended to properly and the Church was very cold, and having my Overcoat off I shivered a great part of the time Revd Mr Mullen of Fergus preached. James Kirkpatrick Esqr died this morning in Hamilton. Born in Sanfield near Belfast 1791. married in 1815 and removed to Canada & settled in Barton as a Land Surveyor. John Davidson, Postmaster Galt died there this afternoon at 5 Oclock of Paralysis. SATURDAY, 30 1st Decr Hard frost during the night and this morning it was calm yet the Thermometer indicated 20º below freezing. The little snow that fell is still laying over the ground December. MONDAY, 3d 1877. Sabbath 2d Being our Communion Sabbath is fine and clear there was hard frost last night the glass at 8 was 13º above Zero. This Monday morning was clear & bright the ground very bare of Snow and the Therter. at 26º at 7 a.m. Meeting to day of Miss Worsleys & the late G Worsleys Trustees at Guthrie, Wall, & Cutten, office to at at 2 Oclock recd. check for balance of funds. $416.66. Mr Coopers arrears of rent of Rose Cottage is $196.00. Mr Watt had answer from Stratford that the arrears of Taxes due by the Estate on Lots 130 and 287 is $68.76 TUESDAY, 3 4th This was a little milder morning, but not bright. It continued dry during the forenoon, the roads fine smooth and dry and hard. �But in the afternoon it began with a few flurries of Snow, and then turned into fine rain, but close and not heavy. Nat went down to Toronto in answer to a Telegram that his brother William was dieng, but did not get there to see him alive. Robert White one of my oldest aquaintance died to day at 1 Oclock. I also had a letter from Mr James Hutchison, that his wife died last Sabbath wishing me to attend the funeral tomorrow, but not being free from a cold I have had I cannot go WEDNESDAY, 4 5th This is quite a soft morning and quite mild glass up to 40º, and a thick fogg falling. The chimney and gable end of the shop was put up yesterday. Several more failures, both great and small in Montreal and other places December. THURSDAY, 5 6th 1877. This is quite a change from yesterday, the ground is quite hard, and a keen wind blowing from the N. West. I attended Robert White's funeral at 2 Oclock to day as far as the Church, but the weather was too cold for me to go to the cemetery. The times are still very depressed Moulton (colured) grain and wool buyer has obtained an extension of time from his Creditors, Lock and Galbraith have also called on their Creditors for an extension of time FRIDAY, 6 7th This is a cold morning freesing hard the wind from the N. East. I got Donald McGinnes to fill up round the boxes for the cellar windows of Higinbothams little shop SATURDAY, 7 8th This morning was not quite so cold as yesterday only 27º. There had been a fall of snow during the night but very light. During the day we had 2 or 3 light showers. Reports to day about the safety of the steamer City of Berlin are becoming alarming and some packages have been cast ashore thought to have been on board of her. �December. MONDAY, 9 10th 1877. Sabbath 9th had some snow on the ground, fallen during the night glass about Freezing, at noon began to thaw and the side walks got quite wet. This morning was mild 28º and as the day advanced it became more mild, and the snow is melting fast. A Telegram reached here about 10 am that the Steam Ship City of Berlin was all safe, having broken her Shaft when 2 days sail from reaching England TUESDAY, 10 11th This is a very mild morning the glass at 37º and the roads getting quite slopy again. As the day advances the Sun is shinning out fine WEDNESDAY, 11 12th This is a very mild morning the glass at 30º and as the day advanced it became much milder and more like Spring weather. And as the day advanced it improved, the roads also becoming more sloppy, and lots of cattle comming in for the Show tramped the mudd pretty well. December. THURSDAY, 12 13th 1877. This is another mild morning, dull and inclined to rain. The Thermometer at 40º. It began to rain a little past 9 a m. This the Fat Cattle Show day, and a great many were brought into Town yesterday. There was a fine show of fat cattle, and a very fine display of fat Poultry of all kinds, some of the Turkeys weighing 14 lbs each. I wrote to John Smith Bridge of Allan, Scotland, also to Wm and Andrew Fisher in Philadelphia. * I received the first paper of the Weekly Witness to day dated the 13th FRIDAY, 13 14th This is a little colder the glass at 30º at 7 a m the roads are dry, and the weather clear. �Nat and his son William went down to Hamilton & thence to Toronto this morning. (*Weekly Witness to day) SATURDAY, 14 15th This is a dull morning as yet. I have got Busby this morning to trim the Grape vines so as to preserve them as far as I can & my means will permit, But several of them are dead from 1 to 2 feet from the top downwards. I afterwards got him to dig a drain at the side of Higinbothams little store and found the ground so soft that he could strike the Pick at one blow down to the handle. I recd. a letter from John Smith in Scotland. Nat & William returned from Toronto this evening December. MONDAY, 16 17th 1877. This Sabbath is a remarkably fine day as mild as a day in May in morning at 7 a m it was 2º above freezing viz 34º. and at One Oclock on our return from Church the Thermometer was 42º out of the Sun and all the frost out of the ground. This is a mild morning the glass at 34º at 7 a.m. and became warmer as the day advanced it is as mild as yesterday. The cold that my wife has had for a week & more was worse this evening. TUESDAY, 17 18th There is quite a change this morning the wind is round to the East and the glass at 7 was 26º, the sky is hasey and dull. Martin has got the floor of the small Shop for Higinbotham laid. I remitted money to Wickson & also Mr Reeve of Toronto. WEDNESDAY, 18 19th This is a very different morning for yesterday during the night it became quite mild and it rained during the night and morning at 7 a m a light shower was falling and the Thermometer at 40º and about 10 Oclock it was 46º and a thick fogg was falling �December. THURSDAY, 19 20th 1877. This morning opened up the same as yesterday with the glass between 30º & 40º and quite mild all the day, and the roads out of town are very muddy, that is the side and concession roads, the main gravel roads are in pretty fair order FRIDAY, 20 21st This is much the same kind of morning, with the exception that there had been rain during the night and also a shower this morning about 7. The main front window is put into the shop this morning, and Martin has begun to strap the walls SATURDAY, 21 22d This is also a very mild close dull morning, the grass and walks quite damp, the Holly is fine and green and in demand by the Butchers for to decorate their Beef, Sheep & Pigs which are hung up in profusion. The whole day was thick and dark with fogg, I cannot remember such weather to continue so near Christmas when several have been plowing this very week with great ease December. MONDAY, 23 24th 1877. Sabbath 23d was mild a little above freezing and the ground wet with the falling fogg. This Monday is another soft morning and the glass about 35º and as the day advances it becomes more foggy that one can scarsly see more than accross the street, such a continuation of thick close weather I cannot remember, even the year of the Rebelion 1837 which was mild and open weather even into the new year, but cannot remember so much fogg. TUESDAY, 24 25th Christmas Day, at 7 a m dull and dark weather and the glass at freezing, and did not get above 35º all day, in the afternoon the fine rain or falling dew came on and towards 4 Oclock a close rain fell for some time, there was very little mirth and pleasure riding or driving and hardly any ice on the Dam. I dined at Higinbothams but Mrs Allan did not venture out having not sufficiently recovered from her cold. �WEDNESDAY, 25 26th This is another moderate morning at 7 a.m. the glass was exactly at ZFreezing and not a breath of wind, it was dark that I had to go outside with the light as frequently of late to see the figures of the Thermometer. It is really a remarkable season, and all the Merchants complaining of the want of trade. December. THURSDAY, 26 27th 1877. This is another very mild morning glass at 37º at 7 a.m and the Sun shone out, and every thing except the leafless trees looked like a May morning. William Higinbotham starts for Erin villiage to try what he can do in a druggests shop there. The glazer has put in the glass in the windows in the New Store and the Plasterer is first coating it to day FRIDAY, 27 28th This is another charming morning, there was frost last night sufficient to freeze the Dam over with a thin coat of ice, at 7 a.m. the glass was 27º at 10 the Sun shone out splendidly. I put on a new truss this morning made in Philadelphia and seems to fit well so far and give me great releif SATURDAY, 28 29th This is a fine clear morning glass 28º at 7 a.m the grass is all white with frost. The day was certainly fine and the Market well supplied with every thing you could think. The news to day from Europe looks as if England is to be drawn in to the war so as to maintain her ground as to the protection of Constantinople and the free passage of the Dardinelles December. MONDAY, 30 31st 1877. Sabbath was a fine day and the Church well attended, there had been pritty hard frost through the night, for the streets were hard and dry. This morning being the last day of the year is getting colder as the glass was at 20º at 7 a.m. the wind enclined to the East and snow flakes flying, & does not seem to come down freely. �The large wholesale house of George Winks & Co. has failed with liabilities of $300,000 and Assets to pay 74¢ in the dollar. Mr Kirkpatrick of Goderich and Mr Hugh McCullauch of Galt were here inspecting the Mill to see what repairs are required, and what improved apperatus is requestte to keep up with the times* Tuesday 31 *Mr Kirkpatrick told the Miller that he could build a new mill at the Railway Station that could grind all the flour he would want to make for $18,000 and save all the teaming of flour & wheat, which is a very large item, and have no dam ice or backwater to contend with, nor shortness of water for half of the year, so that the Bank would have to come down a great deal more in their price than what they now ask. For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page} DAILY</p> <p>1872.</p> <p>JOURNAL {Handwritten} 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - Newspaper cutting and Calendar for 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>7th or 9th Nov 1875</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting.}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1877</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>16th Aug 1877</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates below.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings and a funeral notice for SOPHIA FRASER}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1st. Eleven a.m. Perches Lot 120.</p> <p>2d Part of Lot 121.</p> <p>3 Strip in rear of school {-}</p> <p>4. Lots 18, 11 + 12.</p> <p>5 Lots 7, 8, 9</p> <p>6 84, 83, 143, 145, 79, 113.</p> <p>7. 5 + 6 Neeve st.</p> <p>8. 12 + 13 (Ramp 3d) Div As (8 acres)</p> <p>9. Part of Lot 1, a, 2 acres</p> <p>10. Lot in Priory street</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting with handwritten dates} Mail of the 4th Jany 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting}</p> <p>{Mathematical calculations}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Handwritten plan of The Old House}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page} - RATES OF POSTAGE; LAW TERMS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; BANK HOLIDAYS; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates}</p> <p>{Printed} DIARY 1877. M.S. PUTNAM, HAMILTON. ONT.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 1. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning 12ºabove zero, at 7 a m and plenty of snow for good sleighing, the Churches were well attended yesterday. We hear that William Dickson Esq of Galt died this day aged 77 years and 6 months</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and signed the document of Assignment.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>1877-1759=118 Fine calm morning, thermometer at 7 a m, was 2º below zero. A great many people are in Town, this being the Monthly Fair Day, there seems to be very few cattle fit for Beef.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter morning Glass at 7 a.m. 10º above zero, calm, and fine sleighing. Peter Idington Idington and his Grandson, Patrick here to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6. January</span></h3> <p>This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the middle of the day. There was a good many teams in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day, glass about 8º above zero at 7 a.m. and about Church time 10º above. This morning is fine and moderate, and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of snow. All busey putting all the things in order so as to take an Inventory of them</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning. A little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here and went to went to Waterloo by noon train, having returned from Georgetown where her daughter has got a situation as school teacher.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning, clear and pleasant moderate frost at 7 a m, about 12º. But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 11. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was also a moderate morning. This is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow &amp; snow a little. I went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington who wired that he would come, but he did not then but came by the late train, and had an Interview with the Manger of the Bank and Lemon, with regard to settling about my Son Williams liability in my Estate, when it was agreed that he should give up every thing house &amp; lot with bar of dower, to pay $15 rent per month for the house untill May, and to get back his furniture at 50¢ in the dollar. Dr Hogg is not well this week</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12.</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning. At 7 a.m. the glass was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 a m it was 5º below zero. The Annual Meeting of the Directors dined together at the Queens. At 2 p m a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Wellington Mutual was held, and Report of the last years buisness read, when the old Board of directors were re elected there was a much larger meeting of stockholders than usual or on former occasions.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the day, and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderate day, at 7 a.m. the glass was about 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder. A Mr Frazer preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr Hogg passed a bad night. This morning was about the same temperature. But a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or a snow storm, when after 2 p.m. the wind sprung up from the N West with a continuous fall of snow and very cold going against the wind. Dr Hogg no better to day spitting up blood from the lungs</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7 a m. A good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still, there being no wind to drift it, but the Trains are very irregular in arriving</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 18, 1877</span></h2> <p>This was not a very cold morning about 12º at 7 a m and towards noon quite mild. Dr Hogg passed a very restless night &amp; now some easier to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning, and only 30º in the glass. It has been thick and misty all day and looks as if a thaw was beginning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Last night has been very mild, and rained a good deal, at 7 a.m. the Thermometer stood at 35º, and water dropping from the roofs. But at 10 Oclock the wind had chopped round to the North and the Mercury went down below freezing &amp; still sinking. About ½ past 11 a very sudden snow storm sprung up, lasting only 10 or 15 minutes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning at 8 am glass 5º above zero clear and cold all day. To day at 7 a m glass 10º above zero. This mornings papers announce the death of John Fleming M.P.P. of Galt, which took place in his own house yesterday at noon, he was born in Dumfries Scotland 1819 I have known him since he entered his apprenticeship with Jas Coleman Esq. of Dundas about 40 years ago, he was struck with a Parlatic stroke on Monday the 15th while dressing, to proceed to Toronto to attend the Parliament.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning at 7 a.m. 12º above. The day was generally cold and sharp wind from the N West.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>This morning at 7 a m 13º above zero about 12" of snow had fallen during the night and snowing of a fine close kind continued during the forenoon. In the afternoon the wind has got round to the North &amp; N. West.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January, THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>Very fine winter weather. The members of the Local House of Assembly came up to visit the Model Farm, and returned by the special train in the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>Milder morning than yesterday. Mr A. B. Stewart arrived this evening from Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 29. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning. This being the day for the first meeting of my Creditors, and hope that there may be a full attendance. The meeting took place in Mr Smiths office at ½ past 2, the President of the Bank of Commerce, Mr William McMaster was present, Messrs Lemon, Guthrie &amp; John Idington were present, Mr F. W. Stone the largest Cr. except the Bank acted for many of the creditors that were absent. My statement was read to the meeting the cause of the failure. I was then questioned on behalf of Mr Stone and as to what pressure was used by the Bank to force me to give them a mortgage</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 1. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning, such as we have had for the most of the week</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning no great thaw by any means, but mild and fine weather</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not so mild. I am considerably better to day the pain is mostly in the calf of my left leg</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine day, went to Church in the forenoon only, and heard Revd. Mr Duff preach. I walked with much more freedom, yet considerable pain in the calf of my leg. This morning the trees are all clothed with a thick coating of horefrosts, which is flowing off with the wind as the day advances.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>This morning the glass was at freezing, and there is appearance of some change. I feel a considerable deal better in my leg this morning. The merchants in Town complain a good deal of the dullness of trade it is much worse than at this time last year, and in Montreal there is not a day but failures are announced of greater or less amount.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass stood at 34º at 7 a m and as the day advanced it got up to 40º, and the roads became wet, and the sleighing wearing away. This is the Monthly Fair day there is a great many people in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>8º above zero at 7 a m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>A very fine morning and about 10º above zero as there is every appearance of this being a fine day I have made arrangements to pay our long promised visit to Fishers Mills, before the roads get too bare of snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning also</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was remarkably fine day, the glass at ½ past 7 a m was 20º above zero, and on our return from Church the Sun had great power in thawing the snow, the sidewalks were quite clear of snow and dry. Dr Hogg steped up to the Pulpit and gave out the intimations about the Communion and the Sabbath school, he was very weak in voice. This Monday morning it is much colder 8º above zero at 7 a m, but as the forenoon advanced, the wind increased from West to N. West with occasional flurries of snow which was a very great change from yesterday. Higenbotham left this morning at 11 Oclock for Toronto thence for Ottawa in the evening, Mrs Smith and Mrs Wallace accompanied him so far to see their brother Wm who is not much better</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This morning was fully as cold in the morning but as the day advanced it became more moderate. William and his wife and George went down to Fishers Mills at noon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h3> <p>The glass at 7 a m this morning was 4º above zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning is not quite so cold 20º above zero. Quite an excitement is created this morning about Higinbotham &amp; McClaggans Agent, Jones, who has absconded last night and turns out to be considerable behind in his cash to them and indebted to many in Town. Fair ice</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>This morning is even milder than yesterday the Thermometer indicating 34º above zero at 7 a m. The forenoon was of any thing brooding a change. I left the house about ½ past 12 and went up as far as Blyths tavern to meet the funeral of Mrs Frazer of Elora, they came in sight just as I was about to tie my horse in the shed a Blast of Snow came on on my way up, the sleighing was bad &amp; had to take the Buggy, it got cold by the time I returned</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>This morning was dull at 7 a m the glass was at 21º below zero, and began snowing and increased to a heavy fall of it. 7 am 21º began snowing and increased to a heavy one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cutting}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 19. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderately fine day. This Monday morning the glass was down to 10º above zero. My old accquaintance Hutchison Clark Esqr died on the 17th Inst in Hamilton aged 71 years, at one time Mayor of the City</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning but a little colder than yesterday the glass was 8º above zero, yet the weather was fine. The Sale of all the Chattle property of the Guelph Mills and Distillery began this forenoon at 10 Oclock, and the day being so favourable was largely attended, but as usual things of little value sold for as much as they were worth, but those that cost a good deal of money, went for little or nothing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning 30º at 7 am, or just about freezing. I cannot remember such fine weather to continue so long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 22. 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning, glass at 7 a m 29º above zero</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not quite so promising for the last day of the Sale</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 26. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning the glass at 27º. Mrs John Lennie died aged 84 years.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 27.</span></h3> <p>The glass this morning was at 24º</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter morning but down to 18º. Mr Brotherhood, Mr Hughes the bridge inspector and another gentleman, were testing the Bridge, first as to the deflection at the centre of all spans, then at all the different cross girders, and every time 2 locomotives and tenders were run over at full speed, but nowhere did the deflection exceed ⅝th of an inch. 2 gentlemen here from Toronto examining the Mills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. March. THURSDAY, 1st. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sharp clear morning at 7 a m Glass 20º and the ground hard and all the ruts on the road bearing, but the day turned out a very fine day just like a fine day in April. A good many people taking away their things that they had bought at the sale. Mrs A &amp; I went up to the drill shed to see the grand exhibition of Poultry of almost every kind, they were in fine order and looked to great advantage. I hear that my old friend Dr James Hamilton died at his recidence in Flambro this afternoon in his 80th year, he came to Canada in the year 1818</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 2d.</span></h3> <p>This morning there is quite a change it is dark dull and raining, glass at 7 a m 34º there has been a shower of sleet during the early part of the morning. This is our Fast Day in most of the Churches. It rained the greater part of the forenoon, and likewise a part of the afternoon in the evening in going &amp; returning from Church, a fine mixture of rain and snow fell, the attendance in Church was very thin. Dr Hogg is considerably better to day. Mr John Rennie an old settler died at 1. oclock today to day, he was at Gideon Hoods on Monday &amp; got cold returning home, aged 70 years, he came to Canada in 1844</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3d.</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning glass 28º above zero, the Snow that fell through the night was very light just enough to replace what was washed away by the rain yesterday. 12 cars of cattle passed while I was writing. It is quite astonishing to see the continued supply of cattle and pigs from the West that pass almost every day. After breakfast and while at Worship Eddie Higenbotham came in to inform us that Dr Hogg died this morning at 7 a m. This is a terrible stroke to us all. Messrs McCrea, Massie &amp; I went to the Undertaker selected a coffin and in the afternoon had the body laid in it down in the Drawing Room</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 5th. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning at 7 am the glass stood at 20º above zero. 3 or 4 inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, yet the weather was moderate and favourable, but no melting of snow at noon. The Communion very well attended considering the roads neither good sleighing or driving. Revd. Mr Davidson of Alma conducted the forenoon servises in a very able &amp; pleasing manner. Mr Wardrope in the evening. To day, there has been another coating of Snow and the glass a little lower at 7 a m 15º below zero. I met Revd J.D. McDonell at the Station having returned from Walkertown &amp; on his way home &amp; could not wait over to attend the funeral. Mr Lambie &amp; wife also Mr Geo McMillan from Detroit arrived at 5 p m. Peter Idington was here to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, but froze hard last night theThermometer stood at zero at 7 a m, the logs of House cracked during the night. No more snow has fallen since the night before.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning, several inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, and somewhat drifted. The Thermometer at 7 a m stood at 10º above zero. It was very stormy last night and cold. This is the Monthly Fair day, there was a large attendance a good many cattle, but very little if any Produce the weather was remarkably fine during the middle part of the day, but towards the afternoon it began to get cold. Mr George McMillan of Detroit went home by the ½ past 2 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 8th. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Snowing heavy this morning, and has been during the night, at 7 a m the glass stood at 24º above zero. The snowing ceased about noon when I began to shovel a walk to the Mill gate, depth of new snow about 3 to 4 inches, it then came on rain before I finished and continued, for most of the afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9th March</span></h3> <p>This morning is very dull, with glass 16º at 7 a m and the wind Northerly and a little fine snow falling, the wind blew hard during the night but there is no drift owing to the crust of ice on the top of the snow from the rain yesterday. The trees are loaded with a heavy coating of ice bending the branches almost to the ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, but the frost has been severe during the night, the glass this morning at 7 a m was 6º above zero. There is a very thick crust all over the Snow that it is exceedingly difficult to walk over it continually breaking through. My William is now unloadng a fine lot of Causas Corn for seed to the farmers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 12 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning of any thing dull atmosphere, and threatning more snow then the light flakes which are now falling, about 7 a.m the glass was about 9 above zero, and quite calm. Revd T. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton preached the funeral sermon of the late Dr Hogg. Funeral of an old settler Tinker Burns to day. This Monday morning, glass 22º above zero at 7 a m and snowing pretty heavy fine snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13th.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, glass at 7 a m was 14º above zero, fully a couple of inches more Snow has fallen during the night. The day is pleasant, there is a Meeting of the Presbytery to day, the sleighing is continuing good</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is dull mild morning the glass at 32º and windy the ice is still hanging on the Branches of the trees but not so much as some days ago. It has been snowing most of the forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 15th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear morning but the frost was harder last night at 7 a m glass about 12º above zero. The day turned out remarkably fine for the Fat Cattle Show day, the attendance was large, and the display of fine animals</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>No more snow last night, but the frost was harder, being this morning at 7 a m, 7º above zero. It began to snow about 10 Oclock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning but much harder frost last night, this morning at 7 a m, glass 8º below zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 19th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning dull with fine snow falling, and not so cold as yesterday morning, glass at 7 a m 6º above zero. Revd Mr Bently preached the Church vacant. The day was fine and splended sleighing. This morning at 7 a m the glass was at zero, and a slight falling of snow continuing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning the night has been cold but the Thermometer indicates only 1º below zero at 7 a m. The new plaining Mill Company of Dundas and here have made an assignment</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a wintry looking morning but not so cold as as yesterday, the Mercury being up to 24º above zero. It is snowing very heavy, and from all appearance must have been snowing all night. The trains going up have 2 locomotives attached to them. Trade is in a deplorable condition Mr Clerehue of the Crokery warehouse is in trouble also the Foundry of Heather &amp; {blank} who have for some time back trying to get relieved by forming a joint stock Co to relieve them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 22d 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Quite a change this morning, the glass at 34º and the water dropping fast from the eves of the roof that the snow has become that heavy that it has broken down the whole of the Roof of the long piggery down the river, and which was of late year's used as a feeding Byre for cattle, but there has not been a live thing in it this winter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23d.</span></h3> <p>This is also a very mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º, and thawing fast</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>It was a little colder last night, the glass at 7 a m this morning stood at 24º, about the middle of the day it became soft an slushy enough the snow which is melting fast away. There was a meeting to day before the Judge in Chambers concerning the Mortgage given by me to the Bank my son William was examined as to the pressure applied to obtain that document. The three Inspectors were there, likwise Mr Lemon and Mr Makelean from Hamilton for the Bank also Mr Kemp the present manager at Hamilton, both he and George Sandilands were examined. The frame of the fallen cattle shed was advertized to be sold to day but as only {blank} was bid for it it was withdrawn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cutting} GINGER BEER. from the Mercury of Jany 30 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 26th. 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning began with a fine rain freezing as it fell, that the footpaths every where were as slippery as glass but during the forenoon it was all gone, and the streets got slushey, in the evening fine rain fell. The Revd. Mr McDonald of Elora preached for us, morning &amp; evening, the temperature was 27º at 7 a. m. This morning was quite wet and rained all the forenoon, the Snow melting fast and sliding in great quantities from the roofs of the shops in town &amp; elsewhere. The timber of the old piggery was sold to day by private bargin to Mr Thane for the sum of $35.00 but not the flooring nor the cattle chains, and is now being removed.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27th.</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass is 30º and snowing gently but there has been a considerable fall during the night and all over looks wintry like again. finished my letter to Illinois &amp; posted it this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28th.</span></h3> <p>This is a clear morning, hard frost during the night and a strong N West wind blowing all night, and this morning, at 7 a m the glass indicated 22º above zero. This has been a fearce cold day, the wind was most penetrating, and any thing but a day for walking about in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 29th. 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a cold clear morning and the glass at 7 a m at 18º with a cold wind blowing it got clear and a good deal of bright sun shine but yet cold. At no time this day did the glass show more than 33º. I have had a bad cold these three days and dare not go out freely. My Son William has got in to his new Office the paint being about sufficiently dry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30th.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning and the Thermometer 25º at 7 a m and the Sun quite warm through the window am writing at. This day is Good Friday and is kept as a general Holiday throughout the Town. Railway fares are reduced for the day only to one half fare going and returning same day, and tomorrow at 1⅓ fare returning by Monday the 2d April, (the same by both railways). A good many people are taking advantage of this opertunity of seeing their friends. Higinbotham and Mr Guthrie came home from the House of Commons at ½ past 2 p.m. and will return on Monday, it appears that the days that Members are absent are deducted from their pay.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31st.</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º above zero, and roads wet. The forenoon was dull and inclined to rain, but very little fell. The afternoon was much the same with a light shower of sleet</p> <p>{Newspaper cutting} March 31 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 2d. 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning dull and mild glass 37º and thawing and look a little like rain. But as the day advanced it cleared up and the sun shone out quite warm melting the snow on the sides of the roads, that the gutters were running full with water, so that sleighing will be entirely gone round the Town by tomorrow night. A Mr {blank} Bell lately from Lancashire preached for us to day. This Monday morning is colder the glass standing at 27º and the ground dry, and the sky clear, but a cold Northerly wind blowing. Had a meeting of our Session this morning to make appointments for Ministers for trial sermons. {blank}, Peter Idington here. Higinbotham &amp; Gutherie left for Ottawa at 5 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This is also a clear cold morning glass at 20º above z the Sun is very powerfull, and will melt a great deal of the Snow on the road sides</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning and the cold about 20º and will turn out many for the Monthly Fair day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 5th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning with a light rain glass 36º at 7 a m. The day throughout was quite pleasant, and the river is rising but not likely to be high for want of rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but colder than yesterday just about freezing at 7 a m, but there is a cold N. West wind, which is much felt when standing out of the Sun. William is still kept pretty busey with orders for corn. Have just heard that Revd Mr Tawse has been struck down with a paralatic stroke. H. Andersons man working at the stalls in the stable</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, much about the same as yesterday for coldness but less wind, glass at 7 a m was 31º.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 9th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning fine and clear, a little wind blowing from the S. West, glass at 7 a.m 32º. Revd. Neil. R. Forsythe from St Johns Newfoundland preached for us, both morning &amp; evening. This morning is much the same as yesterday, clear atmosphere and light wind. About 11 O,Clock a.m recd. a Telegram from King that the Revd. John Tawse died yesterday. I telegraphed to Peter Idington to meet me here &amp; go by the 5 p m train to Toronto, but got a reply that he had gone by Hamilton, and after further reflection thought better to postpone my going untill farther on should, finances permit. So Miss Agnes Idington went alone.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is another beautiful morning, the Sun very powerfull. The Court is sitting this week and precided over by Judge Adam Wilson. I see by the Globe to day that Revd. Mr Tawse was aged 78 years, the family found a document out that he was a year older. Anderson's rent of stable begins this day at $3.00 per month.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This also is a very fine morning, and the glass at 7 a m was 45º with a light breeze. George Lind's Son Adam called on us to day, aged 14 years and is a nice young lad, &amp; dined with us. The dust is flying about in the streets like summer and the snow is hardly to be seen, except in very sheltered spots. All the ice is clear of the dam and the gates are shut down as flow of water is not near so high as in former years, there having been so very little rain as yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 12th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is another fine Spring morning I hear that some farmers have begun to plough</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is another fine warm morning, and quite dry I began this forenoon to repair the Fences in the Garden and the Park</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine day and calm. I took of all the straw of the vines to day and there is some of the buds begining to sprout. James Dowrie has been filling and changing the water in the tuns in the Distillery yesterday, and to day he started the Engine in the Rectifying house to drive the Pumps to fill all the utensials It has not been going since we stoped last summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 16th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day and mild with warm Sunshine. Revd Mr Laing from Montreal preached forenoon and evening. This morning is cloudy and looks very much like rain, which much wanted</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This is a beautifull morning, there must have been some rain during the night as the ground was quite wet. It is expected that War will be declared to day by Russia against Turkey. The Assignee and the three Inspectors intend to examine the Rocks property this afternoon wth a view to determine what steps to take with a with regard to disposing of it, at an early day, as well as the York Road farm. The opinion from Mr Guthrie regarding the Mortgage is expected this week. Eddy Higinbotham got his knee cut with a scythe this afternoon, Dr McDonald was got, who dressed the wound which was large &amp; had to be stitched, (I assisted)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull and threatning rain but cleared off during the forenoon, and the roads dusty. But in the afternoon it began to rain and continued till night. At the Prayer Meeting Mr Laing officiated.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 19th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning, but the weather is cold, yet there is a great improvement in the grass</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This morning it is fair, but somewhat cold after such a day of rain as yesterday. Busby to up the Parsnips this forenoon, and raked the dung of the Asperagus. The Rhubarb is very consederably above the ground and may soon have a dish of it. Recd from Hiram Anderson $3.00 being one months rent of Stable from the 10th day of this month. My Daughter left for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The effects of the late rain required the flood gates to be opened again as the water was getting high, but nothing like what it used to be in former seasons when the rains continued for days melting large quantities of of snow, such we have not had for several years. A good deal of preparation is going on for The Celebration of the 50th year of the settlement of the Town of Guelph, which was on the 22d April 1827.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April, MONDAY 23d 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sunday was a very nice day, heard Mr Laing for the 2d Sabbath and liked exceedingly well in the forenoon in particular. He had also a fine discourse in the evening. We had a call this morning this from Mr Justice Thos. Galt's two sons. I took them round the garden and explained the difference in the various pine trees &amp; cedars. I then went up to the Hotel and called on their father, who was an invited Guest to attend the Celebration of the 50th year of Guelph. The weather was splendid and do think I never saw such a large turn out of people, and as for children it took over 3,000 Oranges to supply them all.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a louring morning and looks like rain it is quite calm. No rain fell and it cleared up fine. Judge Galt went on to Open Court at Stratford by the 10 Oclock train.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning. I sowed 2 Boxes of Celery seed this morning. I wrote to Higinbotham reminding him of the taxes on lands before the 1st of May</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 26th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning and the leaves are out on some of the goosbery bushes. I cut of the tops or shoots on the Blackthorn Hedge this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>I went down to Hamilton this morning the weather was dull, but yet pleasant. The train was late &amp; did not leave Guelph till 20 m past 7, got down to Harrisburg where the train was waiting for us and got in to Hamilton by about 10 minutes to 9, or just about, one hour 30 minutes, the quickest I ever travelled the cause of it was that the train sepparated near Elora and they never knew that they had left the passenger car behind untill they reached Guelph, and then had to put back with all speed to fetch it on but there were no passengers in it, which explains that the Conductor had no occasion to look to the car, &amp; that caused the delay which had to be made up. The City appeared dull to me, visited old Mrs Brown and many old acquaintances.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>Having slept at McNaughtons all night, I could not get out early untill about ½ past 10 when the heavy rain ceased for a little, but drizzled more or less all day, after calling on several old friends, I left for home by the 3.25 train and got home at 6, Oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a rather dull day, yet no rain. Revd. Mr Straith preached forenoon &amp; evening, a very slow preacher with very little animation. This morning is dull a heavy shower of rain &amp; sleet came on about 10 Oclock, and another cold shower of fine hail and rain</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 1st May</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull coldish day early in the forenoon a shower of fine snow came on mingled with rain, but did not continue long the afternoon was dry but cold. We mist our Cow again this evening, she had been in the Park all day and was taken out &amp; put into the yard at ½ past 5 &amp; about ½ past 6 she was gone</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. WEDNESDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning, but the frost has been strong last night as the side walks were all quite white with frost. This is the Monthly Fair Day. Revd. Mr Smith of Hamilton preached for us last night this evening to a large congregation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear dry morning, but hard frost again last night. The forenoon opens out fine and warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>Clear cool morning. Meeting of Session this morning at 9 a m, to consult as to mode of proceeding on Monday before the congregation as to their choise of a Minister whither by Ballot or open vote, the latter we decided on as best, and to get the opinion of the Managers as to what stipend they could raise over and above, all the repairs of roof and painting of steeple.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but there is a cold wind blowing. The grass has not made so much progress of late on account of the cold nights. I, Posted 2 letters to Glasgow this morning to go by the N.Y line. Higinbotham &amp; wife returned home this evening, accompanied by Mrs {illegible} Higinbotham of Toronto, all well and in good sprits</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 7th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning, fine clear and a little warmer than of late glass 45½, but no rain. Meeting in the school room this morning at 9 a. m, of members of session and of the managing commitee, to ascertain that sate of the funds of the Church as to what amt. of stipend we could afford to give a new Minister. The Meeting of the Congregation met at 2 p.m. when the Revd. Thos Wardrope preached a sermon for the occasion. A resolution was carried that the congregation at once proceed to moderate in a call for one of the Ministers who had preached for us, when the Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton recd the largest ballot, it was then resolved to make the call unanimus. Got the parlour stove taken out to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, but as the day advanced it became cloudy and had the appearance of rain, but only a few drops fell in the afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and quite dry, preparing to plant potatoes to day. Higinbotham working at the back of the Hill. He is summoned to appear before the judge in Chamber to day about my mortgage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 10th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>This was a very fine morning, but no rain although it threatend last night as a few drops fell then. The forenoon is splended and I am busey falling Rhubarb with the view of selling it to the greengrocers, have been cutting Asperagus also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine day. Meeting of session at the Manse at 9 a. m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>Fine warm morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 14th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine warm morning, the leaves of the apple trees are out in almost full leaf, and the chesnut is so already. A Meeting of Clerihue's Creditors to day. At noon the Glass stood at 73º. Set 9 duck eggs this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning warm &amp; dry and there is danger of fires in the Bush, we hear of some at a distance from here, threatning distruction of property. In the afternoon it began to rain and continued untill the evening. preparing Rhubarb for market @ 50¢ per dozen bunches of 10 stalks each.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16</span></h3> <p>This is a close warm misty morning, and there is every appearance of more rain a few drops fell in the forenoon, but about 3 p m it came on at first very light and then got quite heavy, and continued ½ an hour or more. Have been cutting &amp; packing a good deal of Rhubarb &amp; Asperagus, this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 17 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and must have rained during the night. I set to work and cut a lot of Rhubarb about 9 Oclock it began to rain heavy and seems to continue</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19</span></h3> <p>Warm dry morning. Miss Grant &amp; her brother arrived from Scotland this afternoon and proceeded out at once to Glenburn. John Brown Esqr of New York in town, &amp; will stay over tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Notice of a Bankruptcy}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 21 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine day. Revd Mr Aiken from Bahai preached. This morning was fine &amp; began to cut a over 12 bunches of Asperagus. Attended meeting this evening at the meeting of our Church finance comittee in the school room</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning raining hard, and continued all day untill about 5 Oclock when it cleared up. Hon Wm McMaster examined to day in the case of my Mortgage to the Bank. Adam Brown Esqr in town to day, &amp; left for home by evening train. Higinbotham &amp; McLagan also I Smith retnd from Toronto after the opening of tender for crokery stock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, and quite a change from what we have had of late, and seems to continue so throughout the day. I agreed to day with Mr E Morris of the Ontario Bank for the use of the grass park for the season of six months for the neat sum of Twelve dollars, ($12.00). I rained again this afternoon &amp; it still continues cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 24th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is quite a cold morning, the ground and the side walks were white with frost, the Sun broke through during the morning with enough of heat to clear away the unwelcome whiteness but the dullness in the atmosphere and the cold N West wind blowing made it any thing but agreeable, for the Queens Birth Day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, Tempt at 7 a. m. was 5º. Miss Blainey &amp; Miss Smith from N York arrived to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, and likely to be much warmer than these last few days, the forenoon and afternoon turned out fine &amp; warm. I attended the funeral of Joseph Hobson's youngest Son to the Cemetery his age was 2 years &amp; 9 mos.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 28th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day, the Church was well attended the Revd {blank}. This is a very fine morning, and the forenoon warm and pleasant. About one Oclock this afternoon a Telegram came from Walkerton that the Town was on fire and that a number of houses were already destroyed, and asking that the Guelph Engine sent up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, and have been early at my present only work in pulling and making up bundles of Rhubarb and Asperagus for sale. I put up 24 of Rhubarb and 12 of Asperagus which will neat me $1.50. Higinbotham went down &amp; returned from Toronto to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This is also a warm morning, but no rain as we looked for last night. Revd W T Wilkins, formerly of Stratford officiated at the Prayer Meeting this evening, but I had difficulty in hearing even a little of his discourse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May, THURSDAY, 31st. 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another warm dry morning. Having lost so many young, ducks of late by Rats I have determined to Poison them and have, used stricknine between 2 peices of buttered bread</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 1st</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. This was kept as our Fast Day in all the Presbyterian Churches Mr Wilkins, preciding, and also in the evening at 7.30 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This was quite a dull dark morning, with signs of a thunder storm brewing, rain began to fall about 8 Oclock, but did not continue as long as we could desire probably not more than an hour. Lucy Ann relict of the late Col Saunders, Clerk of the Peace died early this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 4th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is dull and looks like rain. I find that notwithstanding my particular care in depositing the poisined peices of Bread, yet Mr Anderson's Dog - had found them out and got poisined, and one of my hens also. At a ¼ to 10 it began to rain very close, and was pretty heavy at a ¼ past 10. The friends were obliged to bury Mrs Saunders to day instead of tomorrow as advertised. I was too late with many more. This is a dull morning and wind getting up and looks like rain</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning and looks like rain. I got ready to start for Toronto by the early train but having mistaken the true time, she was off by the time I got there. But left by the 11 Oclock train. I looked round at many of the improvements and buildings now finishing. At the Queens Hotel I got introduced to the 5 Swedish Ladies, and heard them sing at Mrs Morrison's Opera House. I staid at the Queens, all night. No rain fell at all</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning. I took a stroll about the City, But could find very few fine buildings being constructed, and trade seems to be lifeless yet, and did not see half a dozen Steamers and Schooners in all the Port. The Shops and the Markets are very thinly attended. The (Bolton) Steam flouring Mill, was busey grinding and putting up Bagg flour only and doing seemingly a brisk trade at $4.75 per 100 lbs cash, it surely should pay when the whole concern was bought for $14,000. This Monthly Fair Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 7th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a splendid morning, with a gentle cooling breeze. Mr Jas Phin. Senr. called this forenoon. In the afternoon I attended the Sale of of the last of the land on the Glebe, being that portion that was reserved for a Cows park for the Minister, but it was found inconvenient to get the Cow or horse out or in every time when wanted, that it was resolved to dispose of it and the proceeds to be applied to pay of the Debt of the Church amounting to $2,366</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This was also a fine morning. Made arrangements with Mr Mercer to rip up the boards Higinbotham has on hand to make a temporary fence round his peas and oats, instead of ordering Flakes also ordered 80 Hemlock scantling from C. Mickle and got them delivered that evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This was rather a dull morning, but cleared off during the forenoon, when Wm Higinbotham and I, went up to the field and set up 2 pannels of the temporary fence, and made arrangements to begin and complete it on Monday. The afternoon was dull. Mr Chas Davidson left by the 5 Oclock train for Montreal thence for Halifax. Shortly after 6 Oclock a drizling rain began to come on which ended on some heavy showers up till 10 Oclock. Mr Anderson, Manager of the Bank of Commerce was examined to day about the Mortgage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 11th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull wet looking morning (Sabbath) and the grass all very wet, yet it cleared off and became fine, but towards evening it turned cold.This is a cool morning but turned fine through the day, got John McPherson to help with the fence to day. A good of thunder and lightning began about 10.30 and heavy rain after that</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat dull morning and the ground very wet, and there must have been considerable rain during the night. It is getting cool this evening. Mr Fishers Sale of his furniture, &amp; leaves tomorrow. They took tea with us this evening, &amp; to sleep at Johns house. The case between G Sandeland &amp; our Son William as executors of the late Wm Alexanders Will &amp; George Quanie about a loan due the Estate, was de{blank}. John Chambers died to day aged 47.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. Mrs V Patterson relict of the late George D Patterson ) aged 64 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 14th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning. Began to dig out the road into Higinbothams lot at the back of the Hill. P. H. Gibbs of the Ontario Bank died yesterday aged 44 years &amp; 11 months, funeral tomorrow at Oshawa on arrival of train 3.30 p m. Got the fence completed last night &amp; began to the cutting of the the road, and preparing a couple of new gateposts.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is a very close warm morning, it rained heavy last night, there was a good deal of thunder and lightening during the night. Funeral of Mrs George Patterson to day at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning, and not unlike rain. But as the day advanced it became clear &amp; bright and all appearance of rain vanished. Got the gate finished and road leading out to the main road finished this evening. My Son Wiliam's, wife was safely delivered of a Son to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June, MONDAY, 18th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning is fine and warm. Revd Mr Sanderson officiated in the forenoon and Revd Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning opens bright and warm, and has continued so all day. I got over my old drawing table from the Office to day and a job it was to get it down stairs, having originally been taken there in peices</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, with a smart breese. It will be a fine day for the Sale of the remainder of the lumber, Barrels. Wrote a postal card to Illinois this moning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine windy morning when out hunting my strayed Cow, which I found, but fine warm weather. Mr E Morris &amp; wife left this morning for England. Strawberries in abundance now at 15¢ a basket. Mrs Tawse and Mrs McNaughton arrived this evening from Waterloo</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 21st 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and heavy clouds. I went up to see Dr Herod and John Hobson start for England by the early train, also Miss Pipe. Great Fire in the City of St John's, N. Brunswick some 200 acres of houses burnt up</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is a chilly morning, and throughout the forenoon, farther news of the Great fire at St John's N. Brunswick is very distressing, some 15,000 people out of house &amp; home. It is quite cold this evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, but I hear that there has been frost early this morning, sufficient to produce ice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 25th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning was fine and warm. A student by the name of Tait from Toronto preached a very excelent sermon this forenoon and Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning was dull with a light shower but the day turned out warm</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This morning was at first bright then clear and early in the forenoon began to rain, and continued tolerably heavy during the middle of the day. Mr Jas Anderson presented me with a bag of potatoes</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>The morning was rather dull and looked like rain but little or nothing came. The Gass Company are very busey laying a extended line line of pipes to convey the gass across the River Speed at the Mill Bridge on the lower side close to the wall. And what crosses the Bridge is lapwelded pipes 4 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick with screwed couplings, the cost laid down 45¢ per running foot, will stand a pressure of 400 lbs per inch, and are 12 feet long each and weigh from 212 to 230 a peice, they have deep sockets &amp; ample room for hemp gaskins &amp; lead {sketch of pipe}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 28th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning but no rain as yet has fallen though at times thought comming. Mrs Tawse &amp; Mrs McNaughton left this morning by the Brock road stage at 11 Oclock. Dr John Finlayson M.D. of Elora died there to day aged 77 years, a native of Rosshire &amp; settled in Canada in 1833 first in Cornwall &amp; came to Elora in 1848 he was an Episcopalian</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This was a dull morning but no rain fell till about 10 Oclock. The men employed by the Gass Co. began at 3 a m to tear up the planking of the Mill Bridge so as to lay the pipes between the stringers or main Beams of the bridge, which was done, and then filled in with tan bark to keep out the frost as much as possible. But during the day it was discovered that the majority of the stringers were so much decayed that it would not be safe to risk a covering of new planks, &amp; now awaits the desision of the Road &amp; Bridge Committee. I met an old acquaintance this forenoon a Mr John Buchan, who boarded with me and my father at Mr Shearers in Toronto (then Little York) in 1832. We had some showers of rain both forenoon and afternoon that the Masons had to stop work on the New Herald Office</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This is another dull morning, and it began to rain about ½ past 9 a.m. and continued a smart shower for an hour and a half, and since it became fair it became close and hot, a number of men are now digging out the trench for the gass pipes on the North side of the River 4 feet 6 inches deep. This has been a close warm day. Mr Thom of Montreal is here, but goes up to London at 6.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 2d 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is close and warm, with a fine strong from the South West, Revd Mr Gallagher preached. This is also Dominion Day. While we were at Church the wind blew down the famous Glass Plum tree with a considerable crop of fruit. This Monday is to be the day of rejoicing and a number of fine Boats and Canoes compeated for prizes, a great number of people were assembled the Bridges below and above, and in Davidson's and the Priory grounds were thickly ranked with sightseers. We both took a drive round the old Glebe and Exhibition ground &amp;c.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull after a heavy shower about 5 Oclock, and some light suney showers after that. The Catholics are erecting triumphal arches for the Archbishop who is to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral.I have been using Paris Green for the Potatoes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning for the Monthly Fair which turned out well, so far as numbers of people is concerned, plenty of Mowers, Rakes, and Reapers and a good many sales of them made. Death of John McIntosh of Arthur. I observe that an old acquaintance of the Villiage of Arthur died last week aged 89 years, he listed in the 92d Gordon Hilanders in 1804, was wounded &amp; lost a leg at the Battle of Bayonne, came to Canada in 1840, got a free grant of 200 acres, close to Arthur, his wife died several years ago &amp; at the age of 83 married a woman of 19 years of age, with whom he lived happy. While attending the Strawberry festival of Chambers Church at the Drill Shed, our servant girl, Alisha Pollock, fell of our swing &amp; hurt her back so as to dissable her from work. I hear of the failure of Mr Robt. Rae, distiller of Windsor</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 5th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine morning. I went to the drill shed to hear what the Hon Alexr Mackenzie Primeer of the Dominion of Canada had to say, and was very much pleased with his easy and moderate way that he charges his enemies the opposition</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, went over to Higinbothams before breakfast and had a conversation with the Hon Alex Mackenzie and found him very frank, and soon after 10 a m he and the other gentlemen accompaning him proceeded in carriages, with a number of others forming a large procession to the Great Western Station, where a Special Directors Car awaited to convey them to Fergus</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. 1877 MONDAY, 9th</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is dull, with very little wind, and it continued close and warm all day a Revd Mr Gall preached for us in the forenoon, and Revd Mr Mitchell of St John's when a collection was taken up for their Church Building fund, he stated that 400 acres of houses were burnt up. This Monday morning is wet there having been a considerable amount of Thunder &amp; lightning during the night and morning and heavy showers of rain, yet not of such long duration as to penetrate the soil sufficient to keep the grass from getting brown</p> <p>TUESDAY, 10th</p> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The young folks are busey preparing flours &amp;c for the display and refreshments after the induction of our Minister J.C. Smith. Mrs Allan &amp; I dined at Glenburn, in company with Mr Jas Reid &amp; wife from Buffalo, and came in in time to attend the Induction at 2 Oclock, the attendance was large. One unpleasant announcement appeared in the Herald that James Massie &amp; Co. had called a Meeting of his Creditors to meet at the Queens Hotel, Toronto on the 17th inst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. 1877 THURSDAY, 12th</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, but dry and warm. I hear this morning that the Carpenters working at the New Wellington Hotel, have stopped work, for want of pay for several weeks.My Son William went down to Hamilton this morning thence to Toronto next day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. A fine breeze has sprung up which cools the air a little.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine pleasant morning, also a very large market with large loads of cherries at 5¢ a quart, and potatoes at 40¢ a peck. Higinbotham went up to London this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 15. 16th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 15th July was a very warm day. Rev W McDonald preached in St Andrews Church in the forenoon the Introductory sermon And our own Minister Rev J.C. Smith in the evening</p> <p>Monday 16th Fine morning, but dry and warm, I expected John Idington from Stratford to attend the meeting of my Creditors to day, but he did not come, the meeting began at 2pm present Messrs Stone &amp; Elliot 2 of the inspectors, Kemp &amp; Thomas, of the Bank also their Solicitor Mr McKelcan, Strachan, George Sheppard, Hamilton, Alexr Smith, J.C. Allan, Higinbotham, Brydon, &amp; Mr Cutten for Creditors &amp; John Smith, Assignee, It was resolved that the Mortgage to the Bank is legal and good to them,</p> <p>It became dull in the afternoon, with strong signs of rain &amp; very warm, rain began about 8 but only light</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16. 17th</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning, it was raining between 1 &amp; 2 Oclock a.m. at 6 this morning thermometer stood at 66 degrees, and heavy at 4 Oclock I was told, Meeting of Creditors of Jas Massie &amp; Co to day at the Queens Hotel Toronto at 2pm</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17. 18th</span></h2> <p>This is a warm morning, and very warm during the day</p> <p>The sky got cloudy in the afternoon, and looked very like rain, We visited our old servant Lidia Anderson to day, who is to be married tomorrow to our old Distiller James Dourie, and proceed to Manatoba on a visit to her Brothers family.</p> <p>It rained this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 19th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull heavy morning but no rain, Bot ½ Bushel of new potatoes at 50¢ or $1. per Bushel.Went up this afternoon to see the new Engine that Worswick is making for Mr Marsden of Newmarket it a splended peice of work</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a chilly morning, compared with yesterday, The wind is from the N. West. I have not felt quite so well to day. I looked into Ingles &amp; Hunters shop this forenoon and saw no Engines on the floor, but was told that they have orders for two, I saw a small 6 horse power upright Engine out in the yard and about ready to send off {sketch of engine}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear warm morning with gentle South Westerly breeze. Plenty of fine potatoes much larger than last Saturday, at $1.25 a Bushel down to $1.00. The Fruiteers are getting in Boxes of American harvest Apples, and Peaches, but very dear.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 23d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine morning warm with a gentle breeze our own Minister Mr Smith preached his first forenoon Sermon and evening likewise, both were powerfull and convincing discourses. Neither Davidson or McCrea were able to be in Church from indisposition. This morning is fine warm &amp; clear, but as soon as the Mail came to hand it brought alarming intellegence of the great Railroad riots in Pittsburg, Reading.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24</span></h3> <p>This is another beautifull morning, with a gentle breeze as the day advances it becomes very warm. Railroad matters on the other side are getting more settled and hear of no more destruction of Property. But it appears that the Strikers hold the Station ground at East Buffalo and will not allow any trains to go out, and many cattle are dying for want of food and water.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This is likewise a very warm clear morning. I have been up quite early at the church, as the Scaffold for Painting the Spire is completed, &amp; was desirous of stopping any unnecesary alterations in the weather cock, but only to put in links to hang the Bells to the arms &amp; reguild them and the Cock. Mr A. B. Stewart returned from Dundas and Toronto this afternoon, and had a chat with him till late this evening, and is going off by first train to Toronto in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 26th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a close warm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, 73º. Mr A B Stewart left by the 8.25 train this morning this is a very warm day. John &amp; I went through all the Manse to day and took dimensions of its rooms &amp;c. The painter strongly advises 5 coats of paint instead of 3 coats and sanding it.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>This has been rumbling morning about 3 Oclock the Thunder and lightning was very severe, with frequent showers of rain and the ground was very wet this morning, and all the forenoon close and warm about One Oclock a heavy shower of large drops came on but only lasted a few minutes. I was Overcome with the heat and walking about yesterday that I dont feel so well to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is another close warm morning and the Market well supplied with all kinds vegetables. The accounts from the States are more pacific Except the miners who have stopped the Pumps and the water will soon fill the mines</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was very warm. This morning is also very warm. Meeting in the School room this evening principly in regard to the enlargement of the Manse, the Committee that were appointed got plans out that would cost about $3,000 while the Trustees would not expend more than $1300. Offer of Exchange was made by Hugh Walker, he to take our manse, &amp; we to take his new house &amp; the old one, and allow him $2,500 for the difference, &amp; to be decided on Monday next.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning. Massie Nat went down to Toronto to day. I observed the contractor nailing down the 3 inch elm planking on the Bridge with 6 inch cut nails &amp; told him they would never hold, he said these were the kind allowed him to use, I then spoke to the Chairman, and the Engineer and they agreed at once we me, and sent down a keg of 6 inch wrought iron spikes, which drew them down firm &amp; solid</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, August 1st 1877</span></h3> <p>Another very warm morning. They got the North half of the Bridge planked to day and made passable for foot passengers. Nat went down to Toronto &amp; retd. in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 2d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning glass at 70º at 7 a m. We went down to the Puslinch Lake to see the Boys the day was very warm but there was a fine cooling breeze, we had a boat and I rowed out to the Island where the boys were encamped, they were pleased to see us but we did not stay long partly fearing a thunder storm but it passed off, but it had rained very heavy for ½ an hour in Town.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning from yesterdays rain, the news from the States is not all quiet yet and matters are in an unsatisfactory state yet. Higinbotham and family with Miss Blainey are preparing to go down to Puslinch Lake, they started at 3 Oclock P.M. and did not get home till a ¼ to 10. the night was pleasant no moon but starr light</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, with hardly a breath of wind, they are about to put in the last beam of the Bridge, I dont think that the bridging between the beams is sufficient and will be apt to spring a good deal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a cool day. This morning quite plesent but as the day advances it becomes much warmer. Revd. J. D. McDonell here this forenoon on his way to Fergus. We had a very good meeting this evening in our school room, when it was resolved to buy Walkers new house for $6,000 and to dispose of our Manse</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is another warm morning. The men are busey planking the Bridge with new 3 inch elm plank and {blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close morning, and was quite warm all day. About 7 a m received a Telegram from John Idington to meet him him at the evening train but did not arrive another came saying he would leave Toronto at 9.15. but he did not get here till 12 Oclock and slept at Higinbothams</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 9th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine airey morning. Went up to the Station to see John Idington go home to Stratford. Mrs A and I got ready soon afterwards and started for Puslinch Lake and arrived there about One Oclock, rowed out to their Island &amp; eat Lunch and remained for an hour or so, left the Hotel at ½ past 4 for Peter Idington's at Fisher's Mills and home about 10 Oclock we got a little rain, but it had rained very heavy ½ way to Guelph as we saw all the pools on the road filled with water, it was very dark that we could not a Buggy before us but with great difficulty a good many flashes of lightning helped us at the first start. Heard that Robt Cauldwell was shot by accidint by his Son in Africa on the 6th June last.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull and heavy looking, my toes are quite sore that the Horse tramped on last night &amp; 3 are coloured a dark purple. William Higinbotham came up by train last night &amp; went down to the Lake early this morning with the 2 horses &amp; light waggon and brought up their Tent and all their things and got home by {blank} Oclock a m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This morning is much the same. On Tuesday last Messrs James Massie &amp; Co. made an assignment to John Smith official assignee, and a meeting of his Creditors are called for the 21st of this month at 2 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 12th, heavy rain about 4 or 5, then again about 9 - and at 10 Oclock it became heavier again, it kept fair after 11 Oclock but remained dull and heavy all day. This is a dull morning and likely to bring on more rain, between 10 &amp; 11 it rained very heavy for a while with light showers now and then, the afternoon was dry but close &amp; warm. I examined McLaggans hot air furnace and also that of Mr Gowdy</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14</span></h3> <p>This is a very dull dark morning, there was considerable thunder and lightning during the night &amp; some showers this forenoon has been quite wet, some heavy showers fell about 12. And again in the afternoon. The wind was Southerly</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is also a dulish morning with hot outbursts of sunshine and not like settled weather yet. About 12 &amp; 1 it rained pretty heavy for about ½ an hour Then again at 6 it came on very heavy with large drops and close. Saw McFarish the miller who has been down at Halifax about a loss he has sustained by the failure of a commission house. Goldie is in for about $8,000. John Pipe a 100 bbls. Tolton is also in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 16th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is dry morning and more settled like, but it looks like as if it had rained during the night, the Thunder is rolling this forenoon and the sky is becoming dark again. Great rain came on about One oclock and continued for 3 hours of incesant heavy rain, when all the gutters and &amp; drains were completely overd flowed and great many cellars flooded and considerable damage done. The crops standing out will suffer greatly</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This morning opened out fine and clear and looked like settled, it continued so till after One Oclock when a close rain came on with close heat, and must now greatly injure the Spring wheat that is standing out, and am told they are sprouting an inch long.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This morning opens out fine and dry like, yet there now and then warm gusts of hot air which makes it very doubtful if it will continue so all day. The amount of Massie's debts are $238,738,39 The Bank of Montreal's claim is $183,725,00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 19th was a fine dry day. This morning is bright and beautiful and looks quite settled to all appearance. About ½ past One a fire broke out in Horsemans hardware store it began in the cellar, and took hold so rapidly that little or nothing was saved. Williamson &amp; Co. Cormack &amp; Sons, and the Banks of Commerce &amp; Ontario had to move every thing, which was a work of great labour and destruction, but with the hard work of the firemen, and plenty of water the fire was at length got under control.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and settled looking, and the late rains has improved the pastures a good deal. A great many Tomatoes are offered for Sale at 75¢ per Bushel, and remarkably fine. The Meeting of James Massie's Creditors met and appointed John Smith as assignee. The composition sheet having in most cases been signed by the largest Creditors, the matter was soon got over, and the very few who who objected to accepting the 50¢ in the dollar cash had to comply, another meeting has to be called to meet in 3 weeks according to Law, to confirm these proceedings, when the dividend will be paid.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, clear Sky and likely to be very warm this day, and it was so. Men have begun to remove the Rubbish out of the burnt building, and D Kennedy has got the job of putting all to rights again. Revd Mr Edward Ebbs came here to day along with Mr Wickson from Toronto they left in the afternoon by the 4.45 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 23d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This seems to be a close morning and of any thing dull looking have thoughts of starting for Stratford this morning, Which I did and got there at a ¼ to 12 and met John Idington on the street. The day was fine and had a good view of the House both of the external and internal arrangements, the floors are laid on nearly all the rooms and the lathing going in the kitchen part of the house</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>In Stratford, The weather is rather cloudy this morning &amp; raw of anything. Had a turn about the Town this forenoon and found several new Brick houses covered in &amp; ready for the Carpenters and plasterers. I met with Thos Todd of Galt also Mr Ballentyne a dealer in Cheese, with whom we dined. I then went out to the Grand Trunk Repair shops, &amp; found an old aquaintance who has been directing &amp; making changes in Shops there, has now returned and is going to make such alterations in the amount of work which must be done by the men in the Shops, also of the enlargement of such Cylinders as will admit of it, that will enable an Engine to draw nearly double the number of cars they formerly did, and with the same number of men.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>Very fine morning. The Great London Show is here already this morning with over 30 cars &amp; 2 fine sleeping cars all their own property, it appears their contract with the G.T.R. Co. is $200, cash down for every time they move, with the Companys Engine always in attendance, their canvas nearly covered the whole fair ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 26th This is a very fine morning, the day was dry and warm. Monday morning bright and warm</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning. The forenoon was quite fine without the least appearance of a change. But between 12 &amp; 1 a dullness came over the atmosphere then the rolling of thunder and a heavy shower of rain for a ¼ of an hour, after an interval of about ½ an hour another very heavy pouring rain came on which lasted 15 or 20 minutes. Mr Cooper the Surveyor has been beat off his work in surveying the Priory Grounds to day, with the view to divide it into lots for Building purposes</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28</span></h3> <p>This was a close cloudy morning and thretning rain. Mrs A and I intended going to Toronto by the cheap Excurstion train at 9 a m, but I having to sign a deed of the old Manse to Dr Howitt (for which he paid $3,500 cash) we could not get away till the 11 Oclock train, the weather by that time turned out very fine, called on the Alexanders, and saw the House they are building of Brick &amp; to cost $2,500, the ground in that street is worth $45 per foot front to be ready 1st Nov. We also called on Wm Higinbotham, but could not see him as he would be able to recognise either of us. We left by the 11.45 train having been too late for the 5.15.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>We got home this morning from Toronto about 2 Oclock by the middnight train, wth a great many Guelph folks who had been left behind. This is a splended day for the Harvest Home on the Model Farm, to which I have been invited but for want of conveyance of my own, and having to attend the Babtism of my Son's child this evening I thought it would be too much for us both. We went up to Williams to the Babtism at 7 Oclock and left at 10 the childs was named Walter, Nat, Maggie, &amp; Miss Idington were there</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, raining hard at 6 Oclock. The Thunder was rolling at ½ past 6 and still raining. 9 Oclock and still raining hard. This is our Fast Day in the Presbyterian Churches in this Town. The afternoon was dry but in the evening it was of any thing a little drizzling rain. The attendance at night in the Church was much better. I went up to Goldie's Mill for a supply of chicken feed, and looked in to the new Engine house, which is very much enlarged, and found them far advanced with the foundation and bed for the Engine it is substantial and well built with Water lime, and bolt holes preserved in the work by means of wooden boxes built in as the work goes up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 1st September</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning and the rain has ceased. I sent Postal card to A Cuningham. But as the day advanced it became quite chilly. There was a meeting of my Creditors this afternoon. All I can hear that was done was the reception of offers for the outeside property, that could not be intertained being far below the mark, another matter, was the purchase of a life interest for my Brother William</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning is of any thing dark and cloudy, and hope it may keep faire, this being our Communion Sabbath. It got quite cool at midday 60º and at 6 pm 55º. This day has also been chilly, a cold N. West wind has been blowing all day, and those that were up very early this morning found the side walks white with frost</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a better looking morning a fine clear sky. The Tas</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is the Monthly Fair Day and it is a very fine morning, The Fare is but poorly attended. I have just heard that the Elora Mills have been purchased from the Merchant Bank by Mr Horetop for $12, 000 $13,000</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a cool morning after the rain yesterday afternoon. The day has been pleasant yet cooler than of late this is the Horticultural Show day, and a very fine Show it is, neither the Cauliflower nor the Egg plant was so good either in size or compactness, &amp; too many green leaves in the centre of them, a fine desplay of Plums, but hardly ripe</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and looks like more rain and there was a light shower in the forenoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning, and as it advanced a great many waggons with fruit and vegitables drew up at the market such as, tomatoes, grapes of various kinds, melons, corn, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 10th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath, this is a fine clear morning with moderate temperature.In the afternoon there was a slight shower</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a dull morning, and very much like rain. Went out the Dundas road to look out for some store pigs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and as the day advances is getting very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a splendid morning, and it will be highly favourable for the Caladonian Gathering this day at the Exhibition grounds</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a very fine morning. I have made up mind to go down to Hespeler by the Cars and walk to Peters. I found them all so far as he &amp; the son &amp; daughter were well, but Mrs Idington was complaining a good deal of lowness of spirits &amp;c., the weather was very warm, they have had a fine crop of splended peaches ripe &amp; good. It is only once in several years they can have the like. I was driven down to Hespeler saw old Jacob who is preparing to run his distillery next week, he complains of the poor proffits they are making, he sold the last sale of rye at 80¢ duty paid, and from having been in store for some 8 or 10 weeks it was found that the Barrels after being emptied, weighed more than they were tared on an average 6 lbs which he had to allow of the spirits.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, with a very fresh breeze, a great quantity of Peaches are daily being brought to town by rail and selling at $1.50 a box that a few days ago were selling at $2.50 to $3.00 - &amp; Apples 75¢ &amp; $1.00 a bag. I met Geo Randall of Waterloo returning from Toronto he says he sold Rye Whisky duty paid at 83¢ &amp; in Bond at 23¢ and says that there is nothing in it, &amp; would gladly sell out Mill &amp; Distillery at 50¢.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 17th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning was dull after such a heavy fall of rain during the night, washing out great ruts on the roads. But as the day advanced it became fine &amp; warm. Mr Smith in the forenoon, &amp; Mr Wardrope in the evening. This Monday morning is a little damp but pleasant about ½ past One it began to rain and continued more or less throughout the afternoon. Mr Jas. Caulfields, flour and saw mills were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning between 12 &amp; 1 am. They were leased (except the saw mill) to Messrs. Cordiner &amp; Haigh, the total loss is from $8,000 to $10,000 and no Insurance whatever, having neglected to renew the Policy for some months. Higinbotham started for Orangevelle meeting to night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and looks as if there had been some rain last night. I took a strol this afternoon to see the progress made. F.W. Stone is getting round again but he has been very ill for some days back</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a fresh morning, but there was frost on the side walks at 5 a. m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, and cool and pleasant</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>There was a little frost this morning, but clear and bright</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is another fine clear morning, but the grass had a white coating this morning, there is very little done in the Mill in gristing of any kind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 24th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning 23d Sept. clear and bright, and looks as there had been a light frost. This is a very fine morning. The Inspectors of my Estate examined the peice of road I purchased from the Council or rather exchanged as I gave them a road for it, and got a deed from them &amp; gave them one also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and a long train went up to London well filled with passengers for the Exhibition at London. Higinbotham left for Tornonto by the last train to be present at the Marriage of Mrs Wm Higinbothams daughter by her first husband, Miss {blank} to Mr {blank} Morrison son of Angus Morrison, Mayor of Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, but so many Cars for the Exibition as yesterday. I went up to Goldie's Mill this afternoon, and find they have got the Engine &amp; fly wheel connected, &amp; have hung the new boiler along side of the old one, the old wall remaining between them. They are both return tubular boilers the masons were building in the furnace with fire Bricks, and forming the inverted arch below the boiler with common bricks, they are also taking out the old pully &amp; part of the shafting, and going to put in a larger pully &amp; shaft of 5¼" diameter, very little done to the condencer as yet, will take 2 weeks yet before all is going again. A. B. Stewart passed down from Detroit by the 5. train, spoke to P. S. Stevenson who was also on board.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a rainey morning. William went to Toronto at 11 a m. George Linds 2 boys called to the eldest is 20 years past last May, they had both been to the Exhibition at London, where over 30,000 people were admitted by ticket. James Goldie is is putting in a new intermidiate wrought iron shaft about 20 feet long at least, all turned and polished 5¼ inches diameter, (the old one was only about 4 in and in 2 lengths). The Chimney plate on the new foundation (which is only tempory is 30 inches diameter to suit the present smoke stalk) But the foundation for utimately building a Brick one on is 9 feet square of substantial masonry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, quite mild and the flowers in the garden fresh vigerous as they were in June and think that new flowers are comming in Bloom. Wm returned from Toronto this morning. A great many have returned from the Provincial Show this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is another beautiful morning. A great many people in town, and great quantities of fruit and vegitables, also an Auction of Horsemans goods saved from the fire. Our Minister Mr Smith got up another 2 loads of furnature and got them in from the station. The wooden drain along the South side of Quebec street is nearly completed it is about {blank} feet wide, and {blank} deep at the deepest part Cedercills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 1st October 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 30th is a very foggy or misty morning that I cannot see ½ across the river. This morning we enter on the first day of October 1877 which is a most charming morning, there has been a light shower of rain during the night but now all is clear &amp; fine. About 9 a m Higinbotham, little Alice and I went down to Richard Nicklin's Saw Mill in Flambro &amp; retured in the afternoon the day was very warm, yet fine and airey, people seemed to be busey lifting their potatoes, Wm Leslie had the largest I have ever seen. The roads were in fine order, and the condition of the Farm and steading appeared much improved since I was down in that quarter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. TUESDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This is quite a dull morning and has every appearance of rain, which will be a drawback to the Fair which opens to day here, as well as in Hamilton, neither Society being willing to give way to the other.The contractor for digging the cellar of Higinbothams small shop at the East end of the Grand Trunk Bridge began this morning. About 10 minutes past 7 this evening my daughter Mrs Higinbotham was safely delivered of a daughter.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This morning is likewise a dull morning, but the mist now appears to be falling, and likely to be fine. The day is turning out to be fine, and a great many visitors are pouring in by horse conveyance and by the Trains. I went up to the Exhibition grounds in the afternoon and found the show of farm Impliments more extensive, the Roots of all kinds larger and very solid, and the display of fruit was extraordinary, and fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 4th 1877.</span></h2> <p>There is quite a change this morning, the rain has come at last and rather heavy at times, the wind from the West. The Pearly Vermont Potatoe is a very fine one. But the Late Rose is more productive</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a cool morning, there had frost, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant. About noon we got the loan of Higinbothams horse &amp; Buggie and went up to the Exhibition ground, and found that the Exhibitors were begining to pack up their things, altogether the affair was a success notwithstanding that the Hamilton show was on the same days. It appears that Messrs Kemp &amp; Mitchell of the Bank were looking all round the premises</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, although there has been a little frost. The day turned out quite pleasant, at noon when I went up to town I met our old friend Edward Martin, the lawyer formerly of Guelph, but now of St Louis. The contractor for Higinbothams cellar has about completed the excavation</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 8th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning 7th inst. is a fine dry morning, but the grass was quite white at ½ past 6. This Monday morning is very wet, seems to be steady &amp; with a heavy shower now and then &amp; no outdoor work going on</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This morning is better but still dropping of the roof, as if there had been rain during the night. The day turned out much better than could have been expected in the early part of the forenoon. The Sabbath School Convension of Ontario began this morning in the Norfolk Methodist Church about 200 having arrived, but they are flocking in by every train. Miss Alles Snider, a delegate took tea with us. We attended the meeting this evening of the Sabbath School Convension, which was filled to overflowing, &amp; good speeches delivered</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull looking morning after the rain during the night or early morning. The day continued very unsettled with showers in the afternoon and evening. We again attended the Convension this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 11th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another wet and dull looking morning, and the clouds looks very water like. Business still continues very unsettled still a great many failures are reported almost daily and the weekly reports are almost as numerous of late as they were when the depression was at its worst. The defalcation &amp; embeselments very frequent. It is quite cold this afternoon the wind Northerly, and slight drizzling rain at times. A party in Hamilton has bought a large number of the old whisky barrels, 7 cars are engaged for them &amp; they are being loaded this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This looks like a clear settled morning, the wind is yet from a Northerly direction but not so cold as yesterday afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>A dry morning, with frost on the grass, the sky cloudy at 7 a. m. the sky is clearing up as the morning advances</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 15th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath day was fine and warm &amp; quite a sumer day. This morning was a fine clear morning, Nat, went off towards Erin villiage this morning. I went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon, but the steam Engine was standing still but it had been going 3 days last week. But the Condenser is not attached to it yet.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a dull morning and cold, Northerly wind. It continued raw and, and drizzling rain now and then</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This is a wet morning, but during the day it improved and was quite dry in the afternoon. The Sale of the lots of Land in my Estate came of at One Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 18th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning and a good deal of mist that it almost wets one through in a short time. I have made up my mind to proceed to Stratford to consult John Idington about dower. I did start by the ½ past 2 train and got there about ½ past 4, and found him engaged at an arbitration between a Farmer and the New Railway Co. from Woodstock, Stratford and into the Huron Tract. I staid at the Hotel all night and after tea had some time to consult him as well as in the morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This was a very wet morning in Stratford &amp; having rained very heavy through the night the streets were very wet I left by the early train for the East at 9.25. and got here at 11. a. m. and found it wet and disagreable here also, and mason work suspended for the day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold raw morning, but as yet no rain although it looks like it. It is getting colder as the day advances, however the afternoon was dry but not in any way cheerfull weather. I handed in a letter to the Inspectors of my Estate this forenoon about my Wifes Dower I went up to Goldies Mill in the afternoon and saw the new Engine at work which to all appearance went well the speed is much reduced below the old one that was taken away, and the valves are not so intricate and difficult to set and keep in order the boiler's are fed at present with hot water from the Exaust cistern, But when the condencer is completed I do not see how they can feed with hot water, without an additional fixture for the purpose</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 22d 1877.</span></h2> <p>21st There was frost last night and the side walks with the effects of it. The Assizes began to day Judge Morrison preciding</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This was a remarkably fine morning. It continued so all the early part of the day but a great change came about towards the after part of the day, turned rather cold and dreary. This last few days the leaves have been falling of the trees in great quantities</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and raw. Reports are going about that the Guelph Mills &amp; all the property of the Bank of Commerce is sold, but cannot trace it to any authentic source as yet, but after Saturday it will be fully known after the tenders are opened. About 7 Oclock it began to rain and continued for some time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 25th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a foggy morning, and even aproaching to fine rain, the mist lasted most of the forenoon. Sturdy's trial for the abduction of Miss Carr came on this morning, and the Courtroom was cramed. About 5 p. m called at the G. Trunk station the carrs M were late &amp; got tired waiting and left, but had only gone out of the gate when I heard the train comming and I returned and the first one I recognised was my Brother James, from Bayfield</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull raw morning and the Thermometer down to 34º. The grass is keeping green and fine as yet and affords fine pasture in abundance. The day continued cold throughout. There was great crouds in the Courthouse to hear the trial of Sturdy it was difficult to squeze in to get standing room. I was informed to day that Williamson offers Carpets made at Elora for 87¢ per yard that cost 85¢ in the making, &amp; when you deduct his proffit for selling of from 10 to 12¢ per yard it will leave the manufacturer nothing but a heavy loss, of perhaps 12¢ per yard. I heard that the Bank of Commerce has a claim or Mortgage of $25,000 on the flour &amp; woolen Mills at Ayr the Woolen Mill was lately destroyed by fire, which must leave the proprietors in a poor way</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>This morning seems to be dull and louring and looks like rain. During the day it kept off, was never clear and bright all day. The Court closed for the day about not one oclock. There is yet a dullness in most of trades, great complaints as to the difficulty in collecting outstanding debts. The Wellington Hotel is not finished yet such as stairs to the basement floors there, and painting and staining. The heating apperatus is appearantly finished. But the prospects of it paying are bad should the, Duncan Act, be carried</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== October. MONDAY, 29th 1877.</p> <p>Sabbath morning dull and misty. Tempt. 43º and mild. {Newspaper cutting}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This morning is bright, but there has been a heavy frost as the grass is white at 7 a. m. and the side walks as well all covered with Rime.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat dull morning Tempt. at 40º, and cloudy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. November THURSDAY, 1st 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a very nice fall morning, But have heard that the young men, have done some mischeif at the back of the Hill in taking Higinbothams gates of the hinges, and breaking some parts which I went over and with assistance restored to their places and got the 11 pigs put back into the field. The Assizes were finished this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. FRIDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, it rained hard through night, and has washed down a great quantity of the fine yellow leaves of the Maples &amp;c. The day throughout was blustering &amp; stormy. William at Hamilton to day. James D Allan and Higinbotham went up to London</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat pleasanter morning yet coldish and requires an overcoat. In the forenoon it was clear dry and the masons were at work, but those on the upper works of the New Catholic Church did not appear and slight flurries of snow now and then. At 5 p m when the train passed down, the roofs of the coaches or cars had a coating of Snow on them. Nat returned from London this evening, he bot 500 Bbls crude oil at Petrolia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 5th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning was dry and cold and a little frost on the grass at 7 a m but cleared off, and the fore part of the day was tolerably fine, but in the afternoon it became heavy &amp; dull &amp; between 3 &amp; 4 began to snow, and continued all the afternoon &amp; evening. Nat went to Hamilton this morning. Monday morning wet, with showers of sleet and rain, up to about noon. It then began to snow steady and lay on the ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a Wintry looking morning thin ice covers the Dam and the ground is all coverd Snow between one &amp; 2 inches deep. As the day advanced it became more pleasant though wet and muddy. We made some calls for the first time on Mrs Hogg (widow of our late Minister) ad also on our New Minister Mr Smith. I cut up some pigs to day at Higinbothams. Some geese were frozen on the Dam last night and are not relieved yet.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate winter looking morning, the Dam is again froze over this morning also. About 9 Oclock it began to warm up and become fine. This being the Monthly Fair Day I went to Evan McDonalds amd brought my Cow to the Fair ground and Sold her for $25. cash. The masons have been at work to day building at the End addition of Williamson's Shop, and are now leveled for the cills of the upper windows.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 8th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>This morning quite dull and wet, there is a close fine rain falling steady, and will prevent any Mason work being done to day, as the day advances there is no appearance of any sessation of the rain. I wrote to John Smith, Bridge of Allan to day about his lot in Hamiton</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning with, ice on the ponds only yet it is dull, yet the masons began to work on Williamsons building at the ("Lion"). Also the men worked at the roof of the Catholic Church in carrying up the central spire which seems to be a slender one yet considerably higher than the old one still standing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a tollerable fine morning. The market was very well supplied, and further I saw 30 or 40 coops of live Turkeys being the last load of a shipment of 1900 of them to be sent off to New York this afternoon. Went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon to see his New Engine going after the condencer was attached &amp; am now convinced that a condencer in connection with a high pressure Engine is an emence saving, The loss of which in years past has contributed to my loss &amp; ruin, in the great waste of fuel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 12th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning of any thing mild yet very dull, yet no rain fell during the forenoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13th</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning for the time of the year. The forenoon turned out pleasant and the people began to turn out to attend the Sale of the remainder of the loose property at the Mills and Distillery. The Auctioneer Mr Knowles began to sell the things in the Office such as maps, inks desks, clock, files for papers, tin boxes. Thermometers &amp; many things too numerous to mention then the old Bedsteads &amp; Bedding that remained from the last Sale then firewood, the soft wood going as low as 50¢ &amp; 60¢ was stopped some casks and 5 tuns of oak</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate day going to be, it is dry but dull, yet mild and outdoor work going on freely. I am busey cutting down a stand for a stove for dining room to cook with &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 15th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning. At 10 Oclock it began to rain very heavy and what little work that was doing before the shower is now stopped. Fitted up pipes in dinning room stove. It rained again this evening for a short time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, and the sun shone out finely, and made a pleasant change, how long it may last. I began to set up the old 8 day Mill office clock at Higinbothams which he bought at the sale for $1.00. Peter Idington &amp; wife called after dinner for a short time, and left Town about ½ past 4. p.m. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here, (I borrowed $20 from him) We are to have our meeting of the Worsley Trustees on the 3d Decr.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This morning is quite a change from yesterday, it is mild so far as to allow a drizzling rain to fall, and the atmosphere is dull, and looks like more rain. It however kept fair during the afternoon but about ½ past 5 it became dull &amp; dark with frequent flashes of lightning and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower of rain and high wind from the N. West came on and lasted for about ½ an hour</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 19th 1877.</span></h2> <p>18th This is a cold Sabbath morning it is dry &amp; freezing, &amp; a strong wind from the North &amp; N. West. This Monday morning is fine and bright, and the Northerly wind continues cold yet the frost is not so very hard as yet the glass at 9 Oclock a. m. was 28º. But it is astonishing to see the depth that the roads are frozen, which is clearly seen, in digging up some of the old gass pipes, the direction of which having been changed, when several miles of new and ones of larger caliber have been put in this year.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning and looks as if it is going to be a fine day. The Court of Chancery met to day. The day turned out fine, and we took a walk up to Williams House.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, and outdoor work going on freely, building in both stone &amp; wood, also cutting down the elevated sidewalks at Elliots Hill, and preparing to make steps of aproach to the Houses on each side. Peter Idington here this forenoon, also his Son John from Statford attending to a case in Chancery which he got so arranged as to allow of his return home by the º past 2 train. The Court adjourned untill Friday. Mrs John Sully died at noon to day aged 71 years &amp; 9 months</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 22d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a mild dull wet morning, with a continuos fine close rain with the glass at 42º, and the grass quite green yet. The Church was very well attended to day, and we got a splended Sermon from Mr Smith. The day has continued wet</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a thick misty morning, all wet around us and quite calm and mild, glass 41º at ½ past 7 a.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning dark and dull, the rain continuing all morning, glass 44º at 7 a.m. The wind from the N East and getting colder as the day advances, and still raining. About ½ past 10 this forenoon the New addition to Williamsons with a loud noise, the whole front of the upper story and the half of the middle one, and a portion of the end wall and many of the joists broken in peices.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings} 10th Oct 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 26th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is another damp and misty day, the glass at 7 a m 41º. At about 9 a m I recd. a Telegram from Adam Brown Esqr of Hamilton that he desired my attendance of my his Mothers Funeral at 3 oclock, So I determined to go down, got ready as quick as possible and had the good fortune to get Mr Murton to take me out in his Buggy with all speed, and was there 4 minutes before the 9.35 train started, got to Hamilton about º past 11. The weather shourey, took dinner at McNaughtons attended funeral at 3. {Newspaper cutting} 24 Nov 1877</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>In Hamilton, wet dissagreable morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>Dry morning with a little frost, and a few flakes of snow at times. The bricklayers are about up with the walls of Higinbothams little Shop. There is great work in voting for &amp; against the Duncan liquor Act, those against have a very large majority</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 29th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning Thermometer at 27º, Although the frost was enough to freeze the mortar yet the Bricklayers started, but having neither Bricks nor lime, they had to quit work, from that cause alone. The Anti Duncanites had a grand procession to night a great number paraded with torch lights, also a great many carriages loaded with officers &amp; delegates from other parts also a display of fireworks, the night was very cold</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>There is hard frost this morning, the wind was cold strong,This is our Fast day in the Church, the fire's or heating apperatus had not been attended to properly and the Church was very cold, and having my Overcoat off I shivered a great part of the time Revd Mr Mullen of Fergus preached. James Kirkpatrick Esqr died this morning in Hamilton. Born in {Sanfield} near Belfast 1791. married in 1815 and removed to Canada &amp; settled in Barton as a Land Surveyor. John Davidson, Postmaster Galt died there this afternoon at 5 Oclock of Paralysis.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 1st Decr</span></h3> <p>Hard frost during the night and this morning it was calm yet the Thermometer indicated 20º below freezing. The little snow that fell is still laying over the ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 2d Being our Communion Sabbath is fine and clear there was hard frost last night the glass at 8 was 13º above Zero. This Monday morning was clear &amp; bright the ground very bare of Snow and the Thertr. at 26º at 7 a.m. Meeting to day of Miss Worsleys &amp; the late G Worsleys Trustees at Guthrie, Wall, &amp; Cutten, office to at at 2 Oclock recd. check for balance of funds. $416.66. Mr Coopers arrears of rent of Rose Cottage is $196.00. Mr Watt had answer from Stratford that the arrears of Taxes due by the Estate on Lots 130 and 287 is $68.76</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This was a little milder morning, but not bright. It continued dry during the forenoon, the roads fine smooth and dry and hard. But in the afternoon it began with a few flurries of Snow, and then turned into fine rain, but close and not heavy. Nat went down to Toronto in answer to a Telegram that his brother William was dying, but did not get there to see him alive. Robert White one of my oldest aquaintance died to day at 1 Oclock. I also had a letter from Mr James Hutchison, that his wife died last Sabbath wishing me to attend the funeral tomorrow, but not being free from a cold I have had I cannot go</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a soft morning and quite mild glass up to 40º, and a thick fogg falling. The chimney and gable end of the shop was put up yesterday. Several more failures, both great and small in Montreal and other places</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is quite a change from yesterday, the ground is quite hard, and a keen wind blowing from the N. West. I attended Robert White's funeral at 2 Oclock to day as far as the Church, but the weather was too cold for me to go to the cemetery. The times are still very depressed Moulton (colured) grain and wool buyer has obtained an extension of time from his Creditors, Lock and Galbraith have also called on their Creditors for an extension of time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning freezing hard the wind from the N. East. I got Donald McGinnes to fill up round the boxes for the cellar windows of Higinbothams little shop</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This morning was not quite so cold as yesterday only 27º. There had been a fall of snow during the night but very light. During the day we had 2 or 3 light showers. Reports to day about the safety of the steamer City of Berlin are becoming alarming and some packages have been cast ashore thought to have been on board of her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 10th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 9th had some snow on the ground, fallen during the night glass about Freezing, at noon began to thaw and the side walks got quite wet. This morning was mild 28º and as the day advanced it became more mild, and the snow is melting fast. A Telegram reached here about 10 am that the Steam Ship City of Berlin was all safe, having broken her Shaft when 2 days sail from reaching England</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning the glass at 37º and the roads getting quite slopy again. As the day advances the Sun is shinning out fine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning the glass at 30º and as the day advanced it became much milder and more like Spring weather. And as the day advanced it improved, the roads also becoming more sloppy, and lots of cattle comming in for the Show tramped the mudd pretty well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another mild morning, dull and inclined to rain. The Thermometer at 40º. It began to rain a little past 9 a m. This the Fat Cattle Show day, and a great many were brought into Town yesterday. There was a fine show of fat cattle, and a very fine display of fat Poultry of all kinds, some of the Turkeys weighing 14 lbs each. I wrote to John Smith Bridge of Allan, Scotland, also to Wm and Andrew Fisher in Philadelphia. * I received the first paper of the Weekly Witness to day dated the 13th</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a little colder the glass at 30º at 7 a m the roads are dry, and the weather clear. Nat and his son William went down to Hamilton &amp; thence to Toronto this morning. (*Weekly Witness to day)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning as yet. I have got Busby this morning to trim the Grape vines so as to preserve them as far as I can &amp; my means will permit, But several of them are dead from 1 to 2 feet from the top downwards. I afterwards got him to dig a drain at the side of Higinbothams little store and found the ground so soft that he could strike the Pick at one blow down to the handle. I recd. a letter from John Smith in Scotland. Nat &amp; William returned from Toronto this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 17th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath is a remarkably fine day as mild as a day in May in morning at 7 a m it was 2º above freezing viz 34º. and at One Oclock on our return from Church the Thermometer was 42º out of the Sun and all the frost out of the ground. This is a mild morning the glass at 34º at 7 a.m. and became warmer as the day advanced it is as mild as yesterday.The cold that my wife has had for a week &amp; more was worse this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>There is quite a change this morning the wind is round to the East and the glass at 7 was 26º, the sky is hasey and dull. Martin has got the floor of the small Shop for Higinbotham laid. I remitted money to Wickson &amp; also Mr Reeve of Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is a very different morning for yesterday during the night it became quite mild and it rained during the night and morning at 7 a m a light shower was falling and the Thermometer at 40º and about 10 Oclock it was 46º and a thick fogg was falling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning opened up the same as yesterday with the glass between 30º &amp; 40º and quite mild all the day, and the roads out of town are very muddy, that is the side and concession roads, the main gravel roads are in pretty fair order</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is much the same kind of morning, with the exception that there had been rain during the night and also a shower this morning about 7. The main front window is put into the shop this morning, and Martin has begun to strap the walls</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is also a very mild close dull morning, the grass and walks quite damp, the Holly is fine and green and in demand by the Butchers for to decorate their Beef, Sheep &amp; Pigs which are hung up in profusion. The whole day was thick and dark with fogg, I cannot remember such weather to continue so near Christmas when several have been plowing this very week with great ease</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 24th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 23d was mild a little above freezing and the ground wet with the falling fogg. This Monday is another soft morning and the glass about 35º and as the day advances it becomes more foggy that one can scarsly see more than accross the street, such a continuation of thick close weather I cannot remember, even the year of the Rebelion 1837 which was mild and open weather even into the new year, but cannot remember so much fogg.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>Christmas Day, at 7 a m dull and dark weather and the glass at freezing, and did not get above 35º all day, in the afternoon the fine rain or falling dew came on and towards 4 Oclock a close rain fell for some time, there was very little mirth and pleasure riding or driving and hardly any ice on the Dam. I dined at Higinbothams but Mrs Allan did not venture out having not sufficiently recovered from her cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning at 7 a.m. the glass was exactly at Z Freezing and not a breath of wind, it was dark that I had to go outside with the light as frequently of late to see the figures of the Thermometer. It is really a remarkable season, and all the Merchants complaining of the want of trade.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another very mild morning glass at 37º at 7 a.m and the Sun shone out, and every thing except the leafless trees looked like a May morning. William Higinbotham starts for Erin villiage to try what he can do in a druggests shop there. The glazer has put in the glass in the windows in the New Store and the Plasterer is first coating it to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is another charming morning, there was frost last night sufficient to freeze the Dam over with a thin coat of ice, at 7 a.m. the glass was 27º at 10 the Sun shone out splendidly. I put on a new truss this morning made in Philadelphia and seems to fit well so far and give me great releif</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning glass 28º at 7 a.m the grass is all white with frost. The day was certainly fine and the Market well supplied with every thing you could think. The news to day from Europe looks as if England is to be drawn in to the war so as to maintain her ground as to the protection of Constantinople and the free passage of the Dardinelles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 31st 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day and the Church well attended, there had been pritty hard frost through the night, for the streets were hard and dry. This morning being the last day of the year is getting colder as the glass was at 20º at 7 a.m. the wind enclined to the East and snow flakes flying, &amp; does not seem to come down freely. The large wholesale house of George Winks &amp; Co. has failed with liabilities of $300,000 and Assets to pay 74¢ in the dollar. Mr Kirkpatrick of Goderich and Mr Hugh McCullach of Galt were here inspecting the Mill to see what repairs are required, and what improved apperatus is requested to keep up with the times* *Mr Kirkpatrick told the Miller that he could build a new mill at the Railway Station that could grind all the flour he would want to make for $18,000 and save all the teaming of flour &amp; wheat, which is a very large item, and have no dam ice or backwater to contend with, nor shortness of water for half of the year, so that the Bank would have to come down a great deal more in their price than what they now ask.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7252750aa0e46f7643f417eec331b61d.pdf 7942195e74dcab4d6e9debd4b5cf7a46 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d46279cf6601401497e7fb9542788371.pdf 799f15ee50ae5a532f1a1b5b6e01234a PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ecae55a051571fe11174b9fcdd5423d.pdf 19acd3963a688eb98255e2dd3ff99c31 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808 - 1895) 1876 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Cover of Diary} DAILY JOURNAL, 1876. {Printed Calendar for 1876 and first 4 months of 1877.} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1876. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {A maple leaf has been pressed on this page} {Printed Report of The Annual General Meeting of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Wellington 12th January, 1877.} {Financial Statement of THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON. For the Year Ending 31st December, 1876.} {The Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company. BY-LAW No. 4} {Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company for 1875.} {Next several pages continuation of the Annual Report} {RATES OF POSTAGE; TERMS AND COURTS; BANK HOLIDAYS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1876} DIARY 1876. {Newspaper clippings dated Nov 1876} �January SATURDAY 1 1876 This is a very remarkable New Years morning foggy weather dark morning & almost like a light rain falling, and during the forenoon a close rain but very fine was falling, and during the whole day it was foggy & drizzling rain the water is running heavy over the dam, and reminds one more of the middle of April then this, we had a great many callers to day, as usual, on New Years day all our works are standing still January MONDAY 3 1876 Fine dry morning Yesterday Sun shining fine and almost like an April day. This morning was hard frost and the ground hard and solid, and the Dam covered with young and old scaiting. There has been plenty of water for the Mill for some weeks now. TUESDAY 4 Hard frost this morning at 7 a m the glass stood at 8º above Zero. Wm. Robertson began this morning to put on the felt on the Copper Still and to line it with boards WEDNESDAY 5 This is also a dry morning but not so hard frost as the day advanced it became milder, after dinner it began to rain. The water still holds out for 3 run of stones going to day and running over the Dam. About ½ past 2 it began to rain again & between 3 & 4 it rained heavy with snow flakes between, and later the water was running down the streets. Mr Mills of Hamilton was murdered by a Butcher yesterday, who was a tenant of his in arrears of rent January THURSDAY 6 1876 During the night it dried up, and the roads hard froze this morning, and flakes of snow blowing about but it is too cold for the snow to fall, 3 pair of stones going briskly in the water Mill. �The men working at the covering of the Boiler with felt, we had to make 2 wooden rings for top & Bottom, and wide enough to admit of room to introduce the staves between them and the felt (which was previously tied on round about with twine), and then kept in their place with wedges in a tempory manner untill ready for the iron hoops FRIDAY 7 This was a very pleasant morning, and very little frost, enough to make the roads hard and dry. And during the day the Sun shone out quite pleasant. William went up to London and then on to Chatham to see about corn, But found that they had not begun to shell it out as yet, the weather being too open for that SATURDAY 8 This morning was dry but not hard frost, but of any thing dark & dull in the forenoon a light rain came on for a little while, but not enough to drive the skaiters of the ice, But the latter part of the afternoon was quite wet and rained considerable. The copper still is about done the hoops having been put on this forenoon. No snow snow whatever to be seen any where. William came home to night without doing any thing January MONDAY 10 1876 Yesterday was a remarkably fine day for this time of the year it was quite mild when going to Church & the ground soft and muddy, and a few rolls of thunder were herd, in the afternoon the fine clear sunshine seased & foggy dark weather came on and at about Church time it rained heavy, and began to blow. There was quite a change this morning a very strong Westerly wind has been blowing all night and continues this morning and very cold, the Glass at 10º above Zero, during the whole day it blew hard and snowed at times, & the ground as hard as ever. A good deal of excitement about voting for the shop Licence By-Law which was lost by 264 majority, got the copper Still lining finished to day TUESDAY 11 This is another cold morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but it is too cold for it to come down. The men are working at the staging round the new fermenting tuns. �WEDNESDAY 12 This is a cold morning very little wind, and very little snow on the ground. The frost is sharp, Thermometer 10º above Zero. Have just got information that Wm Alexander of Ellenburn died this morning at 10 a m January THURSDAY 13 1876 This is a pretty cold morning 12º above Zero cold N Westerly wind. Went out to Ellenburn twice to day and saw the corpse & saw very little change the upper part of the face all above the mouth reminds me very much of my late father. The Boiler makers began this morning, and at noon got an assistnant. After the peices were cut out for the Patches to be put on, we found the space for the water completly filled up and so hard that no water could get to it and in consiquence led to the burning and cracking of the plates, no less than 5 barrow fulls of scale and mud were taken out. FRIDAY 14 This is another cold morning, it is not blowing much. Went out to the Cemetery with Mrs R Thomson to point out the spot to dig the grave for Mr Alexander and make allowance for the place for the monument. The boiler makers will work late to night. They left about ½ past 10. SATURDAY 15 This is a very fine morning very moderately cold very little snow to be seen except on the sides of the roads, the middle is all bare. We have a bother with the Beer pump this morning breaking out at the angle of the branch where it was patched before January MONDAY 17 1876 Yesterday was quite a mild morning. At 9.30 the Thermometer stood at 37º and the atmosphere dull and heavy, and continued so till evening when it began to freeze. �Monday morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but as the day advanced the mild weather & drizzling rain washed it all away. Was over early at the Rectifying house before the furnace was lighted. Mr Cuttler began to day to adjust all the Millstones, all having more or less got out of Ballance. Mrs A and I attended the Funeral of the late Wm Alexander Esq this afternoon it was largely attended TUESDAY 18 Another mild morning, and thick weather and after Breakfast it began to rain, and kept on all the forenoon more or less, and many teams came in with wheat and had to stand out in the rain till unloaded. The last of the new fermenting tuns are finished with pipes, spouts &c. & ready for use WEDNESDAY 19 This is a wet dull morning and after breakfast rained steady and may be said to have rained all the day more or less, and all the snow is now washed away. There must have been far more rain up the country than here, as the water is very high and comming down very thick and muddy. In the afternoon it got colder and began to freeze about dusk, and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower fell. William started for Toleda this afternoon. I am quite disconcerted about awful deficiency in the amount of spirit which has been lost this last ½ year, on account of the weighing system January THURSDAY 20 1876 This is a cold blustering morning the ground all covered with snow, and light showers of it now & then. FRIDAY 21 This is a cold windy morning, a little snow blowing about now & then. But it is too cold for the snow to fall regularly. The roads are very rough for driving the ruts being deep and hard. Cuttler got done with the stones this afternoon �SATURDAY 22 This has been quite a snowey morning, a good must have fallen through the night, but not enough for sleighing, however it continues to fall this forenoon. Snowing this afternoon also. helped to drape the Church this evening in mourning for the late Wm. Alexander, Elder Sabbath 23 Quite a change again this morning, the water dropping from the eves of the roofs and it was quite sloppy in going to Church and a little snow fell, but so little that it blew away before the wind. January MONDAY, 24 1876 This morning the ground is hard and the frozen crust on the snow will prevent it from being blown away, there is every appearance of more snow. No word from William since he left. Meeting to day of the Board of Directors, of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. - Only a few flakes of snow fell. Am in trouble to day the Duties being overdue & not enough funds to meet them. There has been no thaw today. TUESDAY 25 Meeting of Millers Acociation in Toronto. This is a moderate morning. Thermometer 26º and a slight flurry of snow falling. The frost these last 2 nights has made the an impression on the water in the river. Had a Telegram from William dated Chicago 24th that he had bought corn and would leave tomorrow night, (that is to night). We have had a considerable shower of Snow this afternoon WEDNESDAY 26 This is a fine bright morning, the glass 22º, at 10 a m there was very little snow fell last night. The annual Meeting of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. for the Election of Directors, at 2 Oclock. �Mr Edward Thomas died at his recidence in Nassagaweya 71 a very respectable and deacent farmer, and have known him for many years January THURSDAY 27 1876 This is a very wet morning, it rained heavy during during the night and the streets are running with water, and it is very slippery and most difficult to walk about. William returned from Chicago about 4 a m this morning. It has been thawing all day and the gutters running as in Spring. Mr Guest called this afternoon FRIDAY 28 This is another wet morning. I started for Hamilton by the 9.30 am train and got down about 12, it rained during the most of the journey down and after I got into the City the weather made it very unpleasant and business very dull. The Brass pump arrived from Cincinnati to day SATURDAY 29 This is a cold Blustering morning, not much frost but the wind is strong, during the day we had a shower of snow. ___ In the afternoon the wind increased next to a gale almost from the N' East accompanied with snow and was very cold January MONDAY 31 1876 Yesterday was a fine clear day but cold at ½ past 9 a m the Glass stood at 17º above Zero. This morning is not quite so cold, and the wind more round to the South during the forenoon and afternoon, there was a fine bright sunshine and the roads runing with water where the sun shone. And the water flowing over the Dam in a copious stream reminding me of April or May. Mr David Torrance, President of the Bank of Montreal died this morning aged 71 years February TUESDAY 1 This is quite a wintry looking morning, it is snowing heavy but of any thing soft, and dull weather. �It still continues to snow heavy this afternoon. Have been drawing out the new pump road on full size on paper and on a board for the Blacksmiths. Trade is still very dull all over and a great many failures taking place both here & in the States WEDNESDAY 2 It blew very hard last night and cold and this morning there was a thick coat of snow and the glass stood at At ½ past 9 a m it was at Zero. This is the Monthly Fair Day. There was a very small attendance at this Fair the roads being drifted in certain localities may have hindered many of them. February THURSDAY 3 1876 It is not so cold this morning 6º above zero. Sleighing is pretty good now. William started this afternoon to Douglas for to attend a Sheriffs Sale of the effects in the Mill there, of flour, Wheat, Middlings &c of which William bought the whole lot and got it teamed down at 14¢ per 100 lbs. he returned about 12 Oclock FRIDAY 4 This is a fine day, and hardly so cold as yesterday. Old James McFarlane was buried to day at Rockwood, he having died near Eden villiage, aged 98 years 10 months. he was born in the year of the Irish Rebelion SATURDAY 5 This is another fine morning glass at 7 a m stood at 2º below Zero. Our fine carriage horse lately bought died this morning, he age was 5 years past February MONDAY 7 1876 Yesterday was a very mild fine day and the snow melting fast and very little frost in the evening. This morning is another very fine morning and the sun shining bright & warm �TUESDAY 8 This is another fine morning and the snow dissapearing pretty fast, the waggons have again to be used in the Town. Nat went down to Toronto by the 11 a m train WEDNESDAY 6 A good deal of snow has fallen during the past night and this morning it is still falling. A great fire in New York on Monday night, loss in goods & houses about $3,000,000. We took the correct measure of the Pump rod. A drizzling snow has been falling during the afternoon. David Stirton M.P. started for Ottawa this afternoon the Parliament opens tomorrow February THURSDAY 10 1876 This is a mild morning a little below freezing a considerable deal of sleet has fallen through the night and a crust was frozen over it this morning it has improved the sleighing. I wrote to Mrs McLean in Girvan to day Enclosing draft for £16,15.2 on the Bank of Scotland, London FRIDAY 11 This is a very wet morning, has been raining a great deal through the night and has done so most of the forenoon, and the roads are running full of water. I have not felt well to day was quite giddy after getting out of Bed & had to return to it & much inclined to vomit. took opening medicine which operated & now feel a good deal better this afternoon. SATURDAY 12 This is a fine clear morning but mild and the roads a little frozen. But as the day advances the water is running down the roads and the river is very high, lipping over the guard block on the far side of the top beam of the dam and equal to what it is in April, and is a �little up on the under side of the cross beam behind the grating at the entrance of the Mill race, and the water is very dark February MONDAY 14 1876 Yesterday was a very fine mild day, but very slippery walking in parts, towards night it began to harden. Early this morning a little after midnight it began to blow hard, with a good deal of thunder and lightning and then heavy showers of rain, and the water froze on the trees weighing them down considerably and during the forenoon the streets were much flooded and the river rising again, I never remember such a continuation of such mild weather TUESDAY 15 Midling hard frost last night, the ground and remaining snow is hard, but the river is still very high. The beer pump gave out to night WEDNESDAY 16 There was pretty hard frost last night, and the wind was strong during the night. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, to get Startup the Coppersmith to come up February THURSDAY 17 1876 This is a moderate morning, the ground hard and dry, but as the day advanced it became colder and blowing, there is not enough of snow for sleighing. David Startup came up by the 10 Oclock train, and immediately began to prepare the copper pipe for the new Pump FRIDAY 18 This is a coldish morning, yet the day shone out very fine, but no thaw. We got on pretty well with the Pump to day and got up steam in the afternoon and after running a charge and a half the log on which the Pump was set burst from the Pressure of the depth of beer in the large tub & had to stop and put on clasps to keep it together. And which had the desired effect, but did not get done in time to run any more to night �SATURDAY 19 Rather sharp frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became much milder, clear and bright sunshine, yet no thaw whatever. We got fairly started again early this morning and going well. But as the pump throws up a considerable of beer above the Piston which is run into a pail, but as it is so often filled, and apt to be neglected, we had to put in a large tub with its bottom level with the bottom of the pump logs with a large Cock connecting the two, which when filled, we have only to shut off the supply from the fermenting tuns, and open the Cock when the pump draws up every drop of it. February MONDAY 21 1876 Fine day yesterday. This is a fine winter morning, glass 22º above Zero roads hard and dry. Rectifying House stopt for cleaning out the boiler, and the man from Ingles & Hunters put in all the thimbles in the tubes which had fallen out in consiquence of them having too much taper, which I got turned off he also caulked round the patches that were leaking. The coppersmith soldered the leak in the bottom of the still which is now tight. He also fixed cocks on the decending pipe of the worm to turn on the faints with the fusil oil on to the Rectifiers or Filters. We have got the fixings of the beer pump and pipes completed and all going well. It began to rain this evening and blow hard, and about 8 Oclock came on to snow. TUESDAY 22 This is a cold windy morning, with a fresh coat of frozen snow. The water in the river has fallen considerably yet we have plenty to drive the Mill. David Startup is about finished WEDNESDAY 23 This has been a very cold night, and this morning at 6 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 6º below Zero, and at 7 a m 2º below it has been blowing pretty hard all day, and the snow that fell during the night, has drifted more or less, and it is very cold getting about with the N. West wind blowing. I got Mr Gideon Hood as my security on my Bond for payment of Duties for the amt. on his part for $10,000. �David Startup, coppersmith went off by the 11 Oclock train. February THURSDAY 24 1876 This last night was much colder at 6 this morning the glass was 6º below, but at 7 a m it was 2º above Zero, and to day there is very little wind, and strange to say that where the Sun is heating on the sidewalks the snow is melted and slushey, there is little or no wind. The accounts from Ottawa descrbe in glowing terms the grand dress Ball, at the Governors Recidence. The day has been a pleasant mild day. Sent paper & letter to Illinois FRIDAY 25 {No entry} SATURDAY 26 This is a very cold morning, and during last night it blew hard, to day it is quite cold getting about. I did not feel well to day at all felt giddy in the morning & went only once of ncessity up town, having taken medicine. Towards night it came on to blow hard and the snow drifted very much. February MONDAY 28 1876 It blew hard & cold all day yesterday, and the snow kept falling for the most of the, We had an alarm of fire in the school room of St. Andrews Church, there was not much damage done. This morning was cold but got milder during the day. Meeting of Directors of Wellington Insurance Co. to day. It is snowing this evening and looks as if it were going to be heavy. �TUESDAY 29 This is a more moderate morning not so cold as yesterday, but the snow is very difficult to walk on, as it is dry and loose like sand. There has been more snow falling at times but it is not enough to bind the other But in places where it is drifted it is quite hard and carries a person quite easy. The Poultry Show opened to day and there are many more entries than last year. the snow is coming on again March WEDNESDAY 1 This was a sharp morning. But the day turned out fine. This being the Fair Day there was a large turn out of cattle and there was a number of buyers and the cattle went off quick March THURSDAY 2 1876 This is a fine winter morning bright and clear glass about 18º below Zero at 7 a m. But it continues cold on account of the North Wind. The sleighing is tolerable fair FRIDAY 3 This was a sharp morning 5º above Zero at 7 a m. This is our Fast day in our Church. Mr Wallace came up from Hamilton to day. Mr Peter Idington was also here. The Poultry show broke up at noon to day. Peter Idington here to day. William went up to Stratford about wheat SATURDAY 4 This was a very fine morning. �During the day there was a moderate thaw and the snow is wearing away on the much travelled roads. Peter Idington here to day again. William returned about 5 Oclock this morning. March MONDAY 6 1876 Yesterday was was a fine mild morning & dry, but in the afternoon it began to rain & continued for some time And in the evening it came on again with light showers. This is quite a mild morning, and the roads are very much washed from the rain during the night, that the sleighing will be altogether gone if this weather continues. TUESDAY 7 This was a wet morning, and raining more or less for most of the forenoon, and part of the afternoon. The river is rising fast and is nearly as high as the last flood some weeks ago, we opened the flood gates this afternoon. There is appearance of more rain. The roads are in a very bad state WEDNESDAY 8 Quite a change this morning, during the night It turned to hard frost, and instead of mire of considerable depth is now hard solid roads, and a cold frosty wind blowing. The water is for all that comming down very deep March THURSDAY 9 1876 This is a fine dry morning, frost throughout the night was middling hard and will be very trying on the young Wheat now without protection. The water in the river is much lower this morning FRIDAY 10 This is another very fine morning, hard frost last night, but the sun has great power in thawing the middle of the roads so as to soften the hard edges of the ruts and make it more easy on wheel carriages. We had to shut down the flood gates this morning so as to keep up the head on the Dam �SATURDAY 11 A moderate morning, and the roads getting softer. The water is keeping up pretty fair. The afternoon is cloudy, and it began to rain about ½ past 6 March MONDAY 13 1876 Yesterday morning was a rainey, and had been during the night, and continued more or less all day. This morning the ground was covered with Snow over 4 inches deep, and the wind continuing strong. This afternoon is becomming much colder and the wind which was Westerly is now becomming more Northerly and getting very cold, a little snow is blowing about. Revd Mr Tanner lectures in our Church to night TUESDAY 14 This is a tolerable sharp morning, rather too cold for snow last night. During the day the Sun shone out fine and and made the sidewalks smoke. Meeting of Presbytery in Chalmers Church. William started off to Hamilton, thence to Brantford WEDNESDAY 15 This is a fine clear morning, the glass much the same as yesterday 10º or 11º above Zero. The roads are very rough and hard March THURSDAY 16 1876 This is a very stormy morning, the wind has been blowing at a fearfull rate all night, it is accompanied with dry fine frozen particles of Snow and in thick clouds and driven with great forse against one's face, the cold is not at all severe only 23º above Zero at 10 a m. The wind still continues this afternoon strong from the East and the fine snow still falling. I wrote to J. Smith, Bridge of Allan by this afternoons Mail. William came home by the 6 Oclock train. �Mr Fouler had a grand examination in the Town Hall to night, it was cram full & a couple of hundred people in the old hall FRIDAY 17 This is of any thing a milder morning, and snowing a little, the is more from the West now. It became colder in the afternoon, and still snowing lightly SATURDAY 18 Sharp morning ½ past 10 am the glass stood at 5º above Zero, at 1.30 p m it was 10º above Zero. I have kept the house all day, being affected with headach last night and giddiness this morning March MONDAY 20 1876 Yesterday morning was pretty sharp, at 7 am glass stood at 5º above Zero, clear and calm weather. I went twice to Church & did not feel the worse of it. This morning chilly and raw, cold 22º at 10 a m inclined to snow or other change. I feel better this morning. About noon it began to snow and kept on quite heavy all the afternon, and evening and blowing from the East. TUESDAY 21 Wintry morning, and the fall of snow during the afternoon and during last night, has left a coating of snow generaly all over of from 6 to 8 inches deep. The day is turning out fine with a slight flurry of snow now and then WEDNESDAY 22 This is a fine morning, glass at 20º. I am going to try the sleighing this forenoon. James Dobbie is said to have died at his tea table last night, of heart disease. Mrs A and I went down to Fishers Mills to see Mr Idingtons family, and found them all well, the roads in Waterloo were considerably drifted up certain places, and sloping so as almost to tip the cutter over �March Thursday 23 1876 This is a fine morning, and as the day advances the sun is begining to melt the snow in the middle of the road. This afternoon the roads are getting quite soft and watery, and if it continues a day or two longer all the snow will be gone. I am glad I went to Waterloo yesterday for the roads in many places must be bare to day. Red. letter from John Smith, Bridge of Allan. FRIDAY 24 This is another fine morning and likely to thaw more to day. It has turned out a fine forenoon went out to the Model Farm and found the sleighing very bare in most places & unless more snow falls it will soon be all gone. Peter Idington & wife were here to day. The Court of Queens Bench is sitting just now precidud over by Judge Gainne SATURDAY 25 This is a very course morning with sleet and snow a good deal has fallen through the night, and the roads are now very slushey and dissagreeable. It has continued throughout the day much the same, with frequent showers of frozen rain, sometimes pretty heavy. The weather is so dull and dark that no Eclipse can be seen. Wrote to John Smith this afternoon by US mail March MONDAY 27 1876 Yesterday was a somewhat blustering day with light showers of snow. This is a dull blustering day, and bad getting about with either sleigh or waggon. Feek, began this morning about 9 Oclock left at 10 a.m. began again at 3 p m. Miss Isabella Alexander came this afternoon �TUESDAY 28 Pretty hard frost last night, the road are very hard and dry. Feek began at 7 a m, and worked till a little after 3 p m. About 1 Oclock it began to snow and continued to fall heavy all the afternoon and no appearance of it stopping. William, went to Paris & Brantford this morning. Wind from the N East. Recd. Telegram from William that he was stormstead at Brantford & could not be home to night WEDNESDAY 29 This is another snowey morning, and it is now very deep all over, wind from the N. East. William came home at noon to day. We are making arrangements to stop distilling tomorrow to enable us to put in the heating pipes in the smoke stalk to heat up the feeding water for the Boiler, and raise the grate bars 12 inches, so as to reduce the quantity of dead wood that accumulates and blackens in the fire box down on the bars. March THURSDAY 30 1876 This is a pleasant winter morning good sleighing, and good many teams in town, and we are hurrying out the firewood from the Rocks with a number of hired teams, for we cannot depend on it lasting long, for the frost is too mild to preserve it. Distillery standing to day, having been running on till about 4 Oclock this morning, having run since yesterday morning. We have been working late to night to complete what we think will be a saving of fuel & time in the distillery. Feek to about FRIDAY 31 This is a mild morning and thawing. I am rather dissapointed in finding this morning that our hard work all yesterday is not going to answer in the present way & am going to stop and replace the grate bars as they were. �After cooling down the furnace we lowered the grate bars to their old position and the draft was restored to its former strength. But the feed water passing through the coil of 2 inch pipes does not heat up the water to the heat I expected. I have got a bad cold from last nights late work. April SATURDAY 1 This is also a mild morning. But as a precaution I have made up my mind to remain in the house all day, having taken, Medicine April MONDAY 3 1876 This morning is soft but no rain, but the thaw is rappid and the roads quite slushey, and the water running rappid in the gutters. I feel a good deal better to day, but keep as much in the Office as I can. TUESDAY 4 This is another mild morning, and thawing fast WEDNESDAY 5 This is a dull morning. there has been a little frost last night, about 10 Oclock it began to snow pretty thick loose snow which melted as it fell, and then a little rainey sleet, making the streets slushey and unpleasant. There is a large attendance of Farmers and others in Town to day, this being the Easter Fair, and a greater number of fat cattle shown than I have seen before. Jeffry Lynch was in Toronto yesterday and spent an hour at Mr Wm. Higinbothams & found him worse requiring to be watched as he cuts up Handkerchifs &c into ribbons. We are without a fireman to day, having turned off Scott for dissobedience April THURSDAY 6 1876 This morning the ground was somewhat dry, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up the water began to run on the streets, and the snow that is still laying on the sides of the roads is getting very soft and melting fast away. The ice on the dam is quite whole yet but it must be brittle and very unsafe to cross on now. �Thos. Baxter of Wellington Square is reported to have been drowned this morning on his own farm. fine mild night Mrs A & I at Mrs Websters to Tea FRIDAY 7 Wet rainey and dull morning with frequent showers of sleet, and there seems to be a regular break up of the ice and the water in the Dam is rising. The Hamilton papers announce the sudden death of an old aquaintance of mine Mr Thomas Baxter of Wellington Square in examining a drain that run into a small creek had become giddy & fell in & got drowned he was 55 years of age. A dispatch from Ottawa says that the site for the New Post Office is fixed, and to be erected on the present site of the Wellington Hotel SATURDAY 8 It froze hard last night and the ground is quite dry and bearing up. The weather is fine and clear April MONDAY 10 1876 The weather was fine yesterday. This morning the ground is dry with the nights frost but as the day advances it is thawing fast TUESDAY 11 This is a fine mild morning and the water running down the road at a rappid rate and the water in the river rising. William went up to Stratford this evening on a tour among customers WEDNESDAY 12 This is a very dull dark morning, and must have been raining during the night. About 7 a m it began to rain very lightly and then more heavy during the forenoon there is very little snow to be seen on the sides of the roads now. I Had to hoist the flood gates as the water was getting over the fender log at the Northerly end of the aperon, the water is very dark and muddy. Had telegrams from Wm. from Stratford and Mitchel �April THURSDAY 13 1876 This is another dull misty morning, and its condensation producing a very fine rain. But during most of the forenoon the rain fell more freely. The Steam Mill Bridge is loaded with stones. In the afternoon rain came on again, and the water in the river continuing to rise, notwithstanding that the flood gates have been raised as far as they will open. And the ice is breaking up & going over. Wm. Telegraphed from Stratford that he will be home at 8 p m. We are only running the Mill with 1 run of stone from the water being so high and causes the water wheel to labour too much in backwater injuring the bucket boards. Higinbotham returned from Ottawa. William came home from above about same time. FRIDAY 14 This is Good Friday. It was so far fair, with the exception that the fog condenced into fine rain, and continued so throughout the forenoon. The water got very high and we had to raise the gate to the full height. We hear of no disausters as yet from the high floods, the most of the ice is of the Dam except a little on the edges. It began to be very cold towards evening. I went up to Goldie's dam, he was working at his flood gates, being affraid of them. SATURDAY 15 This was a dry morning, and the water no higher than late last night. The day is quite fine but yet not the warmth in the air we ought to have April MONDAY 17 1876 Yesterday was a very fine day. This is of any thing a chilly morning. But as the day advances it is getting better. �We had to shut down part of the flood gates this morning as the water was too low to run over the Dam shewing how rappidly the flood or spring fresshet dissapears now compared with former years when it lasted for much more than a week. TUESDAY 18 This is a fine morning, and the water in the river is still lower that the gates have to be further shut down. WEDNESDAY 19 This is a very fine sprin morning and the ground is drying up fast, and the flood gates are now altogether shut down close April THURSDAY 20 1876 This is a fine morning although, there was hard frost last night, and the ground was quite hard. This forenoon and part of the afternoon was fine but further on it became cold again. Went out the York Road to attend the funeral of a Son of Robert Paterson who died in Detroit day before yesterday of Tyfod Fever. William started for London this morning. We had a heavy shower of rain last night and it was very dark, some later it blew very hard FRIDAY 21 This is a very fine morning, and the roads drying up very fast. The driver of the chopping stones broke, one lug at each end SATURDAY 22 This was a fine mild morning, and looked like rain. But as the day advanced it became very pleasant and the Sun shone out fine. Willie Higinbotham came home from Hamilton at noon, Aut Agnes & the two boys from Fishers Mills, & Mary was brought from Toronto by her Father to night, so that they are all at home but Harry who is at Elora. William came home from London by the 5 Oclock train. �It began to rain about 5 oclock and then again at ½ past 6. I felt very giddy this afternoon and inclined to stagger in my walk May MONDAY 1 1876 Cold blustery day yesterday, with a shower of snow, but it was light and dry & blew away. It froze hard last night, and there was ice on the tub at the spring ½ an inch thick & over. This is a fine Bright morning but cold. The Masons have begun to build the foundation walls for the shop to be built for the owner of the ground James Mays being 25 feet 8 inches. Wm. Stewart and Petrie's are next being something like 40 feet some inches, then the frame stable which ground is feet frontage TUESDAY 2 This was a very fine morning, and very little frost. I got the Onions sown in the garden to day and also the hot beds with cabbage seed and cauliflour. I got the Bucket boards repiled and changed the position of the bearers between the teirs, and also the 1½ inch Oak planks in the same way. Mr Corby Junr., Distiller from Bellville was here this afternoon intending to stay over tomorrow WEDNESDAY 3 This is a most beautiful morning for the Monthly Fair. I see a great many, Reapers & Mowers being arranged for Sale. The Wellington Hotel Building was sold by Auction to day for $150.00. The verandah for $13.00. The stable which was a framed one and sheeted both inside and outside, for $40.00, and the ground to be cleared by a certain time. May THURSDAY 4 1876 This was a dry morning but not so warm as yesterday morning. The party who bought the Wellington stable is busey taking it down �FRIDAY 5 This is a cold wet morning and the wind from the East, it continued fair for the greater part of the forenoon, but came on agin in the afternoon. I sowed a bed of spinnage and also some Parsley this forenoon. The Auction of the furniture &c. is still going on to day and is likely to take all day tomorrow. It has been raining all the afternoon and continues still this evening ½ past 8. SATURDAY 6 This is a dull damp morning, it must have rained through the night, and likely to rain more ere long May MONDAY 8 1876 Sabbath was of any thing a damp day threatning rain in the forenoon, but the afternoon was dry. But I did not go to Church as I felt unwell, in the afternoon felt great headache and sent for Dr Herod. To day it was dry weather, I feel no worse and the head better, the Dr called again to day and required me to keep quiet for the next 24 hours at least and not go out. TUESDAY 9 This was a fine day WEDNESDAY 10 This is a very wet morning and heavy rain May THURSDAY 11 1876 This is a fine morning. I made arrangements this forenoon to meet John Chambers at the Quarry hole to build retaining wall. FRIDAY 12 This is a wet looking morning but no rain has fallen. It continued fair all day �SATURDAY 13 This is a fine morning, and as the day advanced it began to blow a stif Northern wind so that is was not so warm as some days ago. I was out at the Bridget farm with a Donald Cameron, with a view to let it May MONDAY 15 1876 Yesterday was a moderately fine day, but got dull in the afternoon. I went to Church in the forenoon. This morning it was dry but during the forenoon it began to rain, and continued on during the afternoon pretty heavy. The Wellington Hotel is about half demolished, they are getting on much faster in taking it away than was expected. TUESDAY 16 This is a dull wet morning, has been raining during the night, and lightly during the forenoon, but continues still very dull. William went down to Hamilton this forenoon, to attend meeting of Chilmans Creditors WEDNESDAY 17 A great deal of Thunder and lightning last night and this morning, and a great deal of rain, and it is causing great delay in putting in the crops. The land are now all socking wet May THURSDAY 18 1876 This has been a very fine day, and quite warm at times. I Have had some men repairing fence at, Back of cottage. William started for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock FRIDAY 19 This is a fine morning, and the trees and bushes have made great progress, and the leaves are about full out on the Birch trees and on the chessnuts also, and the grass is looking beautiful. �I have been drawing out a Plan of Mr Alexanders Cemetery Plot for Monument and where the graves are to be for they are not in their proper place. He having only bought a single lot on the day that his wife died as I was along with him and gave my opinion as to its selection & she was (Mrs Alexander) burried at a proper distance from the centre of that lot so as to admit of another grave beside her, as it was his intention to leave this country but having taken ill so soon after her and continuing to get worse, he ordered the other half to be bought and which is now 28 feet by 20 feet SATURDAY 20 This was a very wet morning, raining heavy till 9 Oclock and then turned very warm. Had a telegram from Wm. at Ottawa enquiring the amt. owing by Wm. Hall of Perth. I wrote him enclosing Guests letter May MONDAY 22 1876 Yesterday was a very warm day about 74º. This was a dull morning and looked like rain, but none fell. I did not feel well during the night and felt better about noon. Telegraphed to Wm. at Montreal, then Mr Stewart who replied at 5 p m. Only got a reply from Wm. at 8 p m TUESDAY 23 There was hard frost during the night and this morning a little ice on the tubs at the spring was about the thickness of a Penny peice. But the day is turning out fine and warm WEDNESDAY 24 This was a very fine morning, and moderate breese of wind cooled the air, there was no sporting with any more than one boat on the Dam a great many took advantage of the cheap fares to Toronto & London & Hamilton. I shut down both Mill and Distillery. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave Montreal to night at 10 Oclock �May THURSDAY 25 1876 This is another very fine morning, and all the trees almost in full leaf. Have been employing whitewashers to day to finish their work at the Priory. Made every endeavour to pay the duties on spirits but had not enough funds and paper to cover cheque, and have to wait for word from Toronto. William came home at ½ past 2 p m FRIDAY 26 This was another fine morning, and quite warm during the day. I have just read in the Scottish American of the death of Mr David Bryce Architect and R.S.A. aged 73, he died in Edinburgh at his own recidence 131 George Street. I have Known him since a boy, his father was a Mason, and kept a night drawing school, at which my father was first a pupil & afterwards an assistant, his Mother was often in our house in Leith Walk, and were great friends for many years. I visited him several times in 1861 when in Scotland SATURDAY 27 {No entry} {Duplicate page} {Duplicate page} May MONDAY 29 1876 There was very heavy shours of rain this morning but the ceased about 11 Oclock, but it cooled the Air a good deal, and in the afternoon it became quite chilly. They are getting on very well with the excavation of the old stable of the Wellington Hotel and a man is underfitting or building a 2 feet wall, and which has to be very carefully done, and have recomended 2½ feet thick in preference, the other stores west of them are up to, and the first joists are laid. The chessnut trees are in full blossom & and all the Apples & cherry trees. �I attended the Revision Committee in the Town Hall this evening. But as I was a day behind in entering my complaint they will consider by Friday night if it can be admitted TUESDAY 30 This is a cool morning, and there was frost on the sidewalks. The foundation of the New Wellington Hotel and the Masonic Hall is now dug out and likely to be finished tomorrow. This is a warm day about 80º in the glass. WEDNESDAY 31 This was another fine morning. The papers this morning announce a great Conflagration in in Quebec and 400 houses found to have been consumed, first report stated a 1000 houses destroyed, and the loss will not fall short of $800,000 June THURSDAY 1 1876 This is another fine morning. It is now confirmed that the Sulton of Turkey has been dethroned. I Went down to the Quarry and found that it will take Chambers another day to fill up the embankment. The masons have begun to build the Masonic Hall. The whole excavation is now taken out and the sides on Windham street protected. Met this night at Massie's to consult about a testemonial to be presented to Mr Jas. Gow, Collector, on his removal to Windsor, when a large sum was subscribed to day 2d June the list is now made up to $349.00 FRIDAY 2 This is a very warm morning and the heat about ½ past 10 was 85º. This is our Fast Day and there was a very fair attendance. In the evening I attended the Revision committee in the Town Council Room but being a day too late they could not take up my case. �I have a strong desire to go to Philadelphia to the Centennial to pick up some insight in many things I may see that may be of great use to me if I am spared SATURDAY 3 This is a dull morning, and rain began to fall about Breakfast time and continued heavy for a considerable time. And then in the afternoon another heavy shower so that the ground is well socked this season. {Newspaper clippings - handwritten on some - Nov 16 1876 and 30th Nov 1876} June MONDAY 5 1876 Yesterday was our Communion Sabbath and was very well attended notwithstanding the appearance of rain in the morning, but the day turned out fine. This is a fine morning we are planting posts on the side of the embankment at the Quarry, for a fence, instead of a stone wall to hold up the embankment as intended, but owing to the great quantity of water, was prevented from laying the foundation, and regret now that I did not pump out the water originally intended, which would have taken up less room & been more durable. TUESDAY 6 This is a very fine morning. We have the Photagrapher taking views of the Mill this morning, & other premises. 54 more cattle were shipped this morning from here, and the balance taken probably next week if can sell a car load at the Fair tomorrow WEDNESDAY 7 This is a fine morning, and every thing appears to be growing fast, the snowballs & Lelacks also. This is the Monthly fair day, a great many people are in Town & a good many cattle, but the demand was not very keen & the prices low & some would not accept the offers & took them home again. Mr James Gow took farewell of us to day as he leaves for Windsor tomorrow. �Reeve's who bought all Hoods cattle, is very much put about at the dullness of the market not being able to sell a car of them to day as he expected. He has also the handling of Gooderham's cattle, 700 yet on hand June THURSDAY 8 1876 This has also been a very fine day, and being dry weather and warm affects the quantity of water in the river, which is well tested with, 3 pair of stones night and day for the most of last week and this. We are only running 100 Bushels per day in the Distillery and that only untill the balance of the cattle is out. A considerable quantity of Indian Corn was sold to farmers yesterday for sowing for green feed. FRIDAY 9 This was a fine warm morning, but somewhat threatning rain. I went down to Hamilton by the 10 Oclock train and was prepared with my umberella in place of my walking stick, but it was not required as it cleared up before noon clear and warm. Trade is dull and very little doing. I made more enquiry about fares &c about the Centennial. I returned home by the last train SATURDAY 10 This morning was warmer than yesterday, but we had during the day a gentle breeze, and yet it was very warm. We are getting the quarry hole nearly filled up, and on Monday will put up some planking on the posts to retain the earth June MONDAY 12 1876 This is a very fine morning. It appears that there will be no cattle taken out of the stalls this evening for shipment tomorrow, as the markets are quite overstocked and prices very low �TUESDAY 13 The men got the fence at the quarry completed at noon to day or rather the middle of the afternoon. But I would like a little more earth put on to raise. Mr Donald Guthrie was nominated for member to night, for the House of Commons. WEDNESDAY 14 This has also been a very warm day, and the water is failing fast in the river. Massie went down to Montreal yesterday. Mr John Awood & wife started for England this, p.m. William went off to St. Catharines at 2 p.m. The coffins of both Mr & Mrs Alexander were removed to day, their heads to within 2 feet of the Monument & 2 feet 6 inches apart, she lies on the left side of him. Barrels of Spirits was shipped yesterday June THURSDAY 15 1876 This is a close morning and damp, and considerable rain must have fallen during the night, and has given every thing a refreshing appearance. George Booth of Toronto called this morning on his way to Windsor. The papers annonce the death of Judge Duggan in Toronto yesterday aged 64 years. I knew his father and his Brothers. It was very close warm sultry about the middle of the day, and after noon a ratling shower of Hail came on and soon turned into rain for a while, and shortly after that came on again when I was up in town and continued till about 6 Oclock & it was rather amusing to find one Counsilor and the cheif constable taking advantage of the only verandah's now left at Haddens & Days, in Windham street which elisited a good deal of fun FRIDAY 16 This has been a dull forenoon, and close & warm, But as the day advanced it became clearer. The Pump of Rectifying House lately started was out of order & in adjusting it they broke the screw of the lower end of the Brass piston rod yesterday & it is being repaired at Ingles & Hunters to day. Mr Chubb began the foundation of the new Wellington Hotel, and Emslie & Taylor are nearly ready for �the first teir of joists for the Masonic Hall. Recd. Telegram from William at Brantford will be home at 6, looks very much like rain SATURDAY 17 This is a dull morning, but about a ¼ to 9 it began to rain heavy and continued the most of the forenoon, and nearly all the afternoon, and very heavy at times, no mason work was done to day. June MONDAY 19 1876 This has been a close morning, and of any thing dull and like rain. The late rain has again raised the water in the River very considerably. A terrible fire broke out yesterday morning in St. John, Quebec and destroyed the principal part of the Town and over 3000 people left houseless, & the loss about one Million dollars. Nat went to Toronto this morning. The Sale of the last 2 acres of the Glebe lands of St. Andrews Church took place this afternoon it was divided into 9 lots and brought $1320.00. A smart little shower fell about 6 Oclock. TUESDAY 20 This is somewhat more cool WEDNESDAY 21 This has been a fine morning. We are cleaning out the boiler &c. in the Rectifying house and fixind the new Pump June THURSDAY 22 1876 This is a fine morning. I am making anxious enquiries about any one going to Philadelphia so as to have company. Saw Mr Alexr. Drysdale to day who is going there on his way home but he will not leave here till Mondaay week the 3d July. �Have got the pump finished in the Rectifing house this afternoon FRIDAY 23 This is another fine morning, but close and likely to be very warm SATURDAY 24 This was a fine cool pleasant morning, but as the day advanced it became very warm. Have been making enquirey for places to stay in when in N. York and Philadelphia June MONDAY 26 1876 {No entry} TUESDAY 27 This is a fine morning. I have made up my mind to start on my journey to N. York and thence to the Grand Centennial at Philadelphia and will leave here by the midday train. June 28th to July 31 inclusive - No Entries August TUESDAY 1 This is a fine warm morning, but yet reports are comming in for the failure of the Fall wheat from Rust during the late close damp weather. I was all through Mr James Morrison's new stone dwelling house which is nearly ready for the Painter. I also examined Mr Thos. Gowdy's new red Brick house which is large & roomey, and are now lathing it ready for the plasterer, both situate on Liverpool Street. The council are making great improvements on Liverpool Street cutting down the hill behind Mr Elliots and filling up opposite Walkers and Bells new houses. �WEDNESDAY 2 This is another very warm morning. And my Brother James D. Allan is busey loading up a Car with his furnitue to be landed at Goderich, thence to be conveyed by waggon to Bayfield, where he has now got a house erected on his own land ready for his family of Wife, 2 sons & 2 daughters, and intends leaving here tomorrow August THURSDAY 3 1876 This is also a fine morning and warm & dry. We all went up to the train at ½ past 9 to take farewell of James Allan and his family, who left at 9.45 for Goderich, the Car with all their furnature having started before them at 6 Oclock a m. I observe by this morning papers that Douglas & Bannermans saw mill near Georgetown was all Burnt up yesterday afternoon. August 4 to August 14 inclusive - No Entries TUESDAY 15 This is a very warm morning 80º by 9 oclock a.m. Peter Idington came up this afternoon. WEDNESDAY 16 This is not quite so warm this morning as yesterday, but still dry and warm. We are making preparations for starting the Steam Engine, and have been getting some new patent packing for the Piston rod August THURSDAY 17 1876 This is another dry morning, and no appearance of rain. There is reports of great fires in the woods in the Eastern provinces. We got the Engine a going this forenoon and began to smutt some wheat and after dinner all three runs were grinding �FRIDAY 18 This was also a warm morning, and during . Had Mr Robert Glendenning of Philadelphia & his daughter Mrs Noman to tea & a few friends to meet them. John C. Allan returned from Sullivan after viewing his land there SATURDAY 19 This morning was not quite so warm as yesterday morning, but as the day advanced it became quite warm. William went off to Kincardine by the 12.30 train. John McPherson has been busey these several days in replacing the broken lights of the Green=house with sound ones, and puttying up all defects, and painting the bars above the putty. Sherrif Grange died to night at 10 Oclock August MONDAY 21 1876 Yesterday was a cool morning, but the middle of the day got warm. But last night was quite cool and extra clothes were required on our Bed frost was seen early on the shingles. TUESDAY 22 This is a warm morning. I attended the Funeral of Sherrif Grange as Paulbearer at 3 Oclock this afternoon, the attendance was large, his age on the Coffin was 68 years WEDNESDAY 23 This is another fine morning August THURSDAY 24 1876 This is a dull morning and looks like rain. We intended to have started for King to visit the Revd. Mr Tawse family, but Mrs A. did not feel well enough to go to day. �The Unuion Pic'nic comes off this afternoon. After all parties were on the ground and the children busey at their sports and before they had time to get any refreshments It began to rain and drove them off, some went home others took shelter under Mr Guthrie's verandah, and went at it again after it got fair. I discharged Nat's Mortgage on the back of the Hill property to day FRIDAY 25 There has been rain during the night, and looks dark and gloomy yet. Wm. went down to Toronto by the 9 Oclock train Mrs A. & I go at 11 on our way to King, station. SATURDAY 26 Mr Robert Holt of Dundas died to day aged 76 years a native of Sussex England & settled in Dundas in 1834 and carried on Brewing ale for many years there of an excelent quality, and August MONDAY 28 1876 {No entry} TUESDAY 29 {No entry} WEDNESDAY 30 This has been another very warm day. Mrs Allan and I left Lake Couchichen 88 miles North of Toronto this morning at ½ past 9 and arrived in Toronto at ½ past 2 p.m August THURSDAY 31 1876 This is a very warm morning, and every thing very dry and the grass becoming quite Brown. At 2 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 86º �September FRIDAY 1 This is a dull morning, but much cooler than yesterday, a very fine shower fell during the night and looks as if we were going to have more. This is our Fast Day. A smart shower of rain fell this afternoon. SATURDAY 2 This was a dry morning. It {blank} September MONDAY 4 1876 This is a dull morning and looked like rain but the signs dissapear as the day advances. At 1.30 yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at the City of St. Hyacinthe at the West End, and fanned by a high North West wind, and before it was arrested 600 houses were destroyed, and the loss roughly estimated at $2,000,000. A large fire broke out in the Town of Seaforth this morning about 2 Oclock when property to the amount of between $80,000 and $100,000 was destroyed, Mr James Murphy among the rest, formerly of Guelph. TUESDAY 5 This is rather a cool morning. A fire broke out in Dunbar's or rather Lowell's swamp East of the Bridget farm and set fire to a couple of pannels of my fence which was soon put out, but I had to keep watch till late, for if the wind which was fortunately N. West had turned towards the N. East would have destroyed the Road (Boundry line of Town) which is founded with Brush and timber & covered with swamp earth and gravel, and would burn deep into the ground if once it catched in my meaadow WEDNESDAY 6 This also is a cool morning 45º, and no signs of rain as yet. This is the Monthly Fair Day. �The attendance to at the Fair is but small. There was a very few drops of rain fell on our way to the Prayer meeting September THURSDAY 7 1876 This morning looks dull, but yet no rain comes down FRIDAY 8 This morning looked very much like rain, but none fell. The Glue factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $4,000 & Wellington for $2,000 SATURDAY 9 This has been another dry morning, and still there is a strong appearance of rain. It continued dry the whole day September MONDAY 11 1876 We had a fine rain yesterday morning, which lasted till 11 Oclock when going to Church, but nothng more after that. The rain began slowly about 6 Oclock & appears likely to continue TUESDAY 12 This was a fine morning though a little dull yet it was a splended day, for the Guelph Caadonian Society, holding their first annual gathering, which was large, and all went off in splended style WEDNESDAY 13 This was a dull morning. Had some light rain but soon went off again September THURSDAY 14 1876 This morning is a little wet, and threatens to rain this forenoon �FRIDAY 15 This is a dullish morning and looks a good deal like rain, preparing to start toToronto. Got down to Toronto by noon, and had great trouble and exertion to fall in with Sir John A Macdonald, and after being at his house found that he had left at 11 and went off in the Northeren train, & would not be back untill Monday. The Offices in the New Custom House are now being occupied. The British American Assurance Cos new Office is far advanced and they are now building at the 3rd story, the workmanship & design is very splended SATURDAY 16 This is a very fine morning. My clerk Mr Alexr MacKenzie went off by the early train to New York thence to Philadelphia. Higinbotham wife & children, William do, {ditto} & Mr Thom went down to P. Idingtons at 3 p m & retd. ½ past 9. September MONDAY 18 1876 Yesterday was pleasant and cool. in In the afternoon it began to look rainey like, and began while in Church but not heavy, but heavier at night. This morning it was quite wet and continued till about 8 Oclock. It is determined now that Higinbotham and William will leave for Britian on Wednesday, if alls well. I went up to fergus to day at One Oclock to see Mr George Ferguson & got a Introductory letter to his Brother Robert in London, business is but very moderate in Fergus no wheat offered as yet and the River almost dry, lower than ever I saw it TUESDAY 19 This is a dull morning, & threatning rain there must have been some falling through the night. No rain fell and it cleared up very fine. Peter Idington & wife were here to day �WEDNESDAY 20 This is a fine morning, though dull and heavy looking. I missed the first train going to Hamilton but went by the ½ past 9 train to attend the Provincial Show held there this week. On my return home at night I was told of a fearfull accident that happened about 6 Oclock, that a heavy stone wall had fallen and killed one man named John Watt and injured another, they were masons, engaged at an inside wall next the Court yard September THURSDAY 21 1876 This is a dry morning, went up to see the building where the wall fell FRIDAY 22 This morning was a little wet. At 2 Oclock to day we took leave of Higinbotham & William who started for Liverpool & to sail on Wednesday the 27th. SATURDAY 23 This has been a wetish kind of a morning and cloudy looking, falling like a fine mist. James D Allan came down this evening from Bayfield to see his wife. September MONDAY 25 1876 Yesterday was somwhat of a dull day, yet no rain but only a kind of drizzle. This morning it is quite mild and soft, yet no rain. James D Allans wife is very low this morning and scarcely knows any one, she could hardly speek yesterday to be understood. It began to rain about 9 Oclock very heavy and continued after, ten and during the night. TUESDAY 26 This morning is fair, but shows great signs of heavy rain having fallen through the night WEDNESDAY 27 This is a cold dissagreable morning, it rained and blew hard a great part of the night. The day was cold and stormy. �The Mill was shut down to allow the men to attend the Funeral of James Allans wife at 3 Oclock it was well attended. September THURSDAY 28 1876 This is a dull morning FRIDAY 29 This is also a dull and coldish morning and the eves dropping as if there had been rain last night. Alexr. McKenzie returned home this evening by the 6 Oclock train SATURDAY 30 This was of any thing a cool morning. Yet it continued fair, and a great many people attended the market to day which was very large, probably with all kinds of supplies for the central Exhibition next week. We have hard times in the Priory without a servant, Phebe started off last night. October MONDAY 2 1876 This is a fine morning and likely to be a fine week for the Central Fair which begins tomorrow. We have drawn off all the water in the Mill Dam for the repairs of the gates, flume, &c, before the cold weather sets in. We are putting in another centre post for the gates of the outlet flume next the Steam Mill TUESDAY 3 This appears to be a fine morning Bright and pleasant for the show. A change in the weather has come about between 9 & 10 Oclock it became quite dull, and fine rain began to fall, George Corbet from Owens Sound, called this forenoon WEDNESDAY 4 This was a dullish morning but it cleared off during the forenoon, and seems to continue but it is yet chilly, a great many carriages of all descriptons fill the streets, fully as many as ever I have seen. Peter Idington wife, son & daughter here to day. �October THURSDAY 5 1876 This is a fine clear morning but the wind is chilly. But the day after all has turned out to be a fine dry day and the attendance at the Show very large said to be over 10,000 people. Upon examination we find that all the ceder joists over the flume in the Steam Mill and the Elm beams are quite rotten, and have begun to lift the floor to replace them with sound ones. FRIDAY 6 This was a wet morning, and had rained heavy during the night, the forenoon was tolerably dry but the afternoon was cold and wet. The Show breaks up at 2 Oclock, this afternoon is cold and dissagreable. My brother James & children started off by the 10 Oclock train for Bayfield Miss Hooper went with them SATURDAY 7 This is a wet cold morning, more in the way of showers of sleet, hail, and snow. And continued with a cold wind all day. We had notice by Telegram from Montreal this afternoon that the Sythia Steam Ship had arrived to day at Queenston, yesterday October MONDAY 9 1876 Yesterday was a chilly wintry kind of a day with frost enough during the night to make ice on the pools. This day is very wintry like with frequent showers of fine snow &c. Charles Davidson started with his daughter to Philadelphia at 2 Oclock. TUESDAY 10 This morning is also much the same as yesterday and through the day it was somewhat better, though the roofs were white. �Miller of Ingersoll got a sample of flour and was to make an offer tomorrow. Mr Alexr. Thomson of Thomson Birket & Bell of Hamilton is at present laying very ill with a Brain fever, a consultation of 3 Doctors was held to day, and thought the case very precarious. WEDNESDAY 11 This morning the roofs were not so much covered and the day has been fine clear and dry, yet a cold wind is blowing. No change in Thomsons case for the better October THURSDAY 12 1876 This is a cold raw morning, with cold wind. We are still working at the flume next the Water Wheel the plate beam on the top of the posts of the Breast above the Moat was completely rotten and not wishing to desturbb the posts nor the front planking this season pu cut off the old tennants and a portion of the worst of the posts, put in a new beam lower down where they were sounder, then removed the iron stay back to stone where we got a good hold to support the pressure of the water. FRIDAY 13 This is a very fine morning, and dry and bright. Thermometer 28º. The day has turned out remarkably fine, and looks as if it was going to be the beginning of the Indian Summer. SATURDAY 14 This is a wet morning with light rain, but it must have rained heavy during the night as the ground is very wet. The day has continued fair but windy and very cold and wintry like. Have begun to day to repair the Water Wheel. October MONDAY 16 1876 Very hard frost, Saturday night & yesterday morning the ice on the water Barrel in the Garden was over one inch thick, the day was dry windy & cold. �This morning is cold, 2º below freezing and still blowing cold from the North. People of the Town have begun to vote on the By-law for $30,000. Bot. of Horseman 25 coach screws 4 inch x ⅜ at $3.30 per 100. The death of young Cosset & Robertson near Philadelphia is announced this forenoon. TUESDAY 17 This has the appearance of a fine morning hardly any frost. I find that 2 whole quarters of the inside lining of the Water Wheel is completely gone & I propose to put a ½ inch bolt down through the shrouding with a nut on the inside. WEDNESDAY 18 This is beautiful morning, a little frost on the ground. The glass at 7 a m was 24º above zero. October THURSDAY 19 1876 This morning was not so cold, yet there was frost on the ground, but the day was beautifull, and a good deal of Barley brought to town. Wheat on account of the War like news has gone up 5 cents since yesterday. I attended the funeral of of young Robertson and Cosset. their graves were near together, it was the largest funeral I ever saw in this Town FRIDAY 20 This appears to be a fine morning, not quite so bright as yesterday morning, am hurrying to finish my only letter to my Son, this being the last Friday morning that we can send by the Allan line, and have great doubts, if it will reach England before, they leave. John Black a Mason, but laterly a farmer in Puslinch died this morning after a protracted illness, aged 78 years he acted as our foreman at the Building of the Court House here in 1842 & 3. SATURDAY 21 This was a warm morning, and there had been rain during the night, at 7 a m the glass was 48º and at 10 it was between 50º & 60º and as high as 70º went out for a short drive in the afternoon. �John Manderson died to day aged 70 years, originally a mason but laterly a farmer in the Paisley Block. October MONDAY 23 1876 Yesterday was a fine mild day, at 1 Oclock the glass stood at 65º. But to day it is very wet having rained very heavy all night, and seems to continue this forenoon also. There was no mason or outside carpenter work done to day, the afternoon chilly and raw & a little wet. Had news from England to day, a letter from Willie to his wife from Queenston and one from Higinbotham to his wife from Liverpool & all well. TUESDAY 24 This morning was dray, but it became showrey in the forenoon. This afternoon has been also showrey and chilly. WEDNESDAY 25 This has been a dissagreable day wet showry weather. Our old Millwright Johnson Gibson died at Brant this morning aged 58 years, 5 mos. he entered my fathers employ and has continued with ever since with the exception of a few months this summer. I had 3 newspapers from William, 1 from London of the 7th inst. & 2 from Edinburgh of the 9th Inst. October THURSDAY 26 1876 Chilly morning glass 34º, and a light shower of hailstones and snow. Have got the water wheel started to day and, now elevating Spring Wheat. Have been sadly detained in completing a quantity of flour that is sold, for a delay in getting Fall wheat forward from Detroit, but is now reported to be near at hand FRIDAY 27 This is a dull morning, with frost on the ground. �Have got a load of fall wheat from McDonald of Aberfoyle to enable us to finish a shipment that should have been sent of last week, and have the steam on again to finish it. Have also begun this morning to grind up the middlings as it is a loss of money to keep them on hand, and have plenty of water to drive the Mill. SATURDAY 28 A good deal of Snow has fallen through the night and on the level places measured 3½ inches deep, and likely to lay over to day as there is thaw nor frost of any consiquence. Saw P. Idington in Town to day October MONDAY 30 1876 Yesterday was a tolerably fine day, and the snow is melting away gradually. This is a mild morning and the snow is melting fast away. Have a Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to day. I am lifting the covering of the rain water Cisteren & going to Pump it all out as it has been spoiled by the kitchen dishwater running in to it TUESDAY 31 This is quite a mild morning and very foggy, almost enough to make a fine shower of rain. I had a letter from William, dated Glasgow 19th Octr. McLagan, had one from Nat. Working at the Cistern to day also November WEDNESDAY 1 This is a warm close foggy morning, with the Thermometer at 54º. This is our Monthly Fair day. We are grinding flour with 3 pair of stones with steam, and 2 pair on middlings with water November THURSDAY 2 1876 This is a very mild morning, but of any thing cloudy Went up to the train & met with Revd. K. McLennan whos son is about to enter the Bank of Commerce, here. �About 1 Oclock it began to rain, and continued more or less through the afternoon. All buisness was suspended to day FRIDAY 3 This is a cool raw day but no frost. They are hurrying on with the New Post office, and close up for the winter when the 2d story joists are laid, and that the walls are nearly ready for them. Sandy Glass, lost a fine little girl this afternoon one year and ten months old, of Hooping cough & deptheria. Alexr. Thomson Esqr. of Hamilton died at 8 Oclock of brain fever. SATURDAY 4 This morning there was a slight touch of frost on the side walks, but the forenoon was fine weather but damp in the afternoon. Had 1 load of coal to the Office. The Steamer passed father point at 4 a m this morning, the names of F.W. Stone & his 2 daughters & Mrs Webster are among the passengers November MONDAY 6 1876 Yesterday was a very fine day, attended funeral of Alexr. Glass child. This was a dull morning, but raw & damp, Glass at 40º. It began to rain about 10 Oclock, and continued with little intermission all the afternoon, at 8 Oclok it was very heavy. The Assizes began to day Justice Galt on the bench. Church Meeting to day at 2 Oclock TUESDAY 7 This is also a dull morning. �But as the day advanced it appeared more settled and kept dry. At 3 Oclock I attended the funeral of Mr Alexr. Thomson late of Hamilton to his last resting place in Guelph it was largely attended by no less than 56 gentlemen from Hamilton. Great doings to in the United States, for the Election of the New President, Tilden or Mays WEDNESDAY 8 This is another doubtful morning, no frost but a very few snow flakes fell this forenoon November THURSDAY 9 1876 This is of any thing a more promising morning yet by no means clear. Yet during the forenoon the Sun shone out pretty fair for a while. In the afternoon it again got cloudy & heavy. I had a visit from my old friend Mr James Gow of Windsor, for a short time FRIDAY 10 This is a dullish morning, yet it is dry, and there had been sufficient frost during the night to make ice on the tubs &c. ¼ of an inch thick, The Sun shone out in the forenoon. No proper dicision yet as to who has the majority as President, but the general opinion is that Tilden will be the man. Have got our Hall Stove rigged up to day and the Parlour one also SATURDAY 11 Fine morning. Have got the tin gutters in front of the verandah leading to the soft water cisterns. The gardner Busby & Bulger have been cleaning out all the short dung out of the hot Beds &c and top dressing the cow park with it and as soon as the parsnips are out of the ground will have no further need of Busby after the vines in the Grapery are wound round with straw ropes. The day has been fine, large market & have seldom seen so many fowls offered at this time of the year. The Assizes closed this afternoon �November MONDAY 13 1876 Sabbath morning the glass was about 28º or {say} 4º below freezing, the frost during the night must have been hard as the ice on the tubs in the garden was ½ inch thick and the Mill Dam was frozen over for the first time this season. This morning glass at 30º the ice on the dam gone, the ground is white, repairing the covering of the mill race at the old House and the stairs, also the wooden exaust pipe from the Engine is quite rotten in places, and caved in so as to interupt the escape of the steam. War News looks more eminent and exciting in Europe TUESDAY 14 This morning the glass was between 30º & 40º but gradually got colder, and in the afternoon became quite dull. Peter Idington in town & both of us called at Guthries & Mr Watt set Tuesday the 28th inst. for Meeting of Miss Worsleys Executors, at 12 Oclock. Some few flakes of snow fell. It is reported that Hon. John H. Cameron died at 3½ Oclock this afternoon, going in his 60th year WEDNESDAY 15 The ground was all white this morning with Snow but so light that, it mostly melted all away during the day. The Hon, John Hillyard Cameron was born at Beaucaire, Languedoc, France, in April 14th 1817 received part of his early Education KellKenny College, and came to Canada in 1825. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 3 Oclock. November THURSDAY 16 1876 This is a cold raw morning, though not freezing hard just now, yet it must have froze hard last night as the ice on the Barrel is over ½ inch thick. The day however was dry and chilly. �FRIDAY 17 This was a fine mild morning, and the day turned out a moderate day. We took a drive out to Helenburn and then to the Cemetery SATURDAY 18 This morning was milder than yesterday and continued so through the forenoon. The afternoon was dull and looked like rain, but only a few drops fell. We have been talking about our dear Son & Son=in=law likely to have left England to day. November MONDAY 20 1876 Yesterday was of any thing a wet day, a constant drizzle of fine rain or disolving mist. To day the weather is much the same, wet for the most of the time, the roads are getting very muddy now TUESDAY 21 This is also a soft morning, fine close rain like mist falling, and continued during the forenoon. The afternoon was much the same as the forenoon, with a fine drizzling rain was down at Mr Stones house, Mr Lemon called. John Stone is very ill & not able to speak, and is quite helpless & can take no food. WEDNESDAY 22 This has been a drizzling morning, yet not cold the glass about 35º. In the forenoon it continued to blow a little colder and slight flurries of snow fell, and towards the afternoon the cold increased. Have been taking up my Parsnips to day and the salery tomorrow November THURSDAY 23 1876 There has been a little frost during the night but enough to produce thin ice on the tubs out in the garden, but it is becoming milder again and dark and dull as if there was going to be a fall of snow. �I feel somewhat dissapointed in not getting a letter this week from William in England. But have hopes yet that one or other of us may hear from them before the end of the week. My daughter got a letter from her Husband to day from London dated the 10th Instant, stating that they were to sail on the 18th for home in the Steam Ship FRIDAY 24 There was a little ice on the water in the garden this morning, and white on the tops of the Celery and leeks, both of which are being taken up this morning. The day is clear and as the wind is from the North it is getting colder. I am also getting the double windows put in. Attended a Lecture by Professor Delaney on the Catacombs of Rome. SATURDAY 25 There was a light sheet of ice on the Dam this morning and the ground frozen, but as the day advanced it became mild and the side walks and roads slopy. Have been grinding with three pair of stones in the water Mill this morning but as the day advanced the water got short and had to take of one run. It has begun to Snow to night, but hope it may all melt yet and produce more water, both for the River and also for our soft water Cisterns which are empty November MONDAY 27 1876 There was about 2 inches deep of Snow on the ground yesterday morning & a part of it melted away where the Sun beat on it. But this morning other 2 inches have fallen, and still falling lightly this morning. But the Snow continued to fall heavier during the afternoon. Had a Telegram from a Mr Carpenter of Jolliett Illinois to meet him at the Royal Hetel. Mr John Stone, 2d son of Mr Fredk. Stone, died yesterday afternoon. Met with Mr Carpenter of Jolliett U.S. this evening �TUESDAY 28 Meeting of Miss Worsley Exectuors a 12 Oclock Balce. {Balance} to divide $408.28, Revd. E. Ebbs $99.05 & Miss Reeve $198.12 less our fees $12.00. This morning looks wintry like, more light snow falling and, the Dam all covered with ice and snow. I attended the funeral of Mr John Stone this afternoon at 2 Oclock. WEDNESDAY 29 This is a dull dark morning, with light showers of snow, but about the middle of the day it was quite pleasant weather Several Sleighs are seen driving about town November THURSDAY 30 1876 There was sharp frost this morning, the Snow is laying all over, and a few flakes fell this morning. The mail announces the arrival of the Parthia Steamer at New York yesterday. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave New York to night December FRIDAY 1 This is the coldest morning we have had this season at ½ past 6 a m the Thermometer stood at 5º above zero & no wind. It was quite cold the whole day. This being our Fast Day the yet the attendance was not large. The wind North West. William got home this evening at 6 Oclock quite well SATURDAY 2 This is not such a cold morning as yesterday the glass about 15º above zero, have been drawing off all the water of the distillery pipes, even at this early period of the Winter som of the cast iron elbows have burst. N. Higinbotham arrived this evening at 6 Oclock quite well with the exception of a black eye, he got from a heavy lurch of the Ship in a storm �December MONDAY 4 1876 Yesterday was a fine moderate winter day and the Churches were well attended. This morning at 7 the glass stood at 15º above zero, and during the day was milder. Have been confined to the House all day with a sore heel, having skined it with my Boot pressing on it where there was a hole in my sock. TUESDAY 5 This is a very moderate winter morning yet the frost has burst some of the elbows in the pipes WEDNESDAY 6 This morning has not been severe and as the Sun got stronger about the middle of the day, it softened the ridges on the roads. This being the Monthly Fair a good many people were in town December THURSDAY 7 1876 This was a moderate morning, and the ground bare FRIDAY 8 It froze pretty hard last night, and a little snow fell SATURDAY 9 This is a very stormy morning, and has been all night, the wind is very fearce, and the snow drifting very hard all day, the Thermometer about 10º above zero. It is by far the most stormy day we have had December MONDAY 11 1876 Yesterday the 10th the morning was calm and hardly a breath of wind, at 7. a.m the Thermometer stood at 5º below zero, the ground generally covered with snow several inches and enough in places to make tolerable sleighing, it snowed in the afternoon. To day the glass was 5º above zero at 7. a.m and what snow that fell during the night has made �TUESDAY 12 This morning was quite mild about 7 a m the glass stood about the Freezing point and milder as the day advanced, a good deal more snow fell during last night and has made tollerable sleighing. A great many cattle are comming into town this afternoon to be exhibited at the fat cattle show tomorrow, the days are very short just now having to light lamps at ¼ to 5 Some of the Workshops close at ½ past 4, and start about 8 in the morning. We are very dull now, the Distillery standing so long, and the Mill doing but very little, & only 4 hands working at work & the Pedler WEDNESDAY 13 This is a mild morning, the glass just about Freezing and no more. This being the Fat Cattle show day, a great number were shown as Prize Cattle and a great many ordinary cattle for sale, as well as a splended lot of fat Hogs & Sheep as well as a large lot of fat Poultry, it was thought to have been the largest show that has been yet, the weather was all that could have been wished for, and much of the Snow thawed away. Nat & William went down to Toronto to see the President of the Bank of Commerce. Wm returned to night but Nat remained over till tomorrow December THURSDAY 14 1876 This morning was much colder than yesterday and a cold wind blowing, and no such thing as thaw to day. Had a letter from John Smith of Bridge of Allan announcing the birth of a Son FRIDAY 15 This is a cold morning, with a little more snow having fallen during the night. During the forenoon the wind increased in coldness and after One O'clock, the wind increased to a furious snow storm and continued all the afternoon and evening, but during the night it blew still harder and the cold increased SATURDAY 16 This is a very cold stormy morning, and the glass at 8 a m stood below zero a little. The sleighing is but poor yet. It is rather a dull cheerless cold day, and all our works standing still, makes it more so. �December MONDAY 18 1876 Yesterday was another cold morning at 8 a m the glass stood at zero and during the day only got to 3º above zero. This morning it was also about zero but about the middle of the day 7º above there had been a considerable fall of Snow during the night which has made very good sleighing, which makes somewhat more stitr in Town. One of the Twins in my Brother John's family died this afternoon at ½ past 3 named Winstanley. TUESDAY 19 This is a stormy morning, but not so cold as yesterday morning. Thormometer stood at 13º above zero at 9 Oclock, it blew hard last night. It is nowing heavy this forenoon, and the wind from the West. X H.B. Gordon Architect of Toronto, called on the 21st WEDNESDAY 20 This morning at 7 a m Glass 2º below zero and the day was cold. F.W. Stone, N. Higenbotham, William and A. Mackenzie, went down to Toronto to day to see the President of the Bank of Commerce about the arrangement of my affairs, and were engaged over 3 hours. I attended the funeral of Johns child this afternoon and got my hands almost froze in driving. The Grave was dug according to order 7 feet deep. Nat and William returned to night by the 8 Oclock train December THURSDAY 21 1876 X This morning was more mild at 7 it was 10º above zero and more snow had fallen during the night, and the sleighing was splended, and a large Market to day of all kinds of Produce, hoggs especially the highest price $7.00. Recd. from Thomson & Jackson interest on Mrs McLeans Mortgage $20.00 (is not so much as last time) �FRIDAY 22 This was a moderate morning about 10º to 14 above zero, with a little more snow. There was again another large market this morning, the sleighing is very good. I desided to put on the fire in the Distillery on Tuesday next, to test the pipes &c. Our Sabbath school children's meeting to night was largely attended by both parents & strangers, & all went off exceedingly well. SATURDAY 23 This morning is also mild and snowing a very little, glass about 18º above zero. December MONDAY 25 1876 Yesterday at 8 a m the glass was at zero and calm. Christmas Day was a very fine morning the Thermometer stood at 10º above zero at 7 a m the sleighing was very good, calm & pleasant. TUESDAY 26 This was also a pleasant morning, and a large market. This afternoon according to notice given the principal part of my Creditors met in my Office, when the state of my affairs was laid before them. WEDNESDAY 27 This morning was also calm and pleasant the sleighing was improved by the light fall of snow through the night. Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. to day, there was a full meeting and a good deal of business done, and an Assessment of 6 per cent called ordered. We got notice that the Bank folks from Toronto are to be here tomorrow. December THURSDAY 28 1876 �This is a moderate morning. We have been informed that the President Mr. Wm McMaster and the Manager will not be here before ½ past one having had to go round by Hamilton, (he missed the train). When only Mr. Anderson came, & part of time Mr. Wm Smith also, Mr. Andw. Lemon, Mr. F.W. Stone John Idington, and Wm. & I sat the whole day talking over in what way the funds could be raised and the Works kept going Mr. Anderson taking part in the conversation and at the same time had in his pocket Insolvency papers that were signed in Toronto on the 27th. John Idington went on home by the 6 Oclock train FRIDAY 29 This is quite a stormy morning, blowing & drifting at a fearfull rate. The 11 Oclock train going East was far behind time & did not go past here till ¼ past 12, when Mr. Wm Smith, Manager of the Bank of Commerce handed me a document requiring me to hand over my Estate & effects as per Insolvment act of 1875. And the same to William in the afternoon. But not being a partner of mine not yet a Trader according to the Act, he will require to be treated differently. SATURDAY 30 This morning is moderately cold say about 20º with a little snow, & some had fallen during the night. We were all surprised to find this morning that The Engineers of the Grand Trunk Railway, throughout the whole line had struck work at 8.30 last night. The ductch mail as it is called uncoupled on the track here near the market, and a freight train with 12 cars of live Piggs left at the freight station with all the feed pipes dissconected & the water run off the boilers, some at Breslau Station & all over as far as Portland & Sarnia. December SUNDAY 31 1876 This was a fine morning 12º above zero plenty of snow for good sleighing, and the Churches well attended. Monday, 1st January 1877 This is a very fine morning. �William Dickson Esqr. of Galt Died this day aged 77 years & 6 months entered all in new Book Tuesday 2d Jany. 1877 Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and, signed the document of Assignment. Wednesday 3d Jany. 1877 At 7.a.m Thermometer 2º below zero and quite calm. This Being the Monthly Fair Day a great many people are in Town but, very few cattle that are fit for Beef Thursday 4th Jany. This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon Friday 5th Fine winter morning Glass at 7 am at 10º above zero, calm and fine sleighing. Peter Idington here and his Grandson Patrick Saturday 6th Jany. This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the Middle of the day there was a good many teams in Town Sabbath 7th Jany. 1877 This was a fine day about 10º above at Church time �Monday 8th Jany. 1877 This was a fine moderate day and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow, all busey laying all things in order so as to take an Inventory of them Tuesday 9th Jany. This is another moderate morning a little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here & went to Waterloo by noon train Wednesday 10th Jany. This is a moderate morning, clear, and pleasant the frost during the night was about But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero Thursday 11th Jany. Was also moderate, this is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow & snow a little went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington, who wired that he would come, but did not then, but came by the late train, and had an interview with the Banker & Lemon on Wm account. Dr. Hogg is not well this week Friday 12th was a very cold morning at 7 it was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 Oclock it was 5º below. The Annual Meeting of Directors of The Wellington Mutall at the Queen's we dined together & had the General Meeting for the Election of the new board of Directors upstairs, when all the old ones were re ellected, there was a much larger meeting of strangers than formerly Saturday 13th Jany. This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the Day and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr. Hogg and found that th he was better to day than yesterday �Monday 15th Jany. Yesterday was a moderate day at 7 a m it was 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder, a Mr Frazer, Preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr. Hogg passed a bad night. And this morning was about the same temperature, and a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or snow storm, when after 2 pm the wind sprung up from the N. West with a continuos fall of snow and cold going against the wind. Dr. Hogg no better to day, and spitting up Blood from the lungs Tuesday 16th Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7. a.m a good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still there being no wind to drift it, but the trains are very irregular in arriving For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Cover of Diary}</p> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL,</p> <p>1876.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Calendar for 1876 and first 4 months of 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1876.</p> <p>TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{A leaf has been placed over this page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: The Annual General Meeting of the Company was held in the Queen's Hotel, Guelph, on the 12th January, 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON</p> <p>For the Year Ending 31st December, 1876.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: The Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company. BY-LAW No. 4}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company FOR 1875.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Continued - This page provides typed written information with the following heading: Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company FOR 1875.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: BALANCE SHEET OF LEDGER}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following headings: RATES OF POSTAGE; TERMS AND COURTS; BANK HOLIDAYS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DIARY 1876.</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings dated Nov 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very remarkable New Years morning foggy weather dark morning &amp; almost like a light rain falling, and during the forenoon a close rain but very fine was falling, and during the whole day it was foggy &amp; drizzling rain the water is running heavy over the dam, and reminds one more of the middle of April than this, we had a great many callers to day, as usual, on New Years day all our works are standing still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine day morning yesterday Sun shining fine and almost like an April day. This morning was hard frost and the ground hard and solid, and the Dam covered with young and old scaiting. There has been plenty of water for the Mill for some weeks now.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>Hard frost this morning at 7 a m the glass stood at 8º above zero. Wm. Robertson began this morning to put on the felt on the Copper Still and to line it with boards</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is also a dry morning but not so hard frost as the day advanced it became milder, after dinner it began to rain. The water still holds out for 3 run of stones going to day and running over the Dam. About ½ past 2 it began to rain again &amp; between 3 &amp; 4 it rained heavy with snow flakes between, and later the water was running down the streets. Mr {blank} Mills of Hamilton was murdered by a Butcher yesterday, who was a tenant of his in arrears of rent</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>During the night it dried up, and the roads hard froze this morning, and flakes of snow blowing about but it is too cold for the snow to fall, 3 pair of stones going briskly in the water Mill. The men working at the covering of the Boiler with felt, we had to make 2 wooden rings for top &amp; Bottom, and wide enough to admit of room to introduce the stanes between them and the felt (which was previously tied on round about with twine), and then kept in their place with wedges in a tempory manner untill ready for the iron hoops</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a very pleasant morning, and very little frost, enough to make the roads hard and dry. And during the day the Sun shone out quite pleasant. William went up to London and then on to Chatham to see about corn, But found that they had not begun to shell it out as yet, the weather being too open for that</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This morning was dry but not hard frost, but of any thing dark &amp; dull in the forenoon a light rain came on for a little while, but not enough to drive the skaiters of the ice, But the latter part of the afternoon was quite wet and rained considerable. The copper still is about done the hoops having been put on this forenoon. No snow snow whatever to be seen any where. William came home to night without doing any thing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a remarkably fine day for this time of the year it was quite mild when going to Church &amp; the ground soft and muddy, and a few roles of thunder were herd, in the afternoon the fine clear sunshine seased &amp; foggy dark weather came on and at about church time it rained heavy, and began to blow. There was quite a change this morning a very strong Westerly wind has been blowing all night and continues this morning and very cold, the Glass at 10º above Zero, during the whole day it blew hard and snowed at times, &amp; the ground as hard as ever. A good deal of excitement about voting for the shop Licence By-Law which was lost by 264 majority, got the copper Still lining finished to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but it is too cold for it to come down. The men are working at the staging round the new fermenting tuns.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning very little wind, and very little snow on the ground. The frost is sharp, Thermometer 10º above Zero. Have just got information that Wm Alexander of Ellenburn died this morning at 10 a m</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a pretty cold morning 12º above Zero cold N Westerly wind. Went out to Ellenburn twice to day and saw the corpse &amp; saw very little change the upper part of the face all above the mouth reminds me very much of my late father. The Boiler makers began this morning, and at noon got an assistnant. After the peices were cut out for the Patches to be put on, we found the space for the water completly filled up and so hard that no water could get to it and in consiquence led to the burning and cracking of the plates, no less than 5 barrow fulls of scale and mud were taken out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning, it is not blowing much. Went out to the Cemetery with Mrs R Thomson to point out the spot to dig the grave for Mr Alexander and make allowance for the place for the monument. The boiler makers will work late to night. They left about ½ past 10.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning very moderately cold very little snow to be seen except on the sides of the roads, the middle is all bare. We have a bother with the Beer pump this morning breaking out at the angle of the branch where it was patched before</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was quite a mild morning. At 9.30 the Thermometer stood at 37º and the atmosphere dull and heavy, and continued so till evening when it began to freeze. Monday morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but as the day advanced the mild weather &amp; drizzling rain washed it all away. Was over early at the Rectifying house before the furnace was lighted. Mr Cuttler began to day to adjust all the Millstones, all having more or less got out of Ballance. Mrs A and I attended the Funeral of the late Wm Alexander Esq this afternoon it was largely attended</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>Another mild morning, and thick weather and after Breakfast it began to rain, and kept on all the forenoon more or less, and many teams came in with wheat and had to stand out in the rain till unloaded. The last of the new fermenting tuns are finished with pipes, spouts &amp;c. &amp;c. ready for use</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a wet dull morning and after breakfast rained steady and may be said to have rained all the day more or less, and all the snow is now washed away. There must have been far more rain up the country than here, as the water is very high and comming down very thick and muddy. In the afternoon it got colder and began to freeze about dusk, and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower fell. William started for Toleda this afternoon. I am quite disconcerted about awful deficiency in the amount of spirit which has been lost this last ½ year, on account of the weighing system</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustering morning the ground all covered with snow, and light showers of it now &amp; then.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning, a little snow blowing about now &amp; then. But it is too cold for the snow to fall regularly. The roads are very rough for driving the ruts being deep and hard. Cuttler got done with the stones this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This has been quite a snowey morning, a good must have fallen through the night, but not enough for sleighing, however it continues to fall this forenoon. Snowing this afternoon also. helped to drape the Church this evening in mourning for the late Wm. Alexander, Elder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sabbath 23 Quite a change again this morning, the water dropping from the eves of the roofs and it was quite sloppy in going to Church and a little snow fell, but so little that it blew away before the wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 24 1876</span></h3> <p>This morning the ground is hard and the frozen crust on the snow will prevent it from being blown away, there is every appearance of more snow. No word from William since he left. Meeting to day of the Board of Directors, of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. Only a few flakes of snow fell. Am in trouble to day the Duties being overdue &amp; not enough funds to meet them. There has been no thaw today.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>Meeting of Millers Acociation in Toronto. This is a modeate morning. Thermometer 26º and a slight flurry of snow falling. The frost these last 2 nights has made the an impression on the water in the river. Had a Telegram from William dated Chicago 24th that he had bought corn and would leave tomorrow night, (that is to night). We have had a considerable shower of snow this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, the glass 22º, at 10 a m there was very little snow fell last night. The annual Meeting of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. for the Election of Directors, at 2 oclock. Mr Edward Thomas died at his recidence in Nassagaweya 71 a very respectable and deacent farmer, and have known him for many years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning, it rained heavy during during the night and the streets are running with water, and it is very slippery and most difficult to walk about. William returned from Chicago about 4 a m this morning. It has been thawing all day and the gutters running as in Spring. Mr Guest called this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This is another wet morning. I started for Hamilton by the 9.30 am train and got down about 12, it rained during the most of the journey down and after I got into the City the weather made it very unpleasant and business very dull. The Brass pump arrived from Cincinnati to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a cold Blustering morning, not much frost but the wind is strong, during the day we had a shower of snow. In the afternoon the wind increased next to a gale almost from the N' East accompanied with snow and was very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 31 18976</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine clear day but cold at ½ past 9 a m the Glass stood at 17º above zero. This morning is not quite so cold, and the wind more round to the South during the forenoon and afternoon, there was a fine bright sunshine and the roads runing with water where the sun shone. And the water flowing over the Dam in a copious stream reminding me of April or May. Mr David Torrance, President of the Bank of Montreal died this morning aged 71 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is quite a wintry looking morning, it is snowing heavy but of any thing soft, and dull weather. It still continues to snow heavy this afternoon. Have been drawing out the new pump rod on full size on paper and on a board for the Blacksmiths. Trade is still very dull all over and a great many failures taking place both here &amp; in the States</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>It blew very hard last night and cold and this morning there was a thick coat of snow and the glass stood at {blank}. At ½ past 9 a m it was at zero. This is the Monthly Fair Day. There was a very small attendance at this Fair the roads being drifted in certain localities may have hindered many of them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>It is not so cold this morning 6º above zero. Sleighing is pretty good now. William started this afternoon to Douglas for to attend a Sheriffs Sale of the effects in the Mill there, of flour, wheat, middlings &amp;c. of which William bought the whole lot and got it teamed down at 14¢ per 100 lbs. He returned about 12 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This is a fine day, and hardly so cold as yesterday. Old James McFarlane was buried to day at Rockwood, he having died near Eden villiage, aged 98 years 10 months, he was born in the year of the Irish Rebelion</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning glass at 7 a m stood at 2º below zero. Our fine carriage horse lately bought died this morning, he age was 5 years past</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very mild fine day and the snow melting fast and very little frost in the evening. This morning is another very fine morning and the sun shining bright &amp; warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning and the snow dissapearing pretty fast, the waggons have again to be used in the Town. Nat went down to Toronto by the 11 a m train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>A good deal of snow has fallen during the past night and this morning it is still falling. A great fire in New York on Monday night, loss in goods &amp; houses about $3,000,000. We took the correct measure of the Pump rod. A drizzling snow has been falling during the afternoon. David Stirton M.P. started for Ottawa this afternoon the Parliament opens tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning a little below freezing a considerable deal of sleet has fallen through the night and a crust was frozen over it this morning it has improved the sleighing. I wrote to Mrs McLean in Girvan to day Enclosing draft for $16,15.2 on the Bank of Scotland, London</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, has been raining a great deal through the night and has done so most of the forenoon, and the roads are running full of water. I have not felt well to day was quite giddy after getting out of Bed &amp; had to return to it &amp; much inclined to vomit. took opening medicine which operated &amp; now feel a good deal better this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning but mild and the roads a little frozen. But as the day advances the water is running down the roads and the river is very high, lipping over the guard block on the far side of the top beam of the dam and equal to what it is in April, and is a little up on the under side of the cross beam behind the grating at the entrance of the Mill race, and the water is very dark</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine mild day, but very slippery walking in parts, towards night it began to harden. Early this morning a little after midnight it began to blow hard, with a good deal of thunder and lightning and then heavy showers of rain, and the water froze on the trees weighing them down considerably and during the forenoon the streets were much flooded and the river rising again, I never remember such a continuation of such mild weather</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>Midling hard frost last night, the ground and remaining snow is hard, but the river is still very high. The beer pump gave out to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>There was pretty hard frost last night, and the wind was strong during the night. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, to get Startup the coppersmith to come up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning, the ground hard and dry, but as the day advanced it became colder and blowing, there is not enough of snow for sleighing. David Startup came up by the 10 Oclock train, and immediately began to prepare the copper pipe for the new Pump</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a coldish morning, yet the day shone out very fine, but no thaw. We got on pretty well with the Pump to day and got up steam in the afternoon and after running a charge and a half the log on which the Pump was set burst from the Pressure of the depth of beer in the large tub &amp; had to stop and put on clasps to keep it together. And which had the desired effect, but did not get done in time to run any more to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Rather sharp frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became much milder, clear and bright sunshine, and no thaw whatever. We got fairly started again early this morning and going well. But as the pump throws up a considerable of beer above the Piston which is run into a pail, but as it is so often filled, and apt to be neglected, we had to put in a large tub with its bottom level with the bottom of the pump logs with a large cock connecting the two, which when filled, we have only to shut off the supply from the fermenting tuns, and open the cock when the pump draws up every drop of it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine day yesterday. This is a fine winter morning, glass 22º above zero roads hard and dry. Rectifying House stopt for cleaning out the boiler, and the man from Ingles &amp; Hunters put in all the thimbles in the tubes which had fallen out in consiquence of them having too much taper, which I got turned off he also caulked round the patches that were leaking. The coppersmith soldered the leak in the bottom of the still which is now tight. He also fixed cocks on the decending pipe of the worm to turn on the faints with the fusil oil on to the Rectifieers or Filters. We have got the fixings of the beer pump and pipes completed and all going well. It began to rain this evening and blow hard, and about 8 Oclock came on to snow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning, with a fresh coat of frozen snow. The water in the river has fallen considerably yet we have plenty to drive the Mill. David Startup is about finished</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This has been a very cold night, and this morning at 6 oclock the Thermometer stood at 6º below zero, and at 7 a m 2º below it has been blowing pretty hard all day, and the snow that fell during the night, has drifted more or less, and it is very cold getting about with the N. West wind blowing. I got Mr Gideon Hood as my security on my Bond for payment of Duties for the amt. on his part for $10,000. David Startup, coppersmith went off by the 11 Oclock train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>This last night was much colder at 6 this morning the glass was 6º below, but at 7 a m it was 2º above zero, and to day there is very little wind, and strange to say that where the Sun is heating on the sidewalks the snow is melted and slushey, there is little or no wind. The accounts from Ottawa describe in glowing terms the grand dress Ball, at the Governors Recidence. The day has been a pleasant mild day. Sent paper &amp; letter to Illinois</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning, and during last night it blew hard, to day it is quite cold getting about. I did not feel well to day at all felt giddy in the morning &amp; went only once of ncessity up town, having taken medicine. Towards night it came on to blow hard and the snow drifted very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>It blew hard &amp; cold all day yesterday, and the snow kept falling for the most of the {blank}. We had an alarm of fire in the school room of St. Andrews Church, there was not much damage done. This morning was cold but got milder during the day. Meeting of Directors of Wellington Insurance Co. to day. It is snowing this evening and looks as if it were going to be heavy.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a more moderate morning not so cold as yesterday, but the snow is very difficult to walk on, as it is dry and loose like sand. There has been more snow falling at times but it is not enough to bind the other But in places where it is drifted it is quite hard and carries a person quite easy. The Poultry Show opened to day and there are many more entries than last year. the snow is coming on again</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This was a sharp morning. But the day turned out fine. This being the Fair Day there was a large turn out of cattle and there was a number of buyers and the cattle went off quick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning bright and clear glass about 18º below zero at 7 a m. But it continues cold on account of the North Wind. The sleighing is tolerable fair</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This was a sharp morning 5º above zero at 7 a m. This is our Fast day in our Church. Mr Wallace came up from Hamilton to day. Mr Peter Idington was also here. The Poultry show broke up at noon to day. Peter Idington here to day. William went up to Stratford about wheat</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning. During the day there was a moderate thaw and the snow is wearing away on the much travelled roads. Peter Idington here to day again. William returned about 5 Oclock this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was was a fine mild morning &amp; dry, but in the afternoon it began to rain &amp; continued for some time and in the evening it came on again with light showers. This is quite a mild morning, and the roads are very much washed from the rain during the night, that the sleighing will be altogether gone if this weather continues.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning, and raining more or less for most of the forenoon, and part of the afternoon. The river is rising fast and is nearly as high as the last flood some weeks ago, we opened the flood gates this afternoon. There is appearance of more rain. The roads are in a very bad state</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>Quite a change this morning, during the night it turned to hard frost, and instead of mire of considerable depth is now hard solid roads, and a cold frosty wind blowing. The water is for all that comming down veery deep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, frost throughout the night was middling hard and will be very trying on the young wheat now without protection. The water in the river is much lower this morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, hard frost last night, but the sun has great power in thawing the middle of the roads so as to soften the hard edges of the ruts and make it more easy on wheel carriages. We had to shut down the flood gates this morning so as to keep up the head on the Dam</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>A moderate morning, and the roads getting softer. The water is keeping up pretty fair. The afternoon is cloudy, and it began to rain about ½ past 6</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning was a rainey, and had been during the night, and continued more or less all day. This morning the ground was covered with snow over 4 inches deep, and the wind continuing strong. This afternoon is becomming much colder and the wind which was Westerly is now becomming more Northerly and getting very cold, a little snow is blowing about. Revd Mr Tanner lectures in our Church to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a tolerable sharp morning, rather too cold for snow last night. During the day the Sun shone out fine and and made the sidewalks smoke. Meeting of Presbytery in Chalmers Church. William started off to Hamilton, thence to Brantford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, the glass much the same as yesterday 10º or 11º above zero. The roads are very rough and hard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy morning, the wind has been blowing at a fearful rate all night, it is accompanied with dry fine frozen particles of snow and in thick clouds and drives with great force against one's face, the cold is not all severe only 23º above zero at 10 a m. The wind still continues this afternoon strong from the East and the fine snow still falling. I wrote to J. Smith, Bridge of Allan by this afternoons mail. William came home by the 6 Oclock train. Mr Fouler had a grand examination in the Town Hall to night, it was cram full &amp; a couple of hundred people in the old hall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a milder morning, and snowing a little, the is more from the West now. It became colder in the afternoon, and still snowing lightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>Sharp morning ½ past 10 am the glass stood at 5º above zero, at 1.30 p m it was 10º above zero. I have kept the house all day, being affected with headach last night and giddiness this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning was pretty sharp, at 7 am glass stood at 5º above zero, clear and calm weather. I went twice to Church &amp; did not feel the worse of it. This morning chilly and raw, cold 22º at 10 a m inclined to snow or other change. I feel better this morning. About noon it began to snow and kept on quite heavy all the afternon, and evening and blowing from the East.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>Wintry morning, and the fall of snow during the afternoon and during last night, has left a coating of snow generaly all over of from 6 to 8 inches deep. The day is turning out fine with a slight flurry of snow now and then</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, glass at 20º. I am going to try the sleighing this forenoon. James Dobbie is said to have died at his tea table last night, of heart disease. Mrs A and I went down to Fishers Mills to see Mr Idingtons family, and found them all well, the roads in Waterloo were considerably drifted up certain places, and sloping so as almost to tip the cutter over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday 23 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advances the sun is begining to melt the snow in the middle of the road. This afternoon the roads are getting quite soft and watery, and if it continues a day or two longer all the snow will be gone. I am glad I went to Waterloo yesterday for the roads in many places must be bare to day. Recd. letter from John Smith, Bridge of Allan.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning and likely to thaw more to day. It has turned out a fine forenoon went out to the Model Farm and found the sleighing very bare in most places &amp; unless more snow falls it will soon be all gone. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here to day. The Court of Queens Bench is sitting just now precideed over by Judge Gainne</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h3> <p>This is a very coarse morning with sleet and snow a good deal has fallen through the night, and the roads are now very slushey and dissagreeable. It has continued throughout the day much the same, with frequent showers of frozen rain, sometimes pretty heavy. The weather is so dull and dark that no Eclipse can be seen. Wrote to John Smith this afternoon by US mail</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a somewhat blustering day with light showers of snow. This is a dull blustering day, and bad getting about with either sleigh or waggon. Feek, began this morning about 9 Oclock left at 10 a.m. began again at 3 p m. Miss Isabella Alexander came this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Pretty hard frost last night, the road are very hard and dry. Feek began at 7 a m, and worked till a little after 3 p m. About 1 Oclock it began to snow and continued to fall heavy all the afternoon and no appearance of it stopping. William, went to Paris &amp; Brantford this morning. Wind from the N East. Recd. Telegram from William that he was stormstead at Brantford &amp; could not be home to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is another snowey morning, and it is now very deep all over, wind from the N. East. William came home at noon to day. We are making arrangements to stop distilling tomorrow to enable us to put in the heating pipes in the smoke stalk to heat up the feeding water for the Boiler, and raise the grate bars 12 inches, so as to reduce the quantity of dead wood that accumulates and blackens in the fire box down on the bars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a pleasant winter morning good sleighing, and good many teams in town, and we are hurrying out the firewood from the Rocks with a number of hired teams, for we cannot depend on it lasting long, for the frost is too mild to preserve it. Distillery standing to day, having been running on till about 4 Oclock this morning, having run since yesterday morning. We have been working late to night to complete what we think will be a saving of fuel &amp; time in the distillery. Feek to about</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning and thawing. I am rather dissapointed in finding this morning that our hard work all yesterday is not going to answer in the present way &amp; am going to stop and replace the grate bars as they were. After cooling down the furnace we lowered the grate bars to their old position and the draft was restored to its former strength. But the feed water passing through the coil of 2 inch pipes does not heat up the water to the heat I expected. I have got a bad cold from last nights late work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is also a mild morning. But as a precaution I have made up my mind to remain in the house all day, having taken, medicine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning is soft but no rain, but the thaw is rappid and the roads quite slushey, and the water running rappid in the gutters. I feel a good deal better to day, but keep as much in the Office as I can.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This is another mild morning, and thawing fast</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning. there has been a little frost last night, about 10 Oclock it began to snow pretty thick loose snow which melted as it fell, and then a little rainey sleet, making the streets slushey and unpleasant. There is a large attendance of Farmers and others in Town to day, this being the Easter Fair, and a greater number of fat cattle shown than I have seen before. Jeffry Lynch was in Toronto yesterday and spent an hour at Mr Wm. Higinbothams &amp; found him more requiring to be watched as he cuts up Handkerchifs &amp;c. into ribbons. We are without a fireman to day, having turned off Scott for dissobedience</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning the ground was somewhat dry, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up the water began to run on the streets, and the snow that is still laying on the sides of the roads is getting very soft and melting fast away. The ice on the dam is quite whole yet but it must be brittle and very unsafe to cross on now. Thos. Baxter of Wellington Square is reported to have been drowned this morning on his own farm. fine mild night Mrs A &amp; I at Mrs Websters to Tea</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>Wet rainey and dull morning with frequent showers of sleet, and there seems to be a regular break up of the ice and the water in the Dam is rising. The Hamilton papers announce the sudden death of an old aquaintance of mine Mr Thomas Baxter of Wellington Square in examining a drain that run into a small creek had become giddy &amp; fell in &amp; got drowned he was 55 years of age. A dispatch from Ottawa says that the site for the New Post Office is fixed, and to be erected on the present site of the Wellington Hotel</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>It froze hard last night and the ground is quite dry and bearing up. The weather is fine and clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>The weather was fine yesterday. This morning the ground is dry with the nights frost but as the day advances it is thawing fast</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a fine mild morning and the water running down the road at a rappid rate and the water in the river rising. William went up to Stratford this evening on a tour among customers</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a very dull dark morning, and must have been raining during the night. About 7 a m it began to rain very lightly and then more heavy during the forenoon there is very little snow to be seen on the sides of the roads now. I Had to hoist the flood gates as the water was getting over the fender log at the Northerly end of the aperon, the water is very dark and muddy. Had telegrams from Wm. from Stratford and Mitchel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another dull misty morning, and its condensation producing a very fine rain. But during most of the forenoon the rain fell more freely. The steam Mill Bridge is loaded with stones. In the afternoon rain came on again, and the water in the river continuing to rise, notwithstanding that the flood gates have been raised as far as they will open. And the ice is breaking up &amp; going over. Wm. Telegraphed from Stratford that he will be home at 8 p m. We are only running the Mill with 1 run of stone from the water being so high and causes the water wheel to labour too much in backwater injuring the bucket boards. Higinbotham returned from Ottawa. William came home from above about same time.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is Good Friday. It was so far fair, with the exception that the fog condenced into fine rain, and continued so throughout the forenoon. The water got very high and we had to raise the gate to the full height. We hear of no disausters as yet from the high floods, the most of the ice is of the Dam except a little on the edges. It began to be very cold towards evening. I went up to Goldie's dam, he was working at his flood gates, being affraid of them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This was a dry morning, and the water no higher than late last night. The day is quite fine but yet not the warmth in the air we ought to have</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day. This is of any thing a chilly morning. But as the day advances it is getting better. We had to shut down part of the flood gates this morning as the water was too low to run over the Dam shewing how rappidly the flood or spring fresshet dissapears now compared with former years when it lasted for much more than a week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and the water in the river is still lower that the gates have to be farther shut down.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and the ground is drying up fast, and the flood gates are now altogether shut down close</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning although, there was hard frost last night, and the ground was quite hard. This forenoon and part of the afternoon was fine but farther on it became cold again. Went out the York Road to attend the funeral of a Son of Robert Paterson who died in Detroit day bebore yesterday of Tyfod Fever. William started for London this morning. We had a heavy shower of rain last night and it was very dark, some later it blew very hard</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and the roads drying up very fast. The driver of the chopping stones broke, one lug at each end</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This was a fine mild morning, and looked like rain. But as the day advanced it became very pleasant and the Sun shone out fine. Willie Higinbotham came home from Hamilton at noon, Aut Agnes &amp; the two boys from Fishers Mills, &amp; Mary was brought from Toronto by her Father to night, so that they are all at home but Harry who is at Elora. William came home from London by the 5 Oclock train. It began to rain about 5 oclock and then again at ½ past 6. I felt very giddy this afternoon and inclined to stagger in my walk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Cold blustery day yesterday, with a shower of snow, but it was light and dry &amp; blew away. It froze hard last night, and there was ice on the tub at the spring ½ an inch thick &amp; over. This is a fine Bright morning but cold. The Masons have begun to build the foundation walls for the shop to be built for the owner of the ground James Mays being 25 feet 8 inches. Wm. Stewart and Petrie's are next being something like 40 feet some inches, then the frame stable which ground is {blank} feet {blank} frontage</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and very little frost. I got the Onions sown in the garden to day and also the hot beds with cabbage seed and cauliflour. I got the Bucket boards repiled and changed the position of the bearers between the teirs, and also the 1½ inch Oak planks in the same way. Mr Corby Junr., Distiller from Bellville was here this afternoon intending to stay over tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a most beautiful morning for the Monthly Fair. I see a great many, Reapers &amp; Mowers being arranged for Sale. The Wellington Hotel Building was sold by Auction to day for $150.00. The verandah for $13.00. The stable which was a framed one and sheeted both inside and outside, for $40.00, and the ground to be cleared by a certain time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a dry morning but not so warm as yesterday morning. The party who bought the Wellington stable is busey taking it down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a cold wet morning and the wind from the East, it continued fair for the greater part of the forenoon, but came on agin in the afternoon. I sowed a bed of spinnage and also some Parsley this forenoon. The Auction of the furniture &amp;c. is still going on to day and is likely to take all day tomorrow. It has been raining all the afternoon and continues still this evening ½ past 8.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This is a dull damp morning, it must have rained through the night, and likely to rain more ere long</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was of any thing a damp day threatning rain in the forenoon, but the afternoon was dry. But I did not go to Church as I felt unwell, in the afternoon felt great headache and sent for Dr Herod. To day it was dry weather, I feel no worse and the head better, the Dr called again to day and required me to keep quiet for the next 24 hours at least and not go out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This was a fine day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning and heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning. I made arrangements this forenoon to meet John Chambers at the Quarry hole to build retaining wall.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a wet looking morning but no rain has fallen. It continued fair all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advanced it began to blow a stif Northery wind so that is was not so warm as some days ago. I was out at the Bridget farm with a Donald Cameron, with a view to let it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderately fine day, but got dull in the afternoon. I went to Church in the forenoon. This morning it was dry but during the forenoon it began to rain, and continued on during the afternoon pretty heavy. The Wellington Hotel is about half demolished, they are getting on much faster in taking it away than was expected.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dull wet morning, has been raining during the night, and lightly during the forenoon, but continues still very dull. William went down to Hamilton this forenoon, to attend meeting of Chilmans Creditors</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>A great deal of Thunder and lightning last night and this morning, and a great deal of rain, and it is causing great delay in putting in the crops. The land are now all socking wet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day, and quite warm at times. I Have had some men repairing fence at, Back of cottage. William started for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and the trees and bushes have made great progress, and the leaves are about full out on the Birch trees and on the chessnuts also, and the grass is looking beautiful. I have been drawing out a Plan of Mr Alexanders Cemetery Plot for Monument and where the graves are to be for they are not in their proper place. He having only bought a single lot on the day that his wife died as I was along with him and gave my opinion as to its selection &amp; she was (Mrs Alexander) burried at a proper distance from the centre of that lot so as to admit of another grave beside her, as it was his intention to leave this country but having taken ill so soon after her and continuing to get worse, he ordered the other half to be bought and which is now 28 feet by 20 feet</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This was a very wet morning, raining heavy till 9 Oclock and then turned very warm. Had a telegram from Wm. at Ottawa enquiring the amt. owing by Wm. Hall of Perth. I wrote him enclosing Guests letter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very warm day about 74º. This was a dull morning and looked like rain, but none fell. I did not feel well during the night and felt better about noon. Telegraphed to Wm. at Montreal, then Mr Stewart who replied at 5 p m. Only got a reply from Wm. at 8 p m</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>There was hard frost during the night and this morning a little ice on the tubs at the spring was about the thickness of a Penny peice. But the day is turning out fine and warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and moderate breese of wind cooled the air, there was no sporting with any more than one boat on the Dam a great many took advantage of the cheap fare's to Toronto &amp; London &amp; Hamilton. I shut down both Mill and Distillery. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave Montreal to night at 10 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another very fine morning, and all the trees almost in full leaf. Have been employing whitewashers to day to finish their work at the Priory. Made every endeavour to pay the duties on spirits but had not enough funds and paper to cover cheque, and have to wait for word from Toronto. William came home at ½ past 2 p m</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning, and quite warm during the day. I have just read in the Scottish American of the death of Mr David Bryce Architect and R.S.A. aged 73, he died in Edinburgh at his own recidence 131 George Street. I have known him since a boy, his father was a Mason, and kept a night drawing school, at which my father was first a pupil &amp; afterwards an assistant, his Mother was often in our house in Leith Walk, and were great friends for many years. I visited him several times in 1861 when in Scotland</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>There was very heavy showrs of rain this morning but the ceased about 11 Oclock, but it cooled the Air a good deal, and in the afternoon it became quite chilly. They are getting on very well with the excavation of the old stable of the Wellington Hotel and a man is underfitting or building a 2 feet wall, and which has to be very carefully done, and have recomended 2½ feet thick in preference, the other stores west of them are up to, and the first joists are laid. The chessnut trees are in full blossom &amp; and all the Apples &amp; cherry trees. I attended the Revision Committee in the Town Hall this evening. But as I was a day behind in entering my complaint they will consider by Friday night if it can be admitted</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, and there was frost on the sidewalks. The foundation of the New Wellington Hotel and the Masonic Hall is now dug out and likely to be finished tomorrow. This is a warm day about 80º in the glass.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning. The papers this morning announce a great Conflagration in in Quebec and 400 houses found to have been consumed, first report stated a 1000 houses destroyed, and the loss will not fall short of $800,000</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning. It is now confirmed that the Sulton of Turkey has been dethroned. I Went down to the Quarry and found that it will take Chambers another day to fill up the embankment. The masons have begun to build the Masonic Hall. The whole excavation is now taken out and the sides on Windham street protected. Met this night at Massies to consult about a testemonial to be presented to Mr Jas. Gow, Collector, on his removal to Windsor, when a large sum was subscribed to day 2d June the list is now made up to $349.00</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning and the heat about ½ past 10 was 85º. This is our Fast Day and there was a very fair attendance. In the evening I attended the Revision committee in the Town Council Room but being a day too late they could not take up my case. I have a strong desire to go to Philadelphia to the Centennial to pick up some insight in many things I may see that may be of great use to me if I am spared</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, and rain began to fall about Breakfast time and continued heavy for a considerable time. And then in the afternoon another heavy shower so that the ground is well socked this season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings - following dates handwritten on some - Nov 16 1876 and 30th Nov 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was our Communion Sabbath and was very well attended notwithstanding the appearance of rain in the morning, but the day turned out fine. This is a fine morning we are planting posts on the side of the embankment at the Quarry, for a fence, instead of a stone wall to hold up the embankment as intended, but owing to the great quantity of water, was prevented from laying the foundation, and regret now that I did not pump out the water originally intended, which would have taken up less room &amp; been more durable.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. We have the Photagrapher taking views of the Mill this morning, &amp; other premises. 54 more cattle were shipped this morning from here, and the balance taken probably next week if I can sell a car load at the Fair tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and every thing appears to be growing fast, the snowballs &amp; Lelacks also. This is the Monthly fair day, a great many people are in Town &amp; a good many cattle, but the demand was not very keen &amp; the prices low &amp; some would not accept the offers &amp; took them home again. Mr James Gow took farewell of us to day as he leaves for Windsor tomorrow. Reeve's who bought all Hoods cattle, is very much put about at the dullness of the market not being able to sell a car of them to day as he expected. He has also the handling of Gooderham's cattle, 700 yet on hand</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>This has also been a very fine day, and being dry weather and warm affects the quantity of water in the river, which is well tested with, 3 pair of stones night and day for the most of last week and this. We are only running 100 Bushels per day in the Distillery and that only untill the balance of the cattle is out. A considerable quantity of Indian Corn was sold to farmers yesterday for sowing for green feed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This was a fine warm morning, but somewhat threatning rain. I went down to Hamilton by the 10 Oclock train and was prepared with my umberella in place of my walking stick, but it was not required as it cleared up before noon clear and warm. Trade is dull and very littlle doing. I made more enquiry about fares &amp;c. about the Centennial. I returned home by the last train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This morning was warmer than yesterday, but we had during the day a gentle breeze, and yet it was very warm. We are getting the quarry hole nearly filled up, and on Monday will put up some planking on the posts to retain the earth</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning. It appears that there will be no cattle taken out of the stalls this evening for shipment tomorrow, as the markets are quite overstocked and prices very low</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>The men got the fence at the quarry completed at noon to day or rather the middle of the afternoon. But I would like a little more earth put on to raise. Mr Donald Guthrie was nominated for member to night, for the House of Commons.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This has also been a very warm day, and the water is failing fast in the river. Massie went down to Montreal yesterday. Mr John Awood &amp; wife started for England this, p.m. William went off to St. Catharines at 2 p.m. The coffins of both Mr &amp; Mrs Alexander were removed to day, their heads to within 2 feet of the Monument &amp; 2 feet 6 inches apart, she lies on the left side of him. Barrels of Spirits was shipped yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning and damp, and considerable rain must have fallen during the night, and has given every thing a refreshing appearance. George Booth of Toronto called this morning on his way to Windsor. The papers annonce the death of Judge Duggan in Toronto yesterday aged 64 years. I knew his father and his Brothers. It was very close warm sultry about the middle of the day, and after noon a ratling shower of Hail came on and soon turned into rain for a while, and shortly after that came on again when I was up in town and continued till about 6 Oclock &amp; it was rather amusing to find one Counsilor and the cheif constable taking advantage of the only verandah's now left at Haddens &amp; Days, in Windham street which elisited a good deal of fun</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull forenoon, and close &amp; warm, But as the day advanced it became clearer. The Pump of Rectifying House lately started was out of order &amp; in adjusting it they broke the screw of the lower end of the Brass piston rod yesterday &amp; it is being repaired at Ingles &amp; Hunters to day. Mr Chubb began the foundation of the new Wellington Hotel, and Enslie &amp; Taylor are nearly ready for the first teir of joists for the Masonic Hall. Recd. Telegram from William at Brantford will be home at 6, looks very much like rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, but about a ¼ to 9 it began to rain heavy and continued the most of the forenoon, and nearly all the afternoon, and very heavy at times, no mason work was done to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This has been a close morning, and of any thing dull and like rain. The late rain has again raised the water in the River very considerably. A terrible fire broke out yesterday morning in St. John, Quebec and destroyed the principal part of the Town and over 3000 people left houseless, &amp; the loss about one million dollars. Nat went to Toronto this morning. The Sale of the last 2 acres of the Glebe lands of St. Andrews Church took place this afternoon it was divided into 9 lots and brought $1320.00. A smart litle shower fell about 6 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is somewhat more cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine morning. We are cleaning out the boiler &amp;c. in the Rectifying house and fixing the new Pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning. I am making anxious enquiries about any one going to Philadelphia so as to have company. Saw Mr Alexr. Drysdale to day who is going there on his way home but he will not leave here till Monday week the 3d July. Have got the pump finished in the Rectifing house this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning, but close and likely to be very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This was a fine cool pleasant morning, but as the day advanced it became very warm. Have been making enquirey for places to stay in when in N. York and Philadelphia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning. I have made up my mind to start on my journey to N. York and thence to the Grand Centennial at Philadelphia and will leave here by the midday train.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a fine warm morning, but yet reports are comming in for the failure of the Fall wheat from Rust during the late close damp weather. I was all through Mr James Morrison's new stone dwelling house which is nearly ready for the Painter. I also examined Mr Thos. Gowdy's new red Brick house which is large &amp; roomey, and are now lathing it ready for the plasterer, both situate on Liverpool Street. The council are making great improvements on Liverpool Street cutting down the hill behind Mr Elliots and filling up opposite Walkers and Bells new houses.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is another very warm morning. And my Brother James D. Allan is busey loading up a Car with his furniture to be landed at Goderich, thence to be conveyed by waggon to Bayfield, where he has now got a house erected on his own land ready for his family of Wife, 2 sons &amp; 2 daughters, and intends leaving here tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>This is also a fine morning and warm &amp; dry. We all went up to the train at ½ past 9 to take farewell of James Allan and his family, who left at 9.45 for Goderich, the Car with all their furnature having started before them at 6 Oclock a m. I observe by this morning papers that Douglas &amp; Bannermans saw mill near Georgetown was all Burnt up yesterday afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h3> <p>(No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning 80º by 9 oclock a.m. Peter Idington came up this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is not quite so warm this morning as yesterday, but still dry and warm. We are making preparations for starting the Steam Engine, and have been getting some new patent packing for the Piston rod</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning, and no appearance of rain. There is reports of great fires in the woods in the Eastern provinces. We got the Engine a going this forenoon and began to smutt some wheat and after dinner all three runs were grinding</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This was also a warm morning, and during {blank}. Had Mr Robert Glendenning of Philadelphia &amp; his daughter Mrs Norman to tea &amp; a few friends to meet them. John C. Allan returned from Sullivan after viewing his land there</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This morning was not quite so warm as yesterday morning, but as the day advanced it became quite warm. William went off to Kincardine by the 12.30 train. John McPherson has been busey these several days in replacing the broken lights of the Green=house with sound ones, and puttying up all defects, and painting the bars above the putty. Sherrif Grange died to night at 10 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a cool morning, but the middle of the day got warm. But last night was quite cool and extra clothes were required on our Bed frost was seen early on the shingles.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a warm morning. I attended the Funeral of Sherrif Grange as Paul=bearer at 3 Oclock this afternoon,the attendance was large, his age on the Coffin was 68 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looks like rain. We intended to have started for King to visit the Revd. Mr Tawse family, but Mrs A. did not feel well enough to go to day. The Unuion Pic'nic comes off this afternoon. After all parties were on the ground and the children busey at their sports and before they had time to get any refreshments It began to rain and drove them off, some went home others took shelter under Mr Guthrie's verandah, and went at it again after it got fair. I discharged Nat's Mortgage on the back of the Hill property to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h3> <p>There has been rain during the night, and looked dark and gloomy yet. Wm. went down to Toronto by the 9 Oclock train Mrs A. &amp; I go at 11 on our way to King, station.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h3> <p>Mr Robert Holt of Dundas died to day aged 76 years a native of Sussex England &amp; settled in Dundas in 1834 and carried on Brewing ale for many years there of an excelent quality, and {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This has been another very warm day. Mrs Allan and I left Lake Couchichen 88 miles North of Toronto this morning at ½ past 9 and arrived in Toronto at ½ past 2 p.m</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very warm morning, and every thing very dry and the grass becoming quite Brown. At 2 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 86º</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, but much cooler than yesterday, a very fine shower fell during the night and looks as if we were going to have more. This is our Fast Day. A smart shower of rain fell this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This was a dry morning. It {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looked like rain but the signs dissapear as the day advances. At 1.30 yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at the City of St. Hyacinthe at the West End, and fanned by a high North West wind, and before it was arrested 600 houses were destroyed, and the loss roughly estimated at $2,000,000. A large fire broke out in the Town of Seaforth this morning about 2 Oclock when property to the amount of between $80,000 and $100,000 was destroyed, Mr James Murphy among the rest, formerly of Guelph.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is rather a cool morning. A fire broke out in Dunbar's or rather Lowell's swamp East of the Bridget farm and set fire to a couple of pannels of my fence which was soon put out, but I had to keep watch till late, for if the wind which was fortunately N. West had turned towards the N. East would have destroyed the Road (Boundry line of Town) which is founded with Brush and timber &amp; covered with swamp earth and gravel, and would burn deep into the ground if once it catched in my meaadow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This also is a cool morning 45º, and no signs of rain as yet. This is the Monthly Fair Day. The attendance to at the Fair is but small. There was a very few drops of rain fell on our way to the Prayer meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning looks dull, but yet no rain comes down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This morning looked very much like rain, but none fell. The Glue factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $4,000 &amp; Wellington for $2,000</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This has been another dry morning, and still there is a strong appearance of rain. It continued dry the whole day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>We had a fine rain yesterday morning, which lasted till 11 Oclock when going to Church, but nothng more after that. The rain began slowly about 6 Oclock &amp; appears likely to continue</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning though a little dull yet it was a splended day, for the Guelph Caadonian Society, holding their first annual gathering, which was large, and all went off in splended style</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This was a dull morning. Had some light rain but soon went off again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning is a little wet, and threatens to rain this forenoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a dullish morning and looks a good deal like rain, preparing to start to Toronto. Got down to Toronto by noon, and had great trouble and exertion to fall in with Sir John A Macdonald, and after being at his house found that he had left at 11 and went off in the Northeren train, &amp; would not be back untill Monday. The Offices in the New Custom House are now being occupied. The British American Assurance Cos. new Office is far advanced and they are now building at the 3rd story, the workmanship &amp; design is very splended</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. My clerk Mr Alexr. MacKenzie went off by the early train to New York thence to Philadelphia. Higinbotham wife &amp; children, William wife &amp; children, &amp; Mr Thom went down to P. Idingtons at 3 p m &amp; retd. ½ past 9.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was pleasant and cool. In the afternoon it began to look rainey like, and began while in Church but not heavy, but heavier at night. This morning it was quite wet and continued till about 8 Oclock. It is determined now that Higinbotham and William will leave for Britian on Wednesday, if alls well. I went up to fergus to day at One Oclock to see Mr George Ferguson &amp; got a Introductory letter to his Brother Robert in London, business is but very moderate in Fergus no wheat offered as yet and the River almost dry, lower than ever I saw it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, &amp; threatning rain there must have been some falling through the night. No rain fell and it cleared up very fine. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, though dull and heavy looking. I missed the first train going to Hamilton but went by the ½ past 9 train to attend the Provincial Show held there this week. On my return home at night I was told of a fearfull accident that happened about 6 Oclock, that a heavy stone wall had fallen and killed one man named John Watt and injured another, they were masons, engaged at an inside wall next the Court yard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning, went up to see the building where the wall fell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This morning was a little wet. At 2 Oclock to day we took leave of Higinbotham &amp; William who started for Liverpool &amp; to sail on Wednesday the 27th.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This has been a wetish kind of a morning and cloudy looking, falling like a fine mist. James D Allan came down this evening from Bayfield to see his wife.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was somwhat of a dull day, yet no rain but only a kind of drizzle. This morning it is quite mild and soft, yet no rain. James D Allans wife is very low this morning and scarcely knows any one, she could hardly speek yesterday to be understood. It began to rain about 9 Oclock very heavy and continued after, ten and during the night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This morning is fair, but shows great signs of heavy rain having fallen through the night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a cold dissagreable morning, it rained and blew hard a great part of the night. The day was cold and stormy. The Mill was shut down to allow the men to attend the Funeral of James Allans wife at 3 Oclock it was well attended.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is also a dull and coldish morning and the eves dropping as if there had been rain last night. Alexr. McKenzie returned home this evening by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a cool morning. Yet it continued fair, and a great many people attended the market to day which was very large, probably with all kinds of supplies for the central Exhibition next week. We have hard times in the Priory without a servant, Phebe started off last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and likely to be a fine week for the Central Fair which begins tomorrow. We have drawn off all the water in the Mill Dam for the repairs of the gates, flume, &amp;c., before the cold weather sets in. We are putting in another centre post for the gates of the outlet flume next the Steam Mill</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a fine morning Bright and pleasant for the show. A change in the weather has come about between 9 &amp; 10 Oclock it became quite dull, and a fine rain began to fall, George Corbet from Owens Sound, called this forenoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This was a dullish morning but it cleared off during the forenoon, and seems to continue dry but it is yet chilly, a great many carriages of all descriptons fill the streets, fully as many as ever I have seen. Peter Idington wife, son &amp; daughter here to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning but the wind is chilly. But the day after all has turned out to be a fine dry day and the attendance at the Show very large said to be over 10,000 people. Upon examination we find that all the ceder joists over the flume in the Steam Mill and the Elm beams are quite rotten, and have begun to lift the floor to replace them with sound ones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning, and had rained heavy during the night, the forenoon was tolerably dry but the afternoon was cold and wet. The Show breaks up at 2 Oclock, this afternoon is cold and dissagreable. My brother James &amp; children started off by the 10 Oclock train for Bayfield Miss Hooper went with them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a wet cold morning, more in the way of showers of sleet, hail, and snow. And continued with a cold wind all day. We had notice by Telegram from Montreal this afternoon that the Sythia Steam Ship had arrived to day at Queenston, yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a chilly wintry kind of a day with frost enough during the night to make ice on the pools. This day is very wintry like with frequent showers of fine snow &amp;c. Charles Davidson started with his daughter to Philadelphia at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This morning is also much the same as yesterday and through the day it was somewhat better, though the roofs were white. Miller of Ingersoll got a sample of flour and was to make an offer tomorrow. Mr Alexr. Thomson of Thomson Birket &amp; Bell of Hamilton is at present laying very ill with a Brain fever, a consultation of 3 Doctors was held to day, and thought the case very precarious.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This morning the roofs were not so much covered and the day has been fine clear and dry, yet a cold wind is blowing. No change in Thomsons case for the better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, with cold wind. We are still working at the flume next the Water Wheel the plate beam on the top of the posts of the Breast above the Moat was completely rotten and not wishing to desturb the posts nor the front planking this season pu cut off the old tennants and a portion of the worst of the posts, put in a new beam lower down where they were sounder, then removed the iron stay back to stone where we got a good hold to support the pressure of the water.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and dry and bright. Thermometer 28º. The day has turned out remarkably fine, and looks as if it was going to be the beginning of the Indian Summer.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a wet morning with light rain, but it must have rained heavy during the night as the ground is very wet. The day has continued fair but windy and very cold and wintry like. Have begun to day to repair the Water Wheel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Very hard frost, Saturday night &amp; yesterday morning the ice on the water Barrel in the Garden was over one inch thick, the day was dry windy &amp; cold. This morning is cold, 2º below freezing and still blowing cold from the North. People of the Town have begun to vote on the By-law for $30,000. Bot. of Horseman 25 coach screws 4 inch x ⅜ at $3.30 per 100. The death of young Cosset &amp; Robertson near Philadelphia is announced this forenoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This has the appearance of a fine morning hardly any frost. I find that 2 whole quarters of the inside lining of the Water Wheel is completely gone &amp; I propose to put a ½ inch bolt down through the shrouding with a nut on the inside.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is beautiful morning, a little frost on the ground. The glass at 7 a m was 24º above zero.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning was not so cold, yet there waas frost on the ground, but the day was beautifull, and a good deal of Barley brought to town. Wheat on account of the War like news has gone up 5 cents since yesterday. I attended the funeral of of young Robertson and Cosset, their graves were near together, it was the largest funeral I ever saw in this Town</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a fine morning, not quite so bright as yesterday morning, am hurrying to finish my only letter to my Son, this being the last Friday morning that we can send by the Allan line, and have great doubts, if it will reach England before, they leave. John Black a Mason, but laterly a farmer in Puslinch died this morning after a protracted illness, aged 78 years he acted as our foreman at the Building of the Court House here in 1842 &amp; 3.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This was a warm morning, and there had been rain during the night, at 7 a m the glass was 48º and at 10 it was between 50º &amp; 60º and as high as 70º went out for a short drive in the afternoon. John Manderson died to day aged 70 years, originally a mason but laterly a farmer in the Paisley Block.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine mild day, at 1 Oclock the glass stood at 65º. But to day it is very wet having rained very heavy all night, and seems to continue this forenoon also. There was no mason or outside carpenter work done to day, the afternoon chilly and raw &amp; a little wet. Had news from England to day, a letter from Willie to his wife from Queenston and one from Higinbotham to his wife from Liverpool &amp; all well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This morning was dray, but it became showrey in the forenoon. This afternoon has been also showrey and chilly.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>This has been a dissagreable day wet showry weather. Our old Millwright Johnson Gibson died at Brant this morning aged 58 years, 5 mos. he entered my fathers employ and has continued with ever since with the exception of a few months this summer. I had 3 newspapers from William, 1 from London of the 7th inst. &amp; 2 from Edinburgh of the 9th Inst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Chilly morning glass 34º, and a light shower of hailstones and snow. Have got the water wheel started to day and, now elevating Spring Wheat. Have been sadly detained in completing a quantity of flour that is sold, for a delay in getting Fall wheat forward from Detroit, but is now reported to be near at hand</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, with frost on the ground. Have got a load of fall wheat from McDonald of Aberfoyle to enable us to finish a shipment that should have been sent of last week, and have the steam on again to finish it. Have also begun this morning to grind up the middlings as it is a loss of money to keep them on hand, and have plenty of water to drive the Mill.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h3> <p>A good deal of Snow has fallen through the night and on the level places measured 3½ inches deep, and likely to lay over to day as there is thaw nor frost of any consiquence. Saw P. Idington in Town to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a tolerably fine day, and the snow is melting away gradually. This is a mild morning amd the snow is melting fast away. Have a Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to day. I am lifting the covering of the rain water Cisteren &amp; going to Pump it all out as it has been spoiled by the kitchen dishwater running in to it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is quite a mild morning and very foggy, almost enough to make a fine shower of rain. I had a letter from William, dated Glasgow 19th Octr. McLagan, had one from Nat. Working at the Cistern to day also</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close foggy morning, with the Thermometer at 54º. This is our Monthly Fair day. We are grinding flour with 3 pair of stones with steam, and 2 pair on middlings with water</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very mild morning, but of any thing cloudy went up to the train &amp; met with Revd. K. McLennan who s son is about to enter the Bank of Commerce, here. About 1 Oclock it began to rain, and continued more or less through the afternoon. All buisness was suspended to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a cool raw day but no frost. They are hurrying on with the New Post office, and close up for the winter when the 2d story joists are laid, and that the walls are nearly ready for them. Sandy Glass, lost a fine little girl this afternoon one year and ten months old, of Hooping cough &amp; deptheria. Alexr. Thomson Esqr. of Hamilton died at 8 Oclock of brain fever.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This morning there was a slight touch of frost on the side walks, but the forenoon was fine weather but damp in the afternoon. Had 1 load of coal to the Office. The Steamer {blank} passed father point at 4 a m this morning, the names of F.W. Stone &amp; his 2 daughters &amp; Mrs Webster are among the passengers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day, attended funeral of Alexr. Glass child. This was a dull morning, but raw &amp; damp, Glass at 40º. It began to rain about 10 Oclock, and continued with little intermission all the afternoon, at 8 Oclock it was very heavy. The Assizes began to day Justice Galt on the bench. Church Meeting to day at 2 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is also a dull morning. But as the day advanced it appeared more settled and kept dry. At 3 Oclock I attended the funeral of Mr Alexr. Thomson late of Hamilton to his last resting place in Guelph it was largely attended by no less than 56 gentlemen from Hamilton. Great doings to in the United States, for the Election of the New President, Tilden or Mays</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is another doubtful morning, no frost but a very few snow flakes fell this forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a more promising morning yet by no means clear. Yet during the forenoon the Sun shone out pretty fair for a while. In the afternoon it again got cloudy &amp; heavy. I had a visit from my old friend Mr James Gow of Windsor, for a short time</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a dullish morning, yet it is dry, and there had been sufficient frost during the night to make ice on the tubs &amp;c. ¼ of an inch thick, The Sun shone out in the forenoon. No proper dicision yet as to who has the majority as President, but the general opinion is that Tilden will be the man. Have got our Hall Stove rigged up to day and the Parlour one also</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>Fine morning. Have got the tin gutters in front of the verandah leading to the soft water cisterns. The gardner Busby &amp; Bulger have been cleaning out all the short dung out of the hot Beds &amp;c. and top dressing the cow park with it and as soon as the parsnips are out of the ground will have no farther need of Busby after the vines in the Grapery are wound round with straw ropes. The day has been fine, large market &amp; have seldom seen so many fowls offered at this time of the year. The Assizes closed this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning the glass was about 28º or say 4º below freezing, the frost during the night must have been hard as the ice on the tubs in the garden was ½ inch thick and the Mill Dam was frozen over for the first time this season. This morning glass at 30º the ice on the dam gone, the ground is white, repairing the covering of the mill race at the old House and the stairs, also the wooden exaust pipe from the Engine is quite rotten in places, and caved in so as to interupt the escape of the steam. War News looks more eminent and exciting in Europe</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass was between 30º &amp; 40º but gradually got colder, and in the afternoon became quite dull. Peter Idington in town &amp; both of us called at Guthries &amp; Mr Watt set Tuesday the 28th inst. for Meeting of Miss Worsleys Executors, at 12 Oclock. Some few flakes of snow fell. It is reported that Hon. John H. Cameron died at 3½ Oclock this afternoon, going in his 60th year</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>The ground was all white this morning with Snow but so light that, it mostly melted all away during the day. The Hon, John Hillyard Cameron was born at Beaucaire, Languedoc, France, in April 14th 1817 received part of his early Education Kellkenny College, and came to Canada in 1825. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 3 Oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, though not freezing hard just now, yet it must have froze hard last night as the ice on the Barrel is over ½ inch thick. The day however was dry and chilly.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This was a fine mild morning, and the day turned out a moderate day. We took a drive out to Helenburn and then to the Cemetery</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This morning was milder than yesterday and continued so through the forenoon. The afternoon was dull and looked like rain, but only a few drops fell. We have been talking about our dear Son &amp; Son=in=law likely to have left England to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was of any thing a wet day, a constant drizzle of fine rain or disolving mist. To day the weather is much the same, wet for the most of the time, the roads are getting very muddy now</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is also a soft morning, fine close rain like mist falling, and continued during the forenoon. The afternoon was much the same as the forenoon, with a fine drizzling rain was down at Mr Stones house, Mr Lemon called. John Stone is very ill &amp; not able to speak, and is quite helpless &amp; can take no food.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This has been a drizzling morning, yet not cold the glass about 35º. In the forenoon it continued to blow a little colder and slight flurries of snow fell, and towards the afternoon the cold increased. Have been taking up my Parsnips to day and the salery tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>There has been a little frost during the night but enough to produce thin ice on the tubs out in the garden, but it is becoming milder again and dark and dull as if there was going to be a fall of snow. I feel somewhat dissapointed in not getting a letter this week from William in England. But have hopes yet that one or other of us may hear from them before the end of the week. My daughter got a letter from her Husband to day from London dated the 10th Instant. stating that they were to sail on the 18th for home in the steam ship</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h3> <p>There was a little ice on the water in the garden this morning, and white on the tops of the Celery and leeks, both of which are being taken up this morning. The day is clear and as the wind is from the North it is getting colder. I am also getting the double windows put in. Attended a Lecture by Professor Delaney on the Catacombs of Rome.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h3> <p>There was a light sheet of ice on the Dam this morning and the ground frozen, but as the day advanced it became mild and the side walks and roads slopy. Have been grinding with three pair of stones in the water Mill this morning but as the day advanced the water got short and had to take of one run. It has begun to Snow to night, but hope it may all melt yet and produce more water, both for the River and also for our soft water Cisterns which are empty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>There was about 2 inches deep of Snow on the ground yesterday morning &amp; a part of it melted away where the Sun beat on it. But this morning other 2 inches have fallen, and still falling lightly this morning. But the Snow continued to fall heavier during the afternoon. Had a Telegram from a Mr Carpenter of Jolliett Minois to meet him at the Royal Hotel. Mr John Stone, 2d son of Mr Fredk. Stone, died yesterday afternoon. Met with Mr Carpenter of Jolliett M.S. this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Meeting of Miss Worsley Executors a 12 Oclock Balce. to divide $408.28, Revd. E. Ebbs $99.05 &amp; Miss Reeve $198.12 less our fees $12.00. This morning looks wintry like, more light snow falling and, the Dam all covered with ice and snow. I attended the funeral of Mr John Stone this afternoon at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a dull dark morning, with light showers of snow, but about the middle of the day it was quite pleasant weather several sleighs are seen driving about town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>There was sharp frost this morning, the Snow is laying all over, and a few flakes fell this morning. The mail announces the arrival of the Parthia Steamer at New York yesterday. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave New York to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is the coldest morning we have had this season at ½ past 6 a m the Thermometer stood at 5º above zero &amp; no wind. It was quite cold the whole day. This being our Fast Day the yet the attendance was not large. The wind North West. William got home this evening at 6 Oclock quite well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is not such a cold morning as yesterday the glass about 15º above zero, have been drawing off all the water of the distillery pipes, even at this early period of the Winter som of the cast iron elbows have burst. N. Higinbotham arrived this evening at 6 Oclock quite well with the exception of a black eye, he got from a heavy lurch of the Ship in a storm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine moderate winter day and the Churches were well attended. This morning at 7 the glass stood at 15º above zero, and during the day was milder. Have been confined to the House all day with a sore heel, having skined it with my Boot pressing on it where there was a hole in my sock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a very moderate winter morning yet the frost has burst some of the elbows in the pipes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This morning has not been severe and as the Sun got stronger about the middle of the day, it softened the ridges on the roads. This being the Monthly Fair a good many people were in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning, and the ground bare</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h3> <p>It froze pretty hard last night, and a little snow fell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This is a very stormy morning, and has been all night, the wind is very fearce, and the snow drifting very hard all day, the Thermometer about 10º above zero. It is by far the most stormy day we have had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday the 10th the morning was calm and hardly a breath of wind, at 7. a.m the Thermometer stood at 5º below zero, the ground generally covered wth snow several inches and enough in places to make tolerable sleighing, it snowed in the afternoon. To day the glass was 5º above zero at 7. a.m and what snow that fell during the night has made</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This morning was quite mild about 7 a m the glass stood about the Freezing point and milder as the day advanced, a good deal more snow fell during last night and has made tollerable sleighing. A great many cattle are comming into town this afternoon to be exhibited at the fat cattle show tomorrow, the days are very short just now having to light lamps at ¼ to 5 Some of the Workshops close at ½ past 4, and start about 8 in the morning. We are very dull now, the Distillery standing so long, and the Mill doing but very little, &amp; only 4 hands working at work &amp; the Pedler</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning, the glass just about Freezing and no more. This being the Fat Cattle show day, a great number were shown as Prize Cattle and a great many ordinary cattle for sale, as well as a splended lot of fat Hogs &amp; Sheep as well as a large lot of fat Poultry, it was thought to have been the largest show that has been yet, the weather was all that could have been wished for, and much of the Snow thawed away. Nat &amp; William went down to Toronto to see the President of the Bank of Commerce. Wm returned to night but Nat remained over till tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning was much colder than yesterday and a cold wind blowing, and no such thing as thaw to day. Had a letter from John Smith of Bridge of Allan announcing the birth of a Son</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning, with a little more snow having fallen during the night. During the forenoon the wind increased in coldness and after One O'clock, the wind increased to a furious snow storm and continued all the afternoon and evening, but during the night it blew still harder and the cold increased</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold stormy morning, and the glass at 8 a m stood below zero a little. The sleighing is but poor yet. It is rather a dull cheerless cold day, and all our works standing still, makes it more so.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was another cold morning at 8 a m the glass stood at zero and during the day only got to 3º above zero. This morning it was also about zero but about the middle of the day 7º above there had been a considerable fall of Snow during the night which has made very good sleighing, which makes somewhat more still in Town. One of the Twins in my Brother John's family died this afternoon at ½ past 3 named Winstanley.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a stormy morning, but not so cold as yesterday morning. Thermometer stood at 13º above zero at 9 Oclock, it blew hard last night. It is nowing heavy this forenoon, and the wind from the West. H.B. Gordon Architect X of Toronto, called on the 21st</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This morning at 7 a m Glass 2º below zero and the day was cold. F.W. Stone, N. Higenbotham, William and A. Mackenzie, went down to Toronto to day to see the President of the Bank of Commerce about the arrangement of my affairs, and were engaged over 3 hours. I attended the funeral of Johns child this afternoon and got my hands almost froze in driving. The Grave was dug according to order 7 feet deep. Nat and William returned to night by the 8 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>X This morning was more mild at 7 it was 10º above zero and more snow had fallen during the night, and the sleighing was splended, and a large Market to day of all kinds of Produce, hoggs especially the highest price $7.00. Recd. from Thomson &amp; Jackson interest on Mrs McLeans Mortgage $20.00 (is not so much as last time)</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This was a moderate morning about 10º to 14 above zero, with a little more snow. There was again another large market this morning, the sleighing is very good. I desided to put on the fire in the Distillery on Tuesday next, to test the pipes &amp;c. Our Sabbath school children's meeting to night was largely attended by both parents &amp; strangers, &amp; all went off exceedingly well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This morning is also mild and snowing a very little, glass about 18º above zero.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday at 8 a m the glass was at zero and calm. Christmas Day was a very fine morning the Thermometer stood at 10º above zero at 7 a m the sleighing was very good, calm &amp; pleasant.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This was also a pleasant morning, and a large market. This afternoon according to notice given the principal part of my Creditors met in my Office, when the state of my affairs was laid before them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This morning was also calm and pleasant the sleighing was improved by the light fall of snow through the night. Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. to day, there was a full meeting and a good deal of business done, and an Assessment of 6 per cent called ordered. We got notice that the Bank folks from Toronto are to be here tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning. We have been informed that the President Mr. Wm McMaster and the Manager will not be here before the ½ past one having had to go round by Hamilton, (he missed the train). When only Mr. Anderson came, &amp; part of time Mr. Wm Smith also, Mr. Andw. Lemon, Mr. F.W. Stone John Idington, and Wm. &amp; I sat the whole day talking over what way the funds could be raised and the Works kept going Mr. Anderson taking part in the conversation and at the same time had in his pocket Insolvency papers that were signed in Toronto on the 27th. John Idington went on home by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is quite a stormy morning, blowing &amp; drifting at a fearfull rate. The 11 Oclock train going East was far behind time &amp; did not go past here till ¼ past 12, when Mr. Wm Smith, Manager of the Bank of Commerce handed me a document requiring me to hand over my Estate &amp; effects as per Insolvment act of 1875. And the same to William in the afternoon. But not being a partner of mine not yet a Trader according to the Act, he will require to be treated differently.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This morning is moderately cold say about 20º with a little snow, &amp; some had fallen during the night. We were all surprised to find this morning that The Engineers of the Grand Trunk Railway, throughout the whole line had struck work at 8.30 last night. The duetch mail as it is called uncoupled on the track here near the market, and a freight train with 12 cars of live Piggs left at the freight station with all the feed pipes dissconected &amp; the water run off the boilers, some at Breslau Station &amp; all over as far as Portland &amp; Sarnia.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning 12º above zero plenty of snow for good sleighing, and the Churches well attended.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 1st January 1877</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. William Dickson Esqr. of Galt Died this day aged 77 years &amp; 6 months entered all in new Book</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2d Jany. 1877</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and, signed the document of Assignment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 3d Jany. 1877</p> <p>At 7.a.m Thermometer 2º below zero and quite calm. This Being the Monthly Fair Day a great many people are in Town but, very few cattle that are fit for Beef</p> <p>Thursday 4th Jany.</p> <p>This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon</p> <p>Friday 5th</p> <p>Fine winter morning Glass at 7 am at 10º above zero, calm and fine sleighing. Peter Idington here and his Grandson Patrick</p> <p>Saturday 6th Jany.</p> <p>This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the Middle of the day there was a good many teams in Town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p>Sabbath 7th Jany. 1877</p> <p>This was a fine day about 10º above at Church time</p> <p>Monday 8th Jany. 1877</p> <p>This was a fine moderate day and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow, all busy laying all things in order so as to take an Inventory of them</p> <p>Tuesday 9th Jany.</p> <p>This is another moderate morning a little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here &amp; went to Waterloo by noon train</p> <p>Wednesday 10th Jany.</p> <p>This is a moderate morning, clear, and pleasant the frost during the night was about {blank} But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero</p> <p>Thursday 11th Jany.</p> <p>Was also moderate, this is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow &amp; snow a little went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington, who wired that he would come, but did not then, but came by the late train, and had an interview with the Banker &amp; Lemon on Wm account. Dr. Hogg is not well this week</p> <p>Friday 12th was a very cold morning at 7 it was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 Oclock it was 5º below. The Annual Meeting of Directors of The Wellington Mutual at the Queen's we dined together &amp; had the General Meeting for the Election of the new board of Directors upstairs, when all the old ones were re elected, there was a much larger meeting of strangers than formerly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 13th Jany.</p> <p>This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the Day and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr. Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday</p> <p>Monday 15th Jany.</p> <p>Yesterday was a moderate day at 7 a m it was 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder, a Mr Frazer, Preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr. Hogg passed a bad night. And this morning was about the same temperature, and a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or snow storm, when after 2 pm the wind sprung up from the N. West with a continuos fall of snow and cold going against the wind. Dr. Hogg no better to day, and spitting up Blood from the lungs</p> <p>Tuesday 16th</p> <p>Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7. a.m a good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still there being no wind to drift it, but the trains are very irregular in arriving</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3306c65fd9b09292510c46ef2f555227.pdf a05b95ee920ae2e6a7aa527e2e267dd8 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd7fd9a6ee9d2058a7795836e3461f29.pdf de754c768bb8aae5ba1cb8d21ce7c667 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/035f92a60503d64e3e0c0d375c245e43.pdf b3748fc469decb4ff8cee42d88665493 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808 - 1895)  1875 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL.1875. {Several newspaper clippings pasted on the inside of the front cover dated March 17 1875} The Rice Lake Railway bridge is making satisfactory progress. The contractor is making every necessary exertion, and the bridge will be open for traffic next summer. In view of a probable flood the Bobcaygeon Independent suggests that all the stop logs in the back country dams should be ordered out by the agents of the Ontario Government. {Newspaper clipping-left} Attempted Suicide 1875 CHICAGO, March 16- A.J. Thomas, for several months an operator in the Chicago Board of Trade, attempted suicide to-day by shooting himself, it is supposed fatally. Heavy losses induced the act. {Newspaper clipping-right} DAILY JOURNAL for 1875. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {Printed page showing Rates of Postage, Terms and Court, Bank Holidays, Table of Stamp Duties, and List of Sundays In 1875} DIARY 1875. {Blank Page} January FRIDAY 1 1875 This is a fine morning not very cold and enough snow left to slide along with a sleigh very well Saturday 2 Much the same this morning January MONDAY 4 1875 Very fine morning, and good sleighing snow having fallen last night Great excitement about the Election Tuesday 5 This is a fine morning �I had to attend the Court in the Judges chambers in the case Queen vs Birmingham for encroaching on the York Road with his fence posts Wednesday 6 Fine clear morning I went down to Galt to order new clothes for Upper Reels for both the Water Mill and Steam Mill, viz No 9 at head and No10 at tail of reels, and to change the upper cloths to the under reels Monthly Fair to day January THURSDAY 7 1875 This is a pritty sharp morning, and snowing a little now and then I made an agreement with Robt Stewart to take all his pile of clear stuff, that 3 inch Plank for fermenting tubs at $22,50 per thousand feet Board measure As if picked out and only the quantity I required at present he would charge me $30.00, per M, and if I chose let me have the balance at $16,00 per M, so I took the lot and began to haul it home Friday 8 Fine winter weather, and snowing a little and has been snowing through the night, Got all the clear Planks home this forenoon Saturday 9 This is a very stormy cold morning by far the coldest this winter, and yet the glass did not indicate lower than 3º above zero at 7am. A good deal of snow fell and drifted the wind strong from the West. We got the wheels of the steam mill finished this afternoon. The water is very scarse and can hardly chop enough for the Distillery. January MONDAY 11 1875 This is not so cold as yesterday morning, for at 7am it was 9° below Zero, and this morning at Zero by one glass and 3° below in another, one while different Thermometers in Town indicated 15° below, fortunately there was very little wind yesterday, for had it blown as it did on Saturday it would have been more dredfull against the Wind. �We are repairing the colapse valve in the Still and took out the copper drop pipe, as it had colapsed half way up and a hole in it where the Steam entered and prevented the charge decending This is my Birth Day having been born in Edinburgh in 1808. We got the still started about noon after taking out the drop pipe Peter Gow Esqr elected to day by aclamation for the Local House of Parliament. TUESDAY 12 This was rather a milder morning the glass shewing 1° above Zero, The Steam Mill went all last night I yesterday received a letter from Girvan containing the discharge of Mortgage by Mrs Grace McLean in favor of Jannet Armstrong, Robt Scott, J. B. Armstrong, Wm Armstrong, James Massie Mrs Massie his wife and George Armstrong, which Mortgage bears date 24 Nov 1864 Liber A7 folio 22545 Peter Idington here to day WEDNESDAY 13 This is a milder morning, Thermometer 27° above Zero and snowing quite copiously also several showers during the day I arranged with Ingles to allow my men the use of the plainer at $1,00 per day. And got up the staves this afternoon January THURSDAY 14 1875 A very pleasant morning General Meeting of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co for the Election of New directors &c and all the old Directors were reelected. Sad tiding to day of the death of John McGivern son of Col McGivern of Hamilton who was killed by the Cars near the Station in Toronto last night when expecting to meet his sister last night, And poor Mr Gray the gardner was Killed by a Northern train in the forenoon, �FRIDAY 15 This is a fine winter morning, Went down to Toronto by the early train, for the purpose of getting a new drop pipe for the still, The City seemed dull and great want of activity in trade, and Shipping business has not paid the vessel owners at all, One propeller laid up for the winter was $3,000 in debts, and many others in like manner, Was told that Eneas McKay of Hamilton had remarked that his new vessel would have been better on the stocks all the season & not to have launched her. I got home by 8 Oclock, and brought the pipe with me, SATURDAY 16 Moderate morning has been snowing through the night and still continuing, the Temperature is 12° above Zero, We are getting on nicely in jointing the staves in my own Machine, having got them thicknessed at Cossets shop & Ripped them there also, Ingles & Hunters Machine having broken down I Bought a framer's boring Machine with 3 augers allong with it for $6.50 & a 7/8 bit for 50¢ for dowels for Bottom of tuns, January MONDAY 18 1875 This was a moderate morning 10° above Zero at 7 a.m. With a light fall of Snow during the night Had to put in the Copper drop pipe this morg which took longer time than I expected as it had to be hamered out larger to get it on the tube of the Brass gate. Had also to stop to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying House and tighten the ends of the tubes with the expander TUESDAY 19 This is another fine winter day Tempᵗ 10° above zero with a light fine snow Had to stop the Steam Mill this morning as both pairs of flouring Stones were dull and pasted WEDNESDAY 20 This is a moderate morning with light shower of Snow �Began to remove the bolting cloth of the upper reels of the Steam Mill Reports are at hand of the failure of several houses in Montreal January THURSDAY 21 1875 This is a milder morning with a considerable fall of Snow, and continuing Began to remove the upper reel cloths in the Water Mill bolts, the water is still very scarse and only enough to Grind the Corn for the Distillery, and think it the best time to change them Montreal 20th 3 business houses have suspended to day, viz MG. and WH. Edson importers of Wines liabilities $70,000, Chapman, Fraser & Tylee groceries & wines $70,000 Duncan Bell, Manufacturer agents $60,000 & several more talked of, Edson offered 25¢ today to his Creditors FRIDAY 22 Rather colder this morning, and blowing more, with another coating of snow Have got the 2 upper reels of the bolts on and working, and will put on the ones taken off and put them on below as soon as, they are got ready (that is altered a little) SATURDAY 23 This is a very fine clear morning 10° above Zero a little snow having fallen through the night More failures reported this morning Jas Doyle & Co Distillery Goderich, C Powney, Hardware, Fergus Asselin Oliver, grocer, Montreal January MONDAY 25 1875 Moderate weather and settled Yesterday was a very boisterous day a considerable quantity of snow having fallen. also during last night much more has fallen, so that it is very deep to day in some places, �2 men are still putting on the bolting cloths, and Dobbie working at the bottoms of the new fermenting tuns. TUESDAY 26 This was a very fine day, John & I went down to Galt to emaming a pair of Millstones that were ready for us, if approved of & when there could not decide & Telegraphed for Moses our Miller to come down & give his opinion who joined with John in the opinion that they were too open and we therefor ordered another pair to be made WEDNESDAY 27 This is a snowing morning, and a good deal must have fallen through the night Snowing this evening, January THURSDAY 28 1875 This is a fine morning and moderate weather some more snow has fallen, and still comming down in slight showers, began this morning to put on the lower cloths on the reels in the water mill (that is those that were upper ones) Duncan McDonald of Montreal (formerly merchant of Toronto) now travels for Leckie & Co FRIDAY 29 This is a very sharp morning 10° below Zero at 7am with scarsly any wind, Otherwise it would be very cold The men are finishing the last cloth for the water mill bolts. SATURDAY 30 This was a very moderate morning, and during the fore part of the day But during the afternoon it got very cold, I took a drive out to the Rocks and found that a very large track has been cut up into wood February MONDAY 1 1875 This is a very fine winter morning, some more snow having fallen during the night �William and Mr Adams went down to Toronto by noon train, about the gauging of some whisky, Wm went on to Hamilton from there The Steam Mill has been standing all day for the cleaning out of the Boiler, and to examine the piston, Judge Gwine opened Court to day for the trial of the contested election between Drew and Higinbotham, when after a short examination of 3/4 of an hour the seat was declared vacent TUESDAY 2 Very fine weather, most likely to thaw, from the mildness, the snow is deep in some places on the track of the G. Western near Town, there was a delay of the afternoon train going North of from 6 pm to 8 Oclock, It is snowing this afternoon WEDNESDAY 3 This was a mild morning, and light rain came on early, But yet the Monthly fair was well attended, about noon it rained hevier and looked like a regular thaw, but about one Oclock the wind chopped round to the west, and it began to freeze and blow hard and very cold during the evening. February THURSDAY 4 1875 This is a very cold morning, and has blown a perfect gale all night, and many of the Telegraph wires are down, and all day it has blown a strong Westerly wind and desperately cold, at 7 am it was 2° below Zero, and at noon only 2° or 3 ° above it. so continued the remainder of the day FRIDAY 5 This is another cold morning Thertr at Zero at 7am but the wind was not so strong during the night nor yet this morning SATURDAY 6 This morning is colder than yesterday 2° below Zero at 7 pm am Began to hoop the new fermenting tubs, with 1 Bundle of 3 inch Band I got from Bond on trial this evening at 7 pm it was 8° below Zero �February MONDAY 8 1875 Sabbath morning was the coldest morning we have had for many years at 1/2 past 7 it was 25° below Zero at 8 oclock 24° in the evening at 10 pm it was 12° below Zero This morning it was not so cold at 1/2 past 6 it was 3° below Zero Got 3 Bdˢ of 3 inch Band and 3 do {ditto} of 2 1/2 inch band iron from Bond & Co a $3.50 pr 100 lbs New Policy of insurance to day John Gore the Quarry man began his contract to cut down the Rock in the Distillery cellar for the new tuns $40, TUESDAY 9 This is another cold morning, Wind N. West & light (Glass at 10 last night 12° below Zero) This morning at 7 am the mercury stood at 15° below Zero & at 10 am it was 9° below Zero, fortunately the wind is not strong otherwise it would be fearfully cold, The glass to night at 10 Oclock was 10° below Zero WEDNESDAY 10 This morning was 19° below Zero at 7 am but several other Thermometers marked 22° below The day has been very cold, the wind was from the East then N. West in the afternoon equally cold & at 7 it went round to the South West and began to snow and drift, There was quite a ground swell in the river and Dam was flowing over in the morning and the ice frozen to the bottom of the river below the water February THURSDAY 11 1875 Very cold morning owing to the wind from the West, but the Thermometer does not indicate more than about Zero, And as the day advanced it became of any thing milder, and Kept on snowing and continued on till night, so that a great deal of snow has fallen since yesterday evening when it began Meeting in St Andrews Church School House to night no trains to day �FRIDAY 12 This is another very cold morning 10° below Zero and a cold N. West wind blowing, and has continued all the forenoon below Zero and only at 2 pm did it get up to Zero, The roads are so blocked up on the Grand Trunk that no trains have been run to day No trains the fore part of the day untill night when the snow plough came down with 2 Engines John Gore finished his contract to day, but there is more to do on Monday after the stone is all cleared away SATURDAY 13 This is the coldest morning yet at 7 am the Thermometer showed 27° below Zero and little or no wind, during the fore noon the wind got up a little from the N. West, The G Trunk trains are running to day and keeping fair time, Got the last of the 3 tuns hooped and taken apart for removing No signs of any change in the weather , but getting colder to night the large quantity of snow adds greatly to the cold, February MONDAY 15 1875 Yesterday Morning at 7 am 21° below Zero & quite calm at 1/2 past 8 it was 8° below, at 1/4 past 10 PM, and very cold. This morning at 7 Oclock 20° below Zero and has been very cold all day and never more than 2° or 3° above Zero, and fell off lower at dark and at 10 oclock p.m. 8° below Zero I hear that George McLean has sold his Mills in Aberfoyle 3 pairs of stones for $20,000 John McNaughton formerly a joint proprietor (With Jas Wilson) of the Galt Mills died there at noon to day aged 54 years, after about 2 years of considerable suffering, TUESDAY 16 This morning at 7 am 5° below Zero, a considerable difference is felt from yesterday & this fore noon is very pleasant winter day, I have just recᵈ a letter from Freelton that Archᵈ Stewart Esqr died on Saturday last, funeral tomorrow at 11 am �The Quarrymen have finished their work in cutting down the Rock for the foundation of Tuns It is reported that a Bank here will loose $10,000 by a speculator in Barley WEDNESDAY 17 Stormy morning I went down below Freeton to attend the Funeral of Archᵈ Stewart Esqr who died there on Saturday last the Roads were terribly drifted, and the day was a desperate one there being no protection on these wide plains as formerly, when lined with woods on each side of the road, the snow for the most part was level with the fences In returning home & when about 2 miles from Guelph we upset the cutter, and I got my left shoulder dislocated, but drove up to Dr Herods house and got him down to the Priory with us, when him and James, (my Brother who accompanied me) drew it into its place again the pain was very great February THURSDAY 18 1875 This I am told is a Keen cold day I lay in bed all day as quiet as possible so as to keep the joint home in the socket FRIDAY 19 Not so cold to day. I got up to Breakfast several callers to see me SATURDAY 20 Much the same as yesterday February MONDAY 22 1875 The weather tollerably fine yesterday but I did not venture to go to church. To day was a fine pleasant I dressed and got on my body coat, and overcoat one arm in, and attended meeting of Directors We had before us report of the destruction of Thomas Watsons tannery by fire Had to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying house to day & a slight mending of the boiler, also the air vessel of the water pump which had burst by the frost during the nights of Saturday & Sunday A window having been left open was the cause And after having got all ready steam up &c it was found that the water pipe leading under ground from the race was frozen solid. The afternoon was soft and began to rain �TUESDAY 23 This morning was mild and throught a thaw and light rain in the afternoon, and heavier in the evening. The men have been working all night and to day Steaming the Water pipe and have made no progress of any account of The hose used will not bear sufficient pressure WEDNESDAY 24 Thawing to day again, and the streets flooded with water Have been working all day, getting off the water out of the well, I had to construct a light coffer=dam {hand drawing of the well} in the middle of the well and set down a pump in one corner & got it dry so as to get at the bent iron pipe into which we bored a hole to incert a funnell & poured hot water William left home for London on a business tour this afternoon February Thursday 25 1873 This is a cold blustering morning, snow has fallen during the night, yet it is thawing some. After having had on the Steam all night it has not come through into the Well yet, and am preparing to to take a pipe from the tank in the distillery, and had the pipes and elbows &c all laid down at the door, when the Steam began to huller & roar roar in the Well, when all of us were overjoyed that the pipe was once more clear of ice. Then we had to remove the coffer dams filled with clay (& dung but the dung was more harm than good,) and after getting all the chips dirt &c out as clean as possible, set the pump agoing to pump the water clear, shut down for the night all being tired out. Very stormy night Heard from WIlliam in London twice to day he leaves for St Thomas February Friday 26 1873 Another coat of snow this morning. All the works going on well, and the day is turing out fine. Heard from Wm at Chatham to day William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening February Saturday 27 1873 This is a sharp morning, but clear William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening, begining to freeze hard this evening �March MONDAY 1 1875 This is a very stormy morning, Snowing heavy & blowing hard at the same time. (Yesterday at 10 a.m. glass stood at 5° above zero, clear all day & freezing hard in the evening) At noon the Storm continues the Galt train went down this morning and the mail train came up but no trains whatever since, the drift and quantity of snow falling will stop them on all the roads, (my arm is improving & can almost do without a sling. TUESDAY 2 This is of any thing a better morning but it froze hard last night it is 5° above Zero this morning at 7. Great many baskets of fouls arriving for the Exhibition {newspaper clipping outlined in blue} {Messrs, Duffield, Waltham, and Snodgrass, of London, arrived yesterday as a deputation to confer with the Minister of Inland Revenue relative to excise on oil. They had an interview with the authorities of the Inland Revenue Department to day, and obtained such concessions as will enable them to carry on their business, for the present at least, without any inconvenience arising from the new system of weighing.} {Newspaper clipping outlined in both a blue and red} {Both the Town and County of Peterboro' were busily employed last week in considering the fallen bridge over Otonabee. They have decided upon erecting a temporary wooden bridge, the contract for it, indeed, being already let, so that the communication across the river will soon be secured. As to the permanent structure, the decision is not finally made, but it seems to be pretty nearly determined that it shal be a boiler plate girder bridge, similar to the viaduct at Port Hope. The majority of the County Council advocate a wooden bridge in preference, if there is to be a great difference in the cost, and as to bow string girder bridges, public confidence in them seems to have been rudely shaken by the recent accident} WEDNESDAY 3 This is a very bad morning for the Poultry Show it is snowing and drifting hard from the East and the railways will soon be all stopped I have dispenced with my sling for my arm it is a great deal better I have seen the show this afternoon and it is a fine display of all Kinds of fouls, The drift and snow is fully worse than it has been & the snow falling heavier towards 6 O,clock �coal deld for $3,90 by the Nairn Co, March THURSDAY 4 1875 This is a much better morning and somewhat settled like, and looks like a thaw Higinbotham started for Orangeville this afternoon FRIDAY 5 Snowing heavy at 7 Oclock am Temp 20 degrees it slackened off about 10 and the sun partly shone through the thickness of the Air Our Fast day in church It began to snow this evening in going to church and heavier on our return SATURDAY 6 This morning looks dull & has been snowing last night about 4 inches deep, the glass up to near freezing say 28 degrees March MONDAY 8 1875 This is a moderate morning 18 degrees and thawing during the middle of the day opened up the drain in the Mill Yard to let off the Water. have 3 men working at the flood gates clearing away the ice in case of a sudden thaw My arm is a great deal better to day. Mr & Mrs Gardner here from Kincardine TUESDAY 9 This morning was much milder about 30 degrees at 7 am the snow is getting soft, but not to say slushey yet Have got the flood gates as clear as they can be untill a complete thaw begins. There was a fogg & hoar frost this morning which is a sign of a thaw Have finished the Curb for the 4th pair of stones for the Steam Mill, and put on the first coat of paint on it. WEDNESDAY 10 {No Entry} �March THURSDAY 11 1875 This is a mild day, and the water druping from the eves of the houses Attended the funeral of Mrs Thos Hood (Annie Bruce) who died on the 9th very suddenly of heart disease, she used to visit our house 41 years ago when a little girl FRIDAY 12 This is also a mild morning a shower of sleet & snow has fallen through the night, and the drops are falling from the roofs Have taken down the upright shaft for as to Key on a pair of new bevel wheels to drive the Smutt Machines the teeth of the old ones being worn quite thin also a spurr wheel on the horizontal shaft the old one having 2 teeth broken out of it SATURDAY 13 This has been a mild day, the streets are quite wet the water lodging in many places where it cannot get off We had to stop the Engine last night as she kept thumping hard in the Cylinder On examination it was found that a nut of the follower of the Piston had burst in peices it was soon repaired & started again Have got the wheels keyed on the upright shaft and put in its place March MONDAY 15 1875 This last has been a fearful night of Thunder & lightning and heavy showers of rain, and the snow in a pulp I went down to Galt by the 9 oclock train to see about the new Mill stones and found that they Just been shipped on board the Car, I also made enquirey about the sale of a pair of old ones, to a party in Listowel I also made enquirey about the 18 inch Cylinder that they had on hand, but found that it was engaged to to fitted up in the mill to be rebuilt at Listowel. The streets in Galt were all in a puddle and frequent heavy showers of rain Daniel Lizars Esqr Clerk of the Peace County of Huron died yesterday morning aged 82 years has held the Office since 1841. His son Dr John Lizars died in Toronto last week �TUESDAY 16 This is a dry morning so far but as the day advanced heavy showers of snow came on drifting heavy John and a squad of men are busy loading up the Tomestones on three sleighs and taking them up to the Cemetery, but the day is very course In the afternoon the Great Western team brought in the new pair of Millstones, when after laying down a few large bags of Bran upset them right of the sleigh on to them WEDNESDAY 17 This is another Stormy morning no thaw to day but showers of Snow, with a Stiff Breeze, and wintry like This is the longest and hardest winter I can remember March THURSDAY 18 1875 This is a cold disagreable day There is considerable anxiety this afternoon as to the result of the Election in North Wellington The news came in to night that Higinbotham was 2 behind Drew FRIDAY 19 Hard frost this morning, down to Zero at 7 am The news from the North is changed for the better after getting returns from the different Polling stations which puts Higinbotham on the other side with a majority of 3 votes SATURDAY 20 More Snow has fallen last night and looks more wintry again Higinbotham and a party of friends from the North arrived this evening at 1/2 past 6 and a party of between 50 & 60 sat down to an elegant repast at 8 Oclock at the Wellington Hotel March MONDAY 22 1875 Very cold last night Thermoneter at 7 am 7° below Zero {this part is written above the sentence} 13° below at 6 oclock and at 10 Oclock it rose to 22° above, with a powerfull sun Wm went of to Stratford this morning Higinbotham started for Ottawa at 5 pm �TUESDAY 23 This is another sharp morning at 6 oclock it was 13° below Zero and at 7 am it stood at 7° and rose rapidly when the Sun shone through William & John Higinbotham came home from Galt school, by the 8 Oclock morning train. WEDNESDAY 24 This is a mild morning 34° or 2 above freezing and 2 inches of Snow fell during the night The wind due West, with a light drizle of rain for a very short time, but there is not much of a thaw as yet but it is comming on Kingston Court House reported to be on fire this morning March THURSDAY 25 1875 Moderate weather. Clear and a little thaw The Court House at Kingston was totally destroyed by fire yesterday Had to blow off the Mill Boiler this afternoon as the gasket between the flange of the safty valve and the Boiler was partly blown out, after emptying the boiler and refilling it with cold water to cool it, so as to allow a man to get in to hand the bolts, & found it hot after all, however we got it all done in 5 hours Good {written by diarist} FRIDAY 26 This is a wet dull morning rain & fine sleet But the day was mild though dull and a good deal of water running in the gutters SATURDAY 27 This is another mild day The gutters in Windham street were flowing very fast, and extra drains had to be cut across the street to March MONDAY 29 1875 Quite mild this morning As the day advanced the streets are flowing fast William went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to endeavour to effect some sales. �William returned from Toronto by the 7 pm train & found business dull. Merchants overstocked & little or nothing doing TUESDAY 30 Another mild morning, and the weather Spring like & the Sun powerful in melting the Snow & the streets flooded with water WEDNESDAY 31 This is also quite a mild day, the Sun has great power in melting the Snow that the Streets are running in torrents & the gutters full as if after a great fall of rain the River also rising and flowing over the dam several inches David Kennedy has begun this week to excavate for the addition to the Market House, and finds plenty of excellent building Sand April THURSDAY 1 1875 This is a close morning with Tempte at 50° and dull and threatning rain At 1/2 past 10 it began a fine steady close rain, and continued to increase and continued pretty heavy till 1/2 past 12, and only very slightly during the afternoon And towards night it began to freeze and dry up and turned out a fine night The water in the Dam rose considerable, but we did not open the flood gates much, as I want to keep the water that the current below may wear away the ice as it is very much more so than ever I saw Began to day to put in the new Millstones FRIDAY 2 This is a very fine morning and dry and plenty of water rolling over the Dam We began to take the Engine apart and get out the Cylinder to get bored out afresh Had a meeting of the of the Mutual Insurrance Co. The loss by Thos Watson Tanner of Fergus, was discussed Great deal of Water going over the Dam. Our Clerk Mr Alexr Mackenzie has determined to cross the Ocean to Bring hom his son he will leave on Thursday �SATURDAY 3 This is another fine morning the water still Keeping up in the river I got the Cylinder on boad the car this afternoon for Galt April MONDAY 5 1875 The water is much the same as Saturday but as the day advances it is greatly increased by the heat of the Sun Had to hoist the flood gates this afternoon so as to lower the water and prevent the ice going over the dam as it is far too thick yet not far from 4 feet thick Have been working all day at the Coils in the Rectifying still and not yet able to find out the worst leacks the flanges that are turned up at the ends behind the collars are eaten away to extreame thinness TUESDAY 6 Much colder this morning the ground frozen, We worked to 12 Oclock last night but did not get the joints to my Satisfaction. Had to cut off a peice of the turn=up flange of one of the Joints and solder on a new ring instead of turning up again as the copper appears to be almost rotten & very thin I went down to Galt this afternoon to give instructions as to what I wanted done to the Engine. The Water in the Grand River is very high and great quantities of ice and drift wood of all Kinds going down at a rappid rate WEDNESDAY 7 This was also a cold raw morning. it had been raining and freezing as it fell and all the sidewalks covered with ice This is the Monthly Fair not many cattle in to day The water in the River is decreasing April THURSDAY 8 1875 This is a very fine morning, and the roads are drying up fast, and the ice on the Dam melting fast away My clerk Mr MacKenzie left here by the Great Western R.R. for New York by the 2.10 train on his way to Scotland. I went out to see him away Mr George Bruce also for the same distination. �FRIDAY 9 This is a dull morning it has been raining during last night or this morning, another light shower fell about 9 oclock, but did not last above 1/2 an hour, and during the forenoon became fine clear weather SATURDAY 10 This is a mild morning. This afternoon the little boy Grange fell into the canal at the flood gates and was carried through them and down the River at a rappid rate, when John C Allan hearing of it ran down the side of the bank and caught hold of him about the smoke House, he was quite exausted & nearly gone About 10 Oclock, or just as I was about to open the Office door after the Town Clock had finished striking 10 I heard the Bell begin to toll quicker & quicker & the cry of fire, & started up town & heard one say that Raymonds factory was on Fire April MONDAY 12 1875 A dull morning & looks like rain and only a light shower fell The whole of Raymonds Sowing machine factory was burnt down last night, I at one time expected that the N East wing could be saved but all their exertions were in vane but the greater part of the machines were saved, but there was no time to take down the shafting and many other fixtures TUESDAY 13 This morning looks also a little like rain, but so far none has fallen The ice is entirely away of the Dam, and the water getting lighter and in the afternoon had to shut down the remainder of the flood gates almost to the bottom so as to Keep the water running over the Dam Dobbie & Gibson are working at chain for elevating the Dung, the wheels framing &c Attended a social at the Sabbath School WEDNESDAY 14 This is a fine morning, got the three cedar posts hauled in Alfred Stroud called this noon. �Have got the 2 rows of old posts taken out, from to make room for the 3 new fermenting turns, and have put in 3 heavy Ceder posts instead with much longer caps or vaultrees, and will be ready tomorrow I hope to lay the pipes & then the bottom of one of the tuns to begin with April THURSDAY 15 1875 This is a dull morning, pretty cool & looks very much like rain This afternoon, I attended the distribution of Prizes at the Modell Farm, there was a great number there. it came on a heavy rain storm and blew hard and cold FRIDAY 16 This morning the ground was covered with snow, very cold and freezing, but it went mostly all away in the afternoon SATURDAY 17 This is quite a cold morning the ground hard frozen and the Dam covered with thin ice the glass was 12° above zero at 7 am, and the ground covered with a light coat of snow. It remained cold & hard frost all day Began to set up the first fermenting tun to day The Engine came back from Galt to day, and got it into the Engine House this evening. It is freezing hard again to night. April MONDAY 19 1875 This is another cold morning 18° above Zero there was a light coat of snow on the ground but it soon during the forenoon The ground is hard and ice on the Dam Have been lowering the Engine frame and placing the Cylinder on the frame ______________________________________________________ The Cylinder before being bored was 14 1/8 inches and after being bored out was 14 1/8 3/32ds inches ______________________________________________________ William Fisher arrived this evening from the States �TUESDAY 20 This is also a very cold morning 20° above zero Have done all I can do to the Engine with our own men, & will proceed to Galt to get a man from there to put Her in proper line and set the valves. _______________________ I went down to Galt and got the promise of a man to be up tomorrow morning The water in the Grand River has fallen very considerably, that the Dam having been so much reduced in height there will not be enough of Water to supply the factorys on the Race, and those that have Engines will have to make use of them WEDNESDAY 21 Not much change yet about 18° below at 7 am, When seeing Higinbotham start for Toronto. The man from Galt arrived by the early train and began to adjust the Engine, his name is C.W.Haines. The Elevator for the Dung works pretty well April THURSDAY 22 1975 This is a fine morning not quite so cold The Engineer Haines is very particular in acertaining the exact lead of the slide valve that it is equal on both sides. he tests it by the fly wheel obtaining the half diameter so as to get the full stroke each way. FRIDAY 23 This is of any thing a dull morning, but during the forenoon it became fine. However in the afternoon it became dull and cold, the wind increased and it began to snow and change into heavy showers of sleet &c and quite cold and disagreable Jas Parker the Saloon Keeper is very ill and not expected to get over it SATURDAY 24 This is a much milder morning I have to attend a meeting to day at Guthries Office to examine into the funds of the Worsley Estate, but could not for the present arrive at a final settlement The engine was started and run empty and so far seemed to perform well. The man left at noon. Mr Leitch of Montreal was here, and finally settled about the crates of bottles �April MONDAY 26 1875 This is a very fine morning, in fact too fine for we are very much in want of rain to wash the frost fairly out of the ground Johnstone Gibson has gone up the Country to see his farm John McPherson is off work with a sore Henry is also off with with a sore hand. likewise the boy that drives the wood to the furnaces is off with a sore neck, boils &c Dobbie & John Allan are at the fixing of the new stones. TUESDAY 27 This is a very fine morning This forenoon is most beautiful warm & bright powerful Sun am going to sow Onions this afternoon WEDNESDAY 28 This is another charming day, but too dry The water is holding out very well Mr Spratt of Montreal & Toronto called to ask about bran Sowed my Onion seed to day, and also, parsnips. April THURSDAY 29 1875 This is a very fair morning, but as it advanced showed sights of rain, about 11 Oclock it began with a light rain, between 12 and one it became heavier and continued on pretty heavy all the afternoon Revd Hamilton Gibson of Bayfield called this afternoon, having come down to pay his taxes on Lands in BLuther I telegraphed to Goderich for amount due on Bayfield lands. FRIDAY 30 This is a wintry looking morning, the ground white with snow & sleet, then a light shower of fine rain and every appearance of a continuance of it. But no rain fell during the forenoon But the wind got up and blew hard all the afternoon There is a good deal of Property changing hands just now Jas Mays sold 40 feet on Windham St at $125"00 per foot front, to Wm Stewart Merchant �James Davie Esq sold his two houses opposite Chalmers Church for $3,000 to Mr Cutton, who next day sold it to Hearn for $4,000 cash. Mr McClaggen sold two 1/4 acre lots to Hatch for $3,500 May SATURDAY 1 This is a cold morning for the 1st of May at 6 oclock it was about 2° degrees below Freezing at 7 it was one degree above freezing, and the ice formed during the night was 1/4 inch thick At 1/2 past 10 it began to snow, then fine hail It then turned into snow again untill it was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep in the afternoon began to rain heavy and continued on after dark The wind strong from the East, It really is extraordinary winter looking weather at this time of year May MONDAY 3 1875 Yesterday 2d May. Therte 35°. wind strong N.West. frequent showers of snow & sleet, dropping from the eves, snow of Saturday laying all over a portion of snow had melted during the afternoon. But at 6 oclock it began to freeze & snow again James Parker, saloon keeper, died at 3 Ock AM This morning the wind is due West and the snow dissapearing fast, and the sun comming out more powerful than for some days past, the day is turning out fine yet the wind is cold TUESDAY 4 Very fine morning, and the day was bright and moderate weather but not warm. Mr A. D. Ferrier took his departure this afternoon for Scotland WEDNESDAY 5 This is a moderate morning but still a great want of heat we ought to expect at this time of the year This is the Monthly Fair and am looking out for a Cow for the mens board It began to rain about noon and continued all the afternoon and evening May THURSDAY 6 1875 There was frost last night and produced ice 1/4 inch thick and has been raining this forenoon and is rather chilly and raw �Have got the new pair of Millstones all ready for action now this afternoon, and have also got a waggon mounted with a box to convey away the liquid manure from the cattle sheds, having only to back it up behind the Elevator which soon fills it. FRIDAY 7 This is a very fine morning, yet there has been frost last night and then ice formed in tubs of water at the Spring. Higinbotham went down to Toronto this morning by early train. I was present when the first load of liquid manure was elevated & poured into the new box waggon made for the purpose. ,Neither. Dobbie nor Gibson here to day work slack. SATURDAY 8 This has been a very fine day, warm in the forenoon, but the South Wind, blew harder in the afternoon, which made it somewhat cooler Have been planting some carrots to day I find that several of the Buckets of the water wheel of the Mill are broken May MONDAY 10 1875 Yesterday was a great day of rain at least in the afternoon the morning was fine but had strong appearance of rain and it did begin in earnest about 3 Oclock, and about 4 it came down a perfect pour of rain & continued. This morning it is dry but the ground has the appearance of having rained heavy during the night And the river has risen rappid, and and at noon was higher from rain in one night than I have seen for 3 years past We had to examine inside of Wooden Still this morning to clean the air valves, but that did not retard the work much We had a light shower this afternoon TUESDAY 11 This opened out a very fine morning. The water in the River this morning is much higher than I have seen for a long time caused by Rain and there is more natural heat to day than we have had yet, and notice that the asperagus is making its appearance, and the Rhubarb will be ready to cut this week. Busey cleaning the mens beds & taking out the stoves & pipes. �WEDNESDAY 12 Cold morning from rain during the night Strong wind blowing from the N. West, and frequent showers during the day. Mr Kemp the Inspector of the Bank of Commerce has been in town for some days Willie & Nat had a conversation with him to day. I called at Worswicks shope this afternoon and saw a pair of Steam Engines, made for Sheriff Sutton of Walkertown, they are to be shipped to British Columbia on Saturday first, where he has 20,000 acres of pine land cost of Engines $1350. no boilers May THURSDAY 13 1875 This is a fine morning, & some h what like rain I made up my mind to start for Paris by the afternoon train and got there about 7 pm I put up at Bradfords Hotel, which is clean quiet comfortable house and reasonable charges. It came on a light rain but soon went off FRIDAY 14 Rather a dull looking morning and about 9 am it began to rain and continued heavy for an hour and more, when I started for the Upper Town to make enquirey about my Lot of land, I saw a Bricklayer who lives near to it, who thought that $100 per acre was as much as it was worth. Mr Whitlaw thought it worth $120,,00 but could not find any one that would give that I left there at 1/2 past 3 & got home (after stopping over a train at Galt) at 8,40 SATURDAY 15 This has been a cold bleak sort of a day and very little growth yet I went out to the Rocks this afternoon, to see what is to be done as to fencing up where the fire ran through Mrs A Mackenzie recd a telegram from Scotland that her husband sails for this country this morning May MONDAY 17 1875 This is a tollerably fine morning, yet not warm as might be expected at this time of the year Busey repairing fences, also light waggon new bottom & sides of Basswood. �TUESDAY 18 This is a beautiful morning warm and fine. Intellegence came that Sheriff Thomas of Hamilton died yesterday morning, aged The Mayor Melvin and a number of our town council went down to Toronto to attend the funeral of the Leut Governor Crawford Mr James Blain called on me this evening on his way home from Georgetown &c, he informed me that all the papers concerning the sale of his Mills at Galt and the various water leases, to his Brother Richard, were signed yesterday WEDNESDAY 19 This is a very fine morning and one of the warmer days of the season, began yesterday to try to find out where the pipe from the Spring to the Distillery, and after opening it in several places where it must have been frozen, it is thawed to day but at the crossing at the waste gates it was burst and we are now wrapping them up with canvas & white lead. May THURSDAY 20 1875 Fine morning and warm Mrs Wm A Fisher was delivered of a fine boy of 10 lbs wt early this morning Andrew Fisher arrived from the States this evening at 6 oclock FRIDAY 21 This is a charming morning and there is appearance of rain Some light showers of rain fell during the day SATURDAY 22 This is a fine warm growing morning Busey making my half of the fence between John Thomas Cunningham and myself at the Quarry May MONDAY 24 1875 This is a dull morning there having been a good shower of rain this morning at 5 am This being the Queens Birth day all work is suspended in town The weather is brightening up and is now fine and warm, and most of the trees in the garden are out in leaf espeaceally the Birches gooseberry bushes �TUESDAY 25 A fine warm day, quite dry, the water in the River is now begining to get scarser Wheat is still on the decline, and yesterday brought it down in Chicago 3 to 4 cents, there was a perfect panic all sellers and no buyers Still working at the fence at the Quarry, but Cunningham has never touched his part of yet, WEDNESDAY 26 This is a cool morning, dry and water low A great fire began this evening about 1/2 past 7 in (Galbreaths sadlery shop) at present occupied by Wm Beattie Sadler a Brick building it was fairly gutted but the roof stood to the last and only burnt round the edges but the rest being wooden Tenements 8 in all were of wood were totally burnt up May THURSDAY 27 1875 This is a fine cool morning, quite dry and water getting short William went down to Hamilton this morning Heard word this forenoon that the Eletia steamer had arrived in N York, Mr Mackenzie telegraphs all well There is quite a mania for buying town lots now William returned from Hamilton this evening FRIDAY 28 This morning is warm and fine, but very low water in the dam. I am offered $1600 cash for my 8 acre lot near the Catholic Hospital. SATURDAY 29 This is a wet dull morning, with fine showers but not warm Yesterday & to day, the crab apples, and Russets are in splendid white blossom May MONDAY 31 1875 Fine pleasant morning, and very dry, Andrew Fisher started off for Chicago this morning, �Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Assurance Co to day, The birch trees are now in full lead and the Lelacks are in full blossom in the Garden but a number of the plum trees are destroyed by the frost, and some by the Borer June TUESDAY 1 This is a very fine morning, cool & pleasant William, Higginbotham, started for Toronto this morning, Mr George Sandilands also went down Mr Alexr Mackenzie my clerk and his son John arrived home to night at 6, Oclock all quite well, WEDNESDAY 2 There has been a slight showr this morning about enough to lay the dust, The water in the Dam is about running over, this is the Monthly fair day, not many cattle in The Merchant Bank at Elora asks $28,000 for Frazers flour Mill, $12,000 would be given by Mr Eby formerly of Selem June THURSDAY 2 1875 This is dry morning and no signs of rain there has been a considerable breeze to day and shortly after dinner a spark from one of the stalks set fire to the firewood at the back of the Rectifying house, but help being at hand, it was got put out with very little damage, & farther on in the afternoon it caught again in another place which was also observed and put out Reports from Pensalvania inform us of terrible fires in the woods there of the loss of many lives and a whole villiage, 17 saw mills and over Forty Millions feet of sawn lumber, and a great many cattle, 3 of our men left my employment and went off to England 1 man & wife & the other 2 to Irland & probably to New Zeland FRIDAY 4 This morning looks Also like rain Have been drawing out design for tops of turrets of granary on a full size, and to get them ready and have them covered with Galvanized iron, I was envited by the Warden (Jas Laidlaw) to accompany the County Council to the Model farm this afternoon to inspect the improvements and the premises and there appears to be a desided, Reform there, �SATURDAY 5 The same dull appearance, as if rain must come is more evident this morning Mr Stephen Boult died to day at noon Have found out to day that they eye of the new mill stones, which was cast by Ingles & Hunter had been defective and was filled up with Babbit Metal and has now to be bored out and plugged, No rain whatever fell to day June MONDAY 7 1875 This has been a fine temperate day but no rain Higinbotham, Mackenzie, Wᵐ , and I sat very late to night taking stock of accounts &c TUESDAY 8 This is a very dry morning, and the water in the Dam very low, We are getting the Stone balanced to day by the forman Mr Laurie Jur, after getting the plugg in the top of the driver he countersunk it then started the Engine and turned the cockhead more to a point to enable the Stone to be balanced more easily and when that is done to turn the cockhead more blunt so as to have more bearing Mr Davis the Inspector is here with the new goverᵗ measure (of Copper) to test the contents of the close receivers, WEDNESDAY 9 No rain yet, the River quite low, Dobbie has been fixing the screens of the Steam Mill Smutt machine, and the MIllers are facing the stones and will likely have them going some time tomorrow Davis got the other Receiver tested, and is now making the Rods for each of them of dry cherry June THURSDAY 10 1875 Fine morning Higinbotham & I intended to go down to Toronto this morning to see Hon Mr McMaster about Bank matters but there being doubts of him being at home we put it off till further information There was great appearance of rain this afternoon but it went past �FRIDAY 11 This another very dry warm morning, and no rain A little after 9 oclock this morning, the fire Bell gave the alarm of Fire and it turned out to be a wooden lean=too Mr Soles cargo stone house (that was built by Samˡ Wright the Baker) & then it caught hold of the stable and burnt that also down, SATURDAY 12 This is of any thing a cold morning and there seems to have been some frost A great many people in town to day to see the great Show The wind blew pretty strong from the West and the sparks from the distillery stalk set fire to the wood several times June MONDAY 14 1875 This is another very cool morning (and so was yesterday) The wind is not so strong to day, Yet we have made a trial of introducing a 1/2 inch steam pipe into the Distillery Stalk to test its power to extinguish the sparks before they get out of the chimney We have got the new pair of stones started this afternoon and they work very well and the 2 pair takes far less steam to drive them now than what they did before the Engine was bored out and the value fixed say about 55 lbs, TUESDAY 15 Very pleasant morning but dry, stoped the Steam Engine this morning to examine the Piston to find out what caused a hissing of the Steam at every stroke, and discovered 2 slack places in the rings where rust had collected while standing still and had scratched the inside of the Cylinder sufficient to allow steam to pass, Nat & I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to have an interview with the Hon Wᵐ McMaster about my Banking account, (I met sir John A McDonald in the street, soon after that was introduced to Hon Mr Mowat the Primer & McDonald the Leuᵗ Governor, Wᵐ leaves for Stratford during the night �WEDNESDAY 16 This is a very fine morning, but dry & warm, But it appears as of old, that one evil never comes alone, The Middle head of the Still gave way & went all to peaces, and have set to work to put in a temporary one, so as to finish the mouth, and untill I get all ready for putting in the new one, William started for Montreal by 5 Oclock train June THURSDAY 17 1875 This was a dull dark looking morning, with sure signs of rain for it began slowly about 7 Oclock, and continued a close light shower untill 12 Oclock when it began to brighten, about 4 it became heavy and dull again, We have got the Still finished and going again, with a new head in, James in bed from severe Bleeding at the Nose About 5 Oclock I received a Telegram from William that he had got there all safe that morning, FRIDAY 18 This is also a dullish morning but no more rain has fallen It continued warm all day SATURDAY 19 Another dry warm morning William returned from Montreal by the 2,30 train June MONDAY 21 1875 This is also warm dry morning there has been a fair supply of water this forenoon, But the new Stone in the Steam Mill is bothering us a good deal TUESDAY 22 Somewhat of a dull morning, and about 8 Oclock it began to rain, but the shower was very light and did not last more than a couple of hours, and then hardly more than barely to lay the dust �WEDNESDAY 23 This is a close morning, calm and warm The fireman & the Carter someway between them drew on the Full amount of water on the Distillery Pumps with such violence as to break the pump rod, last night after the work was over and only to fill the mash tun, And have now set to work to make a new one, Began to prepare for removing the compounding vessels to the Malt house June THURSDAY 24 {1875 covered} { upper right hand corner of page is folded so some words are covered} There has been some rain through the {covered} but not a great deal more than to lay the {covered} About 1/2 past 5 am the first of Barnams trains of 20 cars and 1/2 an hour thereafter 2 more came on, nearly all of them his own cars fitted up for the purpose for horses, camels, coaches & waggons, also 5 Pulman cars, The ground chosen was down at the Dundas Bridge It was very warm during the middle of the day, but about 1/2 past 3 the sky became dark and the thunder rolled & lightning flashed, and then a pouring rain from the South West and for a while a regular torneda and the Street flooded quite deep, The manager of the Circus had to lower the large Canvas to prevent it being blown away and that alarmed the spectators very much and all of them got drenched to the skin, but they hoisted the canvas again and performed in the evening again the same as if nothing had happened and during that time more rain fell, {four lines of text extend into the entry for the next day} FRIDAY 25 Today it is quite fair, but close & warm and the whole Barnams Establishment gone off to Berlin, Signed without security agreement of composition of 75¢ SATURDAY 26 A damp morning, found it was necessary to get the worm of the Rectifying Still overhauled & thoroughly repaired and therefor went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, and engaged a copper smith to come up on Monday night, David Startup at the factory of H. T. Smith No 3 Elizabeth Street �While there a light shower of rain fell for about an hour A large oval shaped drain is being constructed up Young Street of much larger dimensions than the present one put in many years ago, the new one is 3 or 4 feet deeper, 20 feet at least from the surface of the street, when about 6 or 10 feet down it entirely composed of clay to the bottom & of the best quality for Bricks &c, June MONDAY 28 1875 This is a dull morning, but is brightening up as the day advances, Bank matters again troubling me, Wᵐ goes to Stratford Death of Sir WIlliam Logan, geologist appears in the papers this morning, (London) Also terrible floods in France, the city of Toulouse is inundated in the lower parts & 1000 lives said to lost I attended meeting of Directors of the Wellington Assurance Co to day, William went up to Stratford & to return tomorrow David Startup, came to night, TUESDAY 29 Fine morning but dull, during the fore part of the day it rained now & then lightly, but in the afternoon it turned out fine, Mr A. M. Clark Esqr of Toronto, had a sale of Town lots in the swamp, some 12 or 14 were sold varying from $100 down to $65 for less than a 1/4 acre,, Have been getting on pretty well with the worms & found a great many joints bad WEDNESDAY 30 This has been a very fine day, and have got so far with the copper work but it will take all day tomorrow if I can get the men to work on that day, being the Dominion day Major General Whyte arrived to night and is going to stay at Higinbothams to night July THURSDAY 1 1875 This is a very fine morning for the Review of the Malitia on the Race course at 1/2 past 9 am I went out between 10 & 11 and saw a great deal of the evolutions, marching & countermarching and the cannon firing every now & then �FRIDAY 2 This is a fine dry morning, and likely to be a very warm day This has been a very warm day and is beginning to tell on the water in the River Went down to the Gass Works & saw them putting together the new cast iron purifier 4 in number & all put together with flanges & bolts, all the joints truly plained and set with Red lead putty, Have got all the Copper work done, his time being 8 hours over time and 41 hours regular time board & fare, up & down SATURDAY 3 This morning is fine dry weather, and all is bustle at the Camp, and the cars are drawn up at the Station to take the soldiers to Stratford & Goderich I took leave of a number of Officers July MONDAY 5 1875 This is a dull morning it rained last night (and also early on Sunday morning) About noon it became quite dark with heavy overhanging clouds and a little after one it began & rained pretty heavy for more than an hour, and continued heavy all the afternoon We are busey laying down the new Stones, that is the 4th pair in the Steam Mill, TUESDAY 6 This is also a dull morning, close and warm and as the day advanced it began to rain lightly but soon became heavy and rained heavy for several hours WEDNESDAY 7 This is also a warm day going to be July THURSDAY 8 1875 completed a fence between Rectifying house & Warehouse FRIDAY 9 Fine morning and likely to be warm I went down to Toronto by the early train to look after copper to line the New Mash tun with, and also engaged the coppersmith David Startup to come up for to put in, I bought 14 sheets No 16 4 feet x 6 feet at 25 3/4¢ per lbs 5 lbs of Spelter a 13¢ 35¢ 5 lbs Boxax a 5¢ �Great complaints still about the dullness of trade in Toronto, the freights are so low as 1¢ a Bush for wheat to Kingston SATURDAY 10 This is a warm morning and the crops looking fine, We cut a great deal of firewood with the good supply of water we had to day July MONDAY 12 1875 This is rather a cool morning, last night and the night before there must have been a slight touch of frost as the leaves of the Squash drooped a good deal However as the day advanced it became very warm and fine as for days past and great numbers of Orangemen began to arrive both by train and waggons, all having fine Bands of Music, and Beautiful banners fluttering in the Breese which was moderately strong enough for that TUESDAY 13 This is a dull morning and threatening rain and looks rather bad for the Presbyterian Union Picnic The coppersmith David Startup began to work to day and to pay him $3 per day and I find his help, or his offer was $3.50 & find his own help & board them both, which I did not approve of as they generally have mere boys. WEDNESDAY 14 This has been a fine warm morning, and going to be a very warm day Attended the Examination of the Boys July THURSDAY 15 1875 Very warm morning William starts for Hamilton this morning FRIDAY 16 This is a dull morning there having been a fine shower during the night, about 8 Oclock it darkened again and began to rain. The men are getting out a dry Elm stick for the rake of the Mash tun as I could not get a peice of Oak, which I would prefer. �SATURDAY 17 This is a fine morning As the day advances it is getting very warm July MONDAY 19 1875 This is a dul fine morning. But yesterday was dull and there had been a fine shower during the early morning & also about 7 O,clock To day it has been a pleasant day so far as the weather is concerned But Mr McMaster the President of the Bank of Commerce was here and we had a considerable discussion about giving a Mortgage on more property than I was willing to give, & how the board may deside I cannot tell. I am notwithstanding going on with the copper lining for mash tun We have quit mashing & only running of the Old beer TUESDAY 20 This is a pleasant morning but very dry and river low The Road & Bridge committee are relaying the Bridge with new top planks, the main 3 inch planking are likely to stand for a couple of years longer, & they have made a new side walk & broader than before WEDNESDAY 21 This is also a fine morning by dry. Have taken out the copper of the old mash tun to day, for to work it up into, measures pipes &c A strong West wind was blowing, and the dry brush in the swamp was set fire to by one of the locomotives is supposed, and burned with great furey & had to send men to take down parts of the fence to stop it from running. There was a fire in town last night, N. West end, John Hall Junr shop & 2 stables A Bank meeting appointed tomorrow July THURSDAY 22 1875 This is a warm morning, dry and Dusty *Began to day to take out the old mash tun, and cut out the floor large enough to admit the new one We find the feet of several of the posts rotten and must be replaced with new ones. �Alfred Stroud here and settled for slop Have a good deal of trouble with the fire on the Bridget Farm John Idington came down by the 5 Oclock train & retnd at 1,20 am Had a meeting at the Bank this evening with Mr Cemp the inspector FRIDAY 23 Fine morning but every thing dry as tinder Met Mr Cemp again this morning at the Bank and signed an agreement *It was to day we took down the mash tun. Had 3 men out fighting the fire & in the afternoon 2 more to stop the burning of the stump fence, and arrest it from catching the trees, all being so very dry SATURDAY 24 This is another warm dry morning July MONDAY 26 1875 Of anything a dull morning, with a fine shower of rain but it did not much more than lay the dust, in the afternoon it became as dry as ever, and the wind got up again and started the fire TUESDAY 27 This is a fine morning WIlliam went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, John Idington & wife went by the same train on their way to the Salt Water John Brown Esqr late of Hamilton here on return from Luther Duncan McDonald WEDNESAY 28 Fine warm morning Great failure in New York yesterday. The firm of Duncan Sherman & Co. Bankers with liabilities of about 6,000,000 We have got the old Still out of its place, and it was not so much decayed as I expected to find it, and might have been used a couple years longer �A great fire to night it turned out to be the large Barn built by Wᵐ Day & now owned by Sherrif Grange was entirley consumed, it began about 11 pm July THURSDAY 29 1875 This is another dry morning, with shortness of water We have now got the Mash tun into its place and have begun to cut the gutters in the bottom William went of to Goderich and perhaps to Bayfield by the 6 pm train FRIDAY 30 Another fine morning but all too dry as the day advanced the wind got up pretty strong & had to send men out to watch the fire We have got all the channels of the Mash tun cut out and have now the strips about ready to put down Have also been taking down the stone wall for to lay the beams on to support the new still, SATURDAY 31 This is another very dry morning, And have again to send a man out to watch the fire William came home from Goderich by the 5 Oclock train August MONDAY 2 1875 The wind yesterday turned to the East and was cool and had the appearance of rain but none fell, the wind was very strong, This Morning is quite cool and as dry as ever, and as the morning advanced the wind is increasing and blowing the fire back from the Barn & burning more fencing At One Oclock it became alarming, and Smiths house on the East side & Lobans house on the N. West side of the Grand Trunk track were in great denger in the former case the Steam fire Engine turned out and extended the hose from the Dam to near the house & did good service, Began to screw down the copper to day TUESDAY 3 This morning is dull, and a shower seems to have fallen during the night, a little after 7 am it began to rain very light and continued more or less throughout the day �We are getting on well with the copper lining of the Mash tun the Bottom is finished and the side lining is being put in John C Allans child baptized by Dr Hogg to night WEDNESDAY 4 This is a dull morning, and some must have fallen through the night, but it held up during the day, This is the Monthly Fair day, but not largely attended either by people or cattle, August THURSDAY 5 1875 Although this is a dull morning there has been little or no rain The mill cow calved this forenoon and does not appear to have any strength to go about The cow died about 10 Oclock FRIDAY 6 This is a very wet morning raining hard a considerable time, and also through the night Began to the Wooden Still this morning, and got down the bottom and then all the staves round about The copper smith has got the pipes for the new colums made, & is now making a new pipe for the "blow off", slope, SATURDAY 7 Dull with a slight drizzling rain at times We melted off the joint of the old acending worm and filled them with rozen to be ready on Monday to straighten them to a larger diameter & to be added to the large worm Got all the heads in the still and several tempory bands put on which appears to draw it together pretty well August MONDAY 9 1875 This Sabbath morning the rain is close & light but got fair afterwards This Monday morning was fine, I went down to Toronto about copper work and to examine the large rectifying still that formerly was Gooderham & Worts and find it will suit if we can make a bargin �Hee asks for it as it stands $750 TUESDAY 10 This is a fine morning, and we are setting the blow off valve in the bottom of the Still Also taking out the old trough, in the roof and putting up the spare one that has been laying out of doors so long, I think was made about the same time as the other Have also got a new bearing on the line of shafting as the bevel that drives the mashing rake is turned the other way, WEDNESDAY 11 We had a dry forenoon, but a wet afternoon the first shower about 1/2 past 1 was heavy. Have been working at the line of shafting in distillery, and also taking out the worm in second worm tub next the heater, And Dobbie has been in the Mill setting the eye & ajusting the spindle in another I had to Temper the toe which appeared to be soft August THURSDAY 12 1875 Dry morning We are getting on with the hooping of the Still with 4 inch Band iron William went up to London by the 6 Oclock train FRIDAY 13 Very dry weather, and find that the late rain have not extingished the fire in the ground out on the York road farm, William returned from London by way of Brantford to night by the last train SATURDAY 14 This is a very close warm morning The spirits are all done were finished last night, So that the Rectifying still is standing still, More failures in Toronto Have got the hooping of the Still done to night �August MONDAY 16 1875 This is a very fine morning, and a light shower fell during the night, I had a Wacthman appointed, to look after some blackgards {word crossed out, illegible} that have been frequenting the cattle sheds at night with Mary Ogelvie in company, he heard and saw them but was not able to arrest them Have been getting pretty well to day in getting the pipes on doubler, and top of Still, checked out Charger and some staves set to begin with, got the spindle set for the last pair of new stones William Fisher began to work at the Distillery TUESDAY 17 This had been a very fine day, close of any thing, with a few drops of rain but no shower Have felt a good deal of pain twice to day & found that my Truss had slipped of the right spot, & allowing my bowels to come down, Dobbie has been adjusting the millstone and ballancing it This is the first day of the Saugerfest at Berlin I signed Bond for Compounding Licence to day J. C. Couper wife with Daughter & her child 6 weeks old (a Boy) came here to day. the latter lately from Illinois WEDNESDAY 18 This has been of any thing a dull close day have got the charger on the still finished, Have drawn out the enlargement of the copper Still to day and am about calculating the cost of the alteration, Dobbie got the Stone in the Mill balanced and the coggs pared, William went down to Toronto at 11 Oclock to attend meeting of Wᵐ Griffiths Creditors, It began to rain about 5 Oclock and continued for an hour or more, August THURSDAY 19 1875 This morning had the appearance of a wet day, It kept fair during the forenoon, but about one Oclock it began and rained most of the afternoon Booths coppersmiths shop in Toronto was burnt down last night about 7 Oclock loss aout $14,00 �I am trying to get the line of shafting in the Distillery which has been put in line, finished to day so as to get the pumps going J.C. Couper came to night, staying at C Davidsons FRIDAY 20 This is a dull morning, and rainey like Coupers folks went all off this fornoon home, some light showers only A man was shot yesterday evening near the Rifle Range House on the York Road called Yates by one Marks SATURDAY 21 This is another dull morning, light showers towwards noon & about 2 Oclock a heavy shower of hailstons came on and then heavy rain, and continued with very little intermission all the afternoon Have got pretty well with the work to day The Montejuce is again set, and all the pipes fitted to it Have resolved to alter the Copper Still & not to purchase Booths August MONDAY 23 1875 Last night was quite cold for the season, and I was told by some that there was frost this morning. But it turned out a very fine day. But notwithstanding all the rain we have had, the supply of water in the River is still very light and could only drive one run of stones all day, the Boiler was being cleaned out Began to day and took down the column of the copper still and brought it to the Blacksmith Shop and took it apart. have been making pattern for Air pipes. We went up this evening and bid farewell to Archdeacon Palmer and wife who leave on Wednesday morning TUESDAY 24 This is a fine cool morning and still working at the patterns yet, it takes three times the time it would take me if I had all my tools and things in order, for they are all to seek when wanted �C. H. Finch one of Booths men came wanting to be employed, so I took him on at $2,50 a day and find himself. John Idington here Mr Kemp Bank inspector also when certain documents were read over and signed and John went off n Willies wife was safely delivered of a gerl this evening. WEDNESDAY 25 Fine morning August THURSDAY 26 1875 This is a very fine morning getting ready to leave for Toronto at 8 Oclock Higinbotham and family start for Southhampton at noon Got a letter of introduction from Mr Worts to see the Gass Works FRIDAY 27 Very warm morning The gass Company have got the town steamer filling their new tank SATURDAY 28 This has been a very warm day Have got on pretty well this week with our work, but the copper still is going to take far more work than was estimated at first The new tank at the gass works has given way, and water running out at the sides, all of which is for want of proper ramming and puddling the outside with clay Nat returned to night alone August MONDAY 30 1875 This is a fine morning, and pretty warm Attended full meeting of Directors of Willington Mutual fire Insurance Co, when a considerable amount of Business was done �Nat went down to Galt by early train, thence to Hamilton and Toronto TUESDAY 31 This is a warm dry morning I have not felt so well to day, from downward pressure in my bowels September WEDNESDAY 1 This is a very warm morning Monthly Fair to day, but the attendance is but small, I was up in town, but felt so very uncomfortable from pressure that I came down soon, have got the copper still in peices & spread on the floor Great fire in Berlin {now Kitchener} to day it began about noon. September THURSDAY 2 1875 This is a very warm morning, and during the forenoon it was very close & warm about 12 Oclock as the noon Bell was ringing the rain began light at first and than became very heavy till about 2 when it seased for a short time and then began again. The cellars on Windham Street were again flooded. Have got the scroles bent to the proper circle and David Startup is cutting out the peices for enlarging the top and bottom Have begun the new goose tub an Oval one {space left blank for measurement} by {space blank again for measurement} long and 7 feet stave all of fine dry 2 inch clear spine. Parker is making a pair of rings for a man-hole in side of still 15 inches diameter. FRIDAY 3 Dull kind of morning, and warm all the forenoon but at 12 Oclock it began to rain and a little, but in the afternoon it began again and continued for some time This is our fast Day Startup is getting pretty well with the work he is brazing the rims that goes round the top and bottom of the still, have got the 26 2 inch pipes from Booth for the goose SATURDAY 4 This has been a very fine day, dry and cool. Went out with Gideon Hood to examine the farm, and found large patches of the ground has been burnt up quite deep a foot & more in some places. �have got the Oval goose tub put together this evening and ready for hooping on Monday all made of the best clear dry pine September MONDAY 6 1875 This is a fine cool morning and dry with a fine breese for drying the grain that is out The copper smith has begun to punch the holes ready for reviting the head of the still, each of the rings is all brazed together in one peice William started this evening for Chatham by the Great Western I intend on going down to Hamilton tomorrow TUESDAY 7 This was a very fine morning. I started for Hamilton by the 6,45 train. got an introduction to the manger of the Gass Works there, Mr Littlehales who kindly showed me all through WEDNESDAY 8 This is a dry warm morning September THURSDAY 9 1875 This was of any thing a dull morning with indications of rain, and a few drops fell befor 8 o,clock The coppersmith is riveting the rim to the head of the still, and farther on in the day was turning over the edge of the head of the still, thus {a small diagram of the still's head} the other man is still working at the goose soldering in the upright pipes Had a telegram from William who got to Chicago late last night and leaves there tomorrow morning. It began to rain about 6 pm but only lightly FRIDAY 10 This is quite a dull cool morning, with a considerable amount of dew on the ground SATURDAY 11 This is a clear cold frosty morning the side walks are quite white with frost September MONDAY 13 1875 This was a cool morning but dry got the sides of the Still soldered in the inside all over the heads of the rivits. �We got the goose on its place and set up the tub all ready for hooping TUESDAY 14 This was a very fine morning, and at time somewhat cloudy and looking like rain Have been getting on tolerably well with the copper still and got it all ready for ~ Meeting of Directors Wellington Mutual to day Got the fire started in the distillery this afternoon Went up to Ingles foundry and found that they are now pretty well on with the smoke box & stalk for the chimn Then went on to the Exhibition ground, the attendance was thin, being the first day of the show WEDNESDAY 15 This morning appeared cloudy & like rain but it passed off, and the roads continued very dusty. The attendance at the show to day was not so large as at last years Show on the 2d day Considerable progress was made to day in riviting the head on the Still. The distillery was not lighted to day September THURSDAY 16 1875 This is a dull morning and a very fine rain is beginning during the whole of the forenoon it rained close and at times heavy Yet a great many strangers came by the Cars to the Show it was more moderate in the afternoon but cold and disagreable. Had a good deal of trouble in turning over the still to prepare it for the bottom Began to Mash, the first time in the new tub FRIDAY 17 Cool dull morning and chilly after the rain We got the bottom tried on the still this morning, and David is now gathering it together so as to fit more tightly �SATURDAY 18 This is a fine morning, but chilly. It has taken us all the forenoon to get the Still turned over on its side and put it in position for soldering round the rivit heads I have to day been seized with an attack of Lumbago which dissables me very much September MONDAY 20 1875 This is a cool raw morning & must have been frost last night there was some white on the sidewalks Got the bottom of the Still all tinned with a thick coating of solder over the rivits and attempted to raise it up in its place, but the joints would not permit it and had to lift the upper ones as well as the floor below, This afternoon was wet & cold The papers report 2 feet of snow at Quebec this morning TUESDAY 21 This was a cool morning Got a mason from Dobbie to build up under the copper boiler, he began after dinner WEDNESDAY 22 Fine morning but frosty and snow near Goderich the mason still at work under the boiler began to raise the wom tub up stairs fully 2 feet and have got the pipe from the goose to the worm on Mrs A & I went out to Rockwood, (about a girl the Beer pump burst in the main barrel The Mason finished up with patching a little at the wall under the 3 chamber still September THURSDAY 23 1875 This was a very cold morning, white frost on the sidewalks, and our gardin Pump frose fast got the large pipe on that conducts the vapour from the copper still to the column, I am still troubled with Lumbago �FRIDAY 24 This was a fine dry morning Have found it necessary to make a new and larger tester at the Worms mouth, the old one being only large enough to hold 44 gallˢ {gallons} where it requires to hold over 70 Mrs A and I went down to Fishers MIlls and found Peter Idington going out of doors, they were thrashing to day with 10 span of Horses, Walter had built a large fine Barn with large storage for turnips, and ample room for feeding a number of cattle We left at 2 & returned 1/4 to 8, SATURDAY 25 This is a dull morning, and looke like rain, a few very light showers fell but not enough to lay the dust Arthur Hogge died this morning aged 58 I had to go home earlier this afternoon as the Lumbago was getting very painful September MONDAY 27 1875 This was a cool morning but I was not able to get out of Bed, and was hardly able to turn myself with pains, Yesterday morning about 3 Oclock when I had with great difficulty got my leg over the bed a severe pain seized me in both sides (as seemed to me) at the same moment as if I had been jambed between 2 locomotives & had to fall back into bed again, & has been shifting down to my ancle, and is more like Thiatica We are progressing with the copper work TUESDAY 28 This is a fine morning and not so cold I feel a great deal better this morning & was able to get on my clothes after Breakfast and look over the works I think we will get rid of the coppersmiths in a day or two now, WEDNESDAY 29 This is a dull morning, and I among many others was disapointed at not seeing the Eclipse of the Sun at 6 am to 7,30 for I only saw the sun slightly for 2 minutes & then was too low to get a proper view of it, but it was seen at the distillery at that time quite plain for a minute or so, �There was a good deal of rain to day, & a great deal of lightning after dark and Thunder September THURSDAY 30 1875 This morning was dry, but cold & raw But through the day several showers & cold The papers this morning inform us of great destruction of property last night by the Thunder storm many Barns having been struck with lightning October FRIDAY 1 This has been a dry day morning but cold in the early part, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant We got the two chargers and the copper still measured to day and all boiled up, to test its tightness, only one small leak in the still was discouverd, and the chocking of an iron overflow pipe, Mr Reeves of the Grand Trunk freight Department was here to day SATURDAY 2 This is a quite wintry looking morning, all the sidewalks are white with frost and the remains of a shower of hailstones, The first charge was put in the copper still this morning, say 1100 galls We had to stop the distillery to day, and shut of the water from the race to enable us to put in an additional pipe to conduct the water down to the new cold water pump that is to supply the extra demand for cooling the worm & goose, and are trying to get the New Tester finished & put in its place to day while not running, The Copper smiths got done to day and left for home, We got up the peice of new stalk to day and the spark catcher box in good time to day, also busy putting water pipe for new pump October MONDAY 4 1875 This is somewhat of a cloudy morning but as the day advances it seems to clear up and turn out fine, We have not got the distillery started yet as the puddling could not be finished on Saturday night But the Rectifying house is charged and going all right I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. E. Wiman Esqr (of Dunn Wima & Co at 3.30 on his way West am getting stones drawn over to the river lot, Our new (Goulds) Pump came to day �TUESDAY 5 This is a dull morning with a slight drizzling rain Miss Bleaney left Higinbotham this morning for New York I notice this morning the death in Hamilton of one of my old aquaintance Mr John Fairgrieve on Sabbath evening the 3 Inst Born at Galashiel 11th Aug 1811 and came to Canada in 1833 and shortly after became aquainted with him at the Wharf at Dundas. I went through Mr Raymonds sewing Machn factory which is now nearly finished, the carpenters are at work completing the benches tables &c all round the shops, and a great many of the heavy & light Machines lathes &c are being set in their places & the shafting being hung, & men fitting up One of Worswicks Steam Engines, they are also fitting up a noval heating apperatus with a fan {Drawing on the right hand side of the page. Drawn in pencil then traced with a pen} Court Chancery is Sitting WEDNESDAY 6 This being our Monthly Fair day, has turned out to be at least a very unfavourable morning raining heavy and cold. The fare was poorly attended from the day being wet, between 3 & 4 Oclock it poured down very heavy, There was also some Thunder {some numbers written at bottom} October THURSDAY 7 1875 This was a raw cool morning but dry, but yet it continued cold though the sun shone through for the most of the forenoon About 4 Oclock it began to rain, and continued for half an hour FRIDAY 8 This is also a cool morning but dry, We had to disconect the water pump but found nothing in it, and all went on well after starting Williams wife infant and little George started for Montreal this afternoon at 5 Oclock William Fisher accompanied them SATURDAY 9 Hard frost last night the side walks & grass all white, This has the appearance of going to be a very fine day, Recᵈ a note that Mr Alexander wants me particularly to go out immeaditly after dinner Mrs Allan �& I went out before one Oclock, and found that Mrs Alexander had died at 1/2 past 11 not long after the note to me was written, her age is 65 years October MONDAY 11 1875 This is a cool morning, with some frost on the planks of the side walks, we have plenty of water in the Dam, and the water Mill going with 3 pair of Stones, James Allan has been at the Bayfield all last week to arrange about the sale of his land, Hugh Black of Fergus was found hanging this morning quite dead in one of the Brick houses of the G. Western Station the verdict of the jury was, TUESDAY 12 This is a dry cold morning, cold Westerly wind blowing, Had to stop for a couple of hours to examine into the coil of the Still as it was making much less distilled water than formerly, and on testing it with cold water found out 2 holes in the new coil, sent Harley & Heather 50 lbs more copper a 18¢ Peter Idington & wife here to day Mr James Blain & Mrs Blain of Galt appear to have sailed to day from Quebec in the steamer Sarmatian, Capᵗⁿ Aird, master WEDNESDAY 13 Hard frost last night, morter laying out was very hard, but this is going to be a fine clear day, I went out this morning to the Cemetry to if Mrs Alexanders Grave was ready and found all right George Sandilands died this morning at his Brothers house aged 38 years October THURSDAY 14 1875 This is a charming morning for this time of the year and will be very favourable for the visit of the Leuᵗ Govornor of Ontario to day by the 10 Oclock train The Governor arrived at the time appointed and after receiving an address from the Council, went up to the Model farm, Mrs Mather & her neice from Toronto paid me a visit to day, and I did not attend the reception FRIDAY 15 This is quite a rainey morning, and very unfit for outdoor work, yet as we are laying down pipes to, and from the Rectifying house, we must push on and get them laid and the trenches filled up �SATURDAY 16 This is a cold raw morning, but no rain, so that we will be able to finish the covering up of the pipes Had to drill a hole through the Brass piston rod of the Spirit Pump this morning as the screw into the crosshead was too slack and came out, I attended the funeral of Thos Sandilands but not as far as the Cemetery it was so chilly & raw and flakes of snow falling, There was a large attendance October MONDAY 18 1875 This is somewhat of a Wintry looking morning, but rather less so than yesterday, Sabbath morning 17th, at a 1/4 to 9 small flakes of snow began to fall about a yard apart, then shortly after closer & closer and in 10 minutes after it began, it came on quite heavy, and did not melt at first, at 10,30 Temp 34° and snowing heavy about 1 Oclock it had stopped and became soft, This forenoon a good deal melted away TUESDAY 19 This is rather a promising morning, and very little of the snow remaining, Working at cattle sheds repairs of floors, windows &c and Johnston Gibson at spouts for new Mash tuns Went up after dinner with Mr Hamilton Tome stone cutter to arrange about cutting letters on the Monument WEDNESDAY 20 This is a fine morning, but the Mill Dam had a thin coating of ice over it, which very soon melted away, the day being mild Hamiltons man began to letter the Tome stone about 11 Oclock, and at 3 Oclock, I changed the inscriptsion and ordered sunk pannels on 3 sides William went to Brantford & Paris this morning, October THURSDAY 21 1875 This is quite a mild morning, and not unlike rain, William returned from Brantford at noon, �And N. Higginbotham and I intend leaving for Montreal by the 5 Oclock train FRIDAY 22 to FRIDAY 29 - {No Entries} SATURDAY 30 This is a moderate morning & not hard frost but it is time to take in cabbage &c which we are doing November MONDAY 1 1875 Yesterday was a blustering morning with showers of snow and sleet and the afternoon also, likewise the evening This morning though cold yet dry, and as the day advanced it became milder and the most of the snow melted away, We began this morning to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying house, and had down the boiler maker from Ingles foundry who lightened the ends of the tubes and also a leak in front of the fire box where a crack was discovered, & he got done by dark, We also took down the shafting & straightened the line of it and put a Key into the coupling instead of the steel pin through it, got up the Hall stove in Priory to day, William went down to Hamilton this morning, TUESDAY 2 This is of any thing a colder morning & harder frost WEDNESDAY 3 There has been a hard frost through the night and the Dam is all frozen over, We have begun this morning to fit up the New water pump for the Rectifying Pump This is the Monthly Fair Day November THURSDAY 4 1875 This is a frosty morning the Dam still frozen over But the day turned out very fine, went out to the Cemetery in the forenoon, and then started with Mrs A down to Aberfoyle and found the roads very hard FRIDAY 5 This has been a moderate morning, but the frost has an effect in reducing the water in the Dam SATURDAY 6 This was a fine mild morning The forenoon has been milder than yesterday �The mildness of the afternoon enduced me to get some Morter made and pointed up a great many chinks in the logs at the East end of the Priory, We are still working at the new water Pump - All three new fermenting tuns are charged for the first time November MONDAY 8 1875 Yesterday was a most splended day, mild and Autumn like, This is a fine morning though dull yet very mild, still the ice is on the Dam yet I went up with the men with a load of turf for the graves & got most all of them covered a fresh & will finish them tomorrow We are still working at the new pump, TUESDAY 9 This is a dull morning, but dry, yet looks very much like rain or snow, the temperature is about 30° to 31° I went up again this forenoon and finished all the Graves with fresh turf, and likewise covered the grave of the late Mrs George Worsley, and did not leave untill I had completed the whole by 1, Oclock Started the Steam Engine this afternoon as the water is getting light WEDNESDAY 10 It has been raining all last night and this there is a coat of snow on the ground and still falling both rain and sleet which seems now to melt as fast as it falls Had to repair the Water wheel of the Mill to day November THURSDAY 11 1875 A little frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became quite mild and soft, and turned out a very fine day A Mr Robertson from Glasgow was here to day, he is a flour and Butter Merchant Have been making some iron Barrels for holding hot ashes when taken out of the Stoves Went out to the Great Western station to meet Alfred Stroud �FRIDAY 12 This was another very fine morning, and as the day advanced it became an exceedingly pleasant day In the afternoon Mrs A & I went out to see Mr Alexander, and found him but moderately well Between Steam and water we are running 5 pair of stones at present, SATURDAY 13 This was quite a different Kind of morning cold, and snowing but it melted as fast as it fell, but during the middle of the day it was not so bad, a great many Buggies and waggons in town to day, & there was a well filled market, We have 5 pair of stones on to day also, November MONDAY 15 1875 Yesterday was quite stormy and a good deal of snow fell, which made walking to Church rather unpleasant, It is somewhat milder to day but slight showers of fine snow is still falling, Which continued during the day off & on Attended our annual Church Meetting for the election of Office bearers & examination of a/cs Peter Idington was here and both called at Guthries Office & got a statement of a/c also a cheque for $151,,15 which Mr Idington took charge of TUESDAY 16 This is a stormy morning, snow falling pretty heavy but as the ground is very wet, there is less prospect of laying so as to make sleighing, It is stated to day that Mr J Williamson of the Golden Lion has bought the shop he is in at present for $13,500 from F Chadwick & also the Shop next to it from Sandilands for $11,000, so that property is not falling in value. William Fisher came home from Montreal through the night, WEDNESDAY 17 There was hard frost last night, the glass stood at 20° at 7 am, more snow has also fallen so that the ground is all covered with snow but by no means enough for sleighing Have begun this morning to break out stuff for 2 more fermenting tuns of same size as those made last, Wᵐ Fisher is helping with the Tuns �I attended the funeral of the late James Wallace who died at Orangeville & brought to our Cemetery, he was 77 years old, November THURSDAY 18 1875 This is a cold blustry morning, with occasional showers of snow, there was frost last night which froze the ruts in the roads and made them very rough Wᵐ went down to Toronto by the 11 am train to meet Guest We sent all the planks for the tuns up to Stewarts plaining Mill and got them all done in about 5 hours, plained on both sides, David, Andrew and Annie have the measles FRIDAY 19 This is a mild morning and the streets are wet As the day advances the snow is melting away Wᵐ returned from Toronto at 10 Oclock SATURDAY 20 This is a moderate morning the glass at 32° as the day advanced, it became quite mild and the roads slushey November MONDAY 22 1875 It froze pretty sharp last night, at 7 this morning the glass stood at 20° below freezing, but became milder as the day advanced I went up to Raymonds new shop to examine their boiler feed pump but found it far too small for my purpose, I found them taking out their heater out of the ground, which described on the 5th October, And he is now putting in another of the same construction, but 44 inches diam instead of 36 inches, and 200 two inch tubes 15 feet long, in place of {illegible word, crossed out} 30 three inch tubes 12 feet long, the new shell is made of 3/16th pates M.P. Ryan Esqr M.P. of Montreal has failed TUESDAY 23 This is a milder morning but dull and dark, and turning to thaw, and after breakfast the mist fell like fine rain, have been at the Foundry looking for a larger feed pump for the distillery Boiler, but on further �consideration it was thought that to increase the speed of the present one would do, & have resolved to try that Called in at the gass works and found that they got their Boiler built in all the pipes round the walls for heating and that they will start the fire for the first time this afternoon WEDNESDAY 24 This is a dull cold morning, threatning Snow But as the advances it is getting much colder and the is blowing pretty fresh from the N West We are getting on well with dressing the edges of the Staves for the tuns November THURSDAY 25 1875 This was a very sharp morning 18° below freezing the ice on the Dam strong enough for plenty of skaiters taking advantage of the dry day I may say fine winter day though cold I had to place a Constable in charge of the Bridget farm houses, as Wᵐ Hewar who was granted leave to live in the house while he was in the employ of the tenant Alfred Stroud but after his services were discontinued he persisted is staying there after the Lease had expired on Sabbath the 21st and began to remove floors & doors from the outhouses which I stopped Have got all the Staves dressed on the edges now & the 2 bottoms ready, Johnston Gibson took away his tool chest this afternoon FRIDAY 26 This is a wet morning and quite a change from yesterday, and during the forenoon it rained for some time, and the afternoon it also rained and continued dark all the time The roads are getting sloppy again Mr Weir from Thorold called, he is from Straven in Scotland SATURDAY 27 This a somewhat better morning As the day advanced it became better but clear and cold for some time in the afternoon Mrs A & I went out to see Mr Alexander and found him very poorly �November MONDAY 29 1875 This is a very cold morning, the wind strong from the North & N. West & blew hard all night As the day advances it is getting colder, the wind is desperately cold Went out to the York Road farm and allowed Hewar to take away the things he left, and I got the Key of the House, TUESDAY 30 This is another cold morning at 6 Oclock the glass stood at Zero, and at 7 am it was 3° below December WEDNESDAY 1 The frost is not so Keen this morning and the snow is making its appearance more freely December THURSDAY 2 1875 This was more of a wintry morning, with showers of snow FRIDAY 3 This morning the glass was 17° above Zero and turned out a very fine day This was our Fast Da{?}y in our Church SATURDAY 4 This is a soft foggy morning,and as the day advanced a thaw came on which made the streets sloppy In the afternoon a drizzling rain came on being short of cut firewood we set to work with a fair supply of water and cut a very large pile of it have now got the first fermenting tun finished after the men having off at other work for 3 days or so, Mr Alexander is not so well this morning, December MONDAY 6 1875 Yesterday was a very unpleasant day for walking light rain fell and froze as it fell making the road extreamly slippery in going to Church & continued all day, This morning was of any thing worse having continued raining & freezing during the night and all day, much the same as yesterday �The men took the staves of the fermenting tun appart after fitting the hoops, And laid down the bottom of the next, Dobby was absent all day It began to snow in the evening and about 2 or 3 inches fell, TUESDAY 7 There is a fine coating of Snow on the hard icy ground but about 9 am a fine rain like wet mist began to fall, and about 10 it turned to rain, which if it continues destroy the prospects of sleighing, Towards the middle of the afternoon John & I went out to the York Road farm in the cutter for the first time this winter, To examine the ground for the best locality for Building 2 hog pens, & also with the view of taking advantage of the best site for not creating any nucence WEDNESDAY 8 This morning began with a shower of Snow which made it excellent sleighing, I went out with Mr Gideon Hood to see if it would suit to build them on the Rocks farm next to the inside creek, But he considered it by far too great a distance to haul the slop, And will therefor have to Build them on the nearest farm, I got advice from Guthrie on the Law of nucience William and Higginbotham went down to Hamilton this evening, December THURSDAY 9 1875 There was more snow falling this morning and a little during the day Great hurry is making it in the New Town Hall to get it properly washed out, the Plastering is finished & all the scaffolding out of the way, the Cheque for Duties to day was no less than $9257,74 William returned by the last train this evening FRIDAY 10 A little snow falling this morning , and the weather is mild This is the Fat Cattle Show day and a great many fine large animals were exhibited Oxen, sheep & pigs, and a splended display of Fouls of all kinds, and the day turned out exceedingly fine, which brought a great many people into Town, and many from a distance to attend Kennedys Concert for the opening of the New Hall in the addition of the market House, �SATURDAY 11 It is snowing pretty close this morning and will greatly improve the sleighing And during the day there was frequent showers of Snow December MONDAY 13 1875 Yesterday morning we found a fresh coating of snow This morning we find a heavier coating which will add greatly to the sleighing which is now very good But as the weather is very mild and the drops falling from the rood it may turn to thaw yet Both Alice & Eddy have the Measles, I had two of the Shortreeds here to day Estimating for the construction of the 2 large hog pens I was about to build on the farm on the York Road, The price of the lumber laid down here from Barry at $11 pr M delᵈ out on the Ground is the only reasonable portion of cost, More snow has fallen this evening J.C. Couper was here to day TUESDAY 14 This is a fine pleasant winter morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, there is a pretty full market to day It is positively ascertained That important documents have been Registered that was promised should not be done without some urgent cause or breach of faith, WEDNESDAY 15 This is a fine winter morning with a light shower of snow, The wind is from the South East, and frequent showers of snow through the day December THURSDAY 16 1875 This is a cold morning with a light flurry of snow but throug the day it got milder Higinbotham & I went up to Stratford by the 6 oclock train, and was met at the Station by John & his double gray team, the night was cold and stormy and drifting a good deal, FRIDAY 17 This was a pritty cold morning in Stratford We left by train at 1/2 past 9 Have men out at the farm fixing a pump to clear the lower floor of the Barn of water, �between 5 & 6 the Thermometer stood about Zero SATURDAY 18 This is a very sharp morning at 7 a little below Zero the middle of the day it was clear and the Sun shone out for a while, The men went out again to deepen the well for the pump at the farm December MONDAY 20 1875 Yesterday was a very cold day, at 8 Oclock it was 5° below Zero and about 11 and we went to Church 1/2° below zero And at 10 pm was again 5° below This morning at 1/2 past 6 am it was 9° above Zero, and became milder as the day advanced, and after 2 pm it became quite soft on the roads and has the appearance of a thaw, The men were out at the Barn with the pump again & to bring it in to thaw it, TUESDAY 21 This is a mild morning and the roads quite soft, and the water begining to drop from the eves, as the day advanced it began to rain lightly and continued so more or less all day The men were out at the farm fixing the protection for the pump WEDNESDAY 22 This is another soft morning & quite mild And as the day advanced the streets became very slushey and the gutters running with water, the snow is mostly washed of the roads and poor prospects for sleighing at Christmas Recᵈ interest to day on Mrs McLeans, Mortgage from Thomson & Jackson $20,,88 Mr Alexander very poorly to day December THURSDAY 23 1875 This is a remarkably fine mild morning the Sun shining out, but the streets and crossings are very muddy, and little or no snow except along the hard trodden part of the roads and the sides of fences in the Country, P Idington came up this morning, He drew, Agnus's, Interest, & Thomson & Jackson viz $32 less his $4 advanced & I paid her $28, she paid me $4 on a/c of what I advanced, leaving $[illegible] due me �The Execution of {blank space} for the murder of his wife took place in the Jaol yard this morning he died without the least struggle whatever Have been repairing the Steam Mill bridge, Mr Alexander very ill last night some better this morning, Mrs A and I went out in the afternoon and found him on the soffa & lavouring hard to get up the phlegm & talked more than he has done to me for 3 week past FRIDAY 24 This is a very different Kind of morning hard frost and the mudd all frozen dry, yet it is dull & dark & were it not for the high wind it would snow About 1 Oclock it began to rain a fine shower of partly rain & partly fine hail and froze as it fell making the roads very slippery, Mr Alexander is of any thing a little better this forenoon, The Butchers have opened out to day a splended display of meat of all Kinds in the new Market, where there is plenty of room to exhibit it to advantage About 8 Oclock it rained hard and must have continued for some time, SATURDAY 25 This is Christmas morning, mild with a little drizzling rain, went round all the works, which were going, And had only returned to begin Breakfast when James came to inform me that the slop pipes next the vats had broken down, I went forthwith & got John McPherson, John & W Fisher was sent for and all was got ready in a short time, the roads were wet & sloppy, We dined at Higinbothams, and towards evening it dried up & froze hard A great many young folks were skaiting on the dam till late at night, the ice was fine for it December MONDAY 27 1875 Sabbath there was a coating of snow of an inch deep had fallen, shortly after a fine shower of rain began and continued both going and returning from Church, & during the afternoon also, between 4 & 5 a heave shower came on, with thunder & lightning the water overflowing the eve troughs, and thickned so as to prevent it running, it got dark very soon at 7pm the glass stood at 41° with less rain but dark But to day it was quite dry and the roads quite hard, but abundance of water running over the dam, Broke the driver of No water mill �TUESDAY 28 There was pritty hard frost this morning, the roads quite dry, the mornings are dark, men can hardly see to work befor 1/2 past 7, William went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train Had meeting of Insurance Directors to day leveed assessment for 5° per cent, appointed delegates to parliament to watch Bill now introduced Got David Startup now on a visit to repair the worm of Gin still WEDNESDAY 29 This is another mild morning for this time of the year, the roads are almost good sleighing from the very mist settling on the ground and frezing, but the waggons are more in use for any distance or with a load, David Startup, has been all day at the Gin still, And as the Beer Pump is getting very frail and bursting out in the sides every little while, & having heard that one Party in Toronto has made some lately I will go down & see what like they are tomorrow before ordering from Cincinatti December THURSDAY 30 1875 This is also a mild morning like an April one and intend leaving by the early train for Toronto. And William had to leave for Paris & Brantford In Toronto I found business very dull & not as usual at the last of the year, I went to several of the Engineers shops to see if any of them had made or could make within a short time a forse pump for the Distillery & failed to get any thing to suit The streets were in a great mess with mudd FRIDAY 31 This is a very fine morning the glass about 40°, and in the forenoon about 42½° and really charming weather, We are very busey taking stock of the Mill & Distillery, William returned from Brantford by the noon train & finds that Brown must go to the wall, �{an ad for H. D. Edwards & Co. in Detroit, MI, Wholesale Dealers in Mill, Railroad, Engineers and Chandlers' Supplies} {Looks to be the first page of the ad for H. D. Edwards & Co with the title "The Secret of Prosperity!". } For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Allan Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1877 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1862 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1863 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1865 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1866 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1867 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1869 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1873 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1875 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1876 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1877 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1875 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1875 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. David Allan Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY JOURNAL.1875.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Several newspaper clippings are pasted/taped in. Most appear to have been traced in blue prior to being cut out.}</p> <p>{QUEENS BENCH, - (Present Mr. Justice Wilson.) JUDEMENTS OF FULL COURT. BEVERLEY C. BANKER – No rule. GORDON V. WATEROUS. – Rules absolute to enter verdict for defendant. REGINA V. TAYLOR – The following is the {illegible} of a very important judgment 1. The {illegible} brewer is a branch of trade and commerce. 2. It is business, although domestic, and internal in the Province in which it is carried on, which is under the general control of the Dominion Government, which unlike the Government of the United States, possesses the general sovereignty of the country, subordinate, of course, to the Imperial Parliament, while the Provinces, unlike the respective States of the Union, can exercise their merely delegated powers. 3. The Dominion authority has power alone to tax and regulate the trade of a brewer, and having done so the Ontario Legislature has not the power to restrain it unless in a qualified manner, and for the mere purposes of police to the extent before mentioned. 4. The prohibition to keep, have, or sell beer by a brewer, unless under a license and the payment of a tax for a licenseis an excess of power by the Provincial authority , and is a restraint and regulation of trade and commerce, and not the exercise of a police power. 5. The Ontario Legislature has the power to exercise control in all matters of police, or, in other words, which relate to the good government, health, and morals of the people. 6. It is not altogether quite easy to determine what is a matter of police, and what is a regulation of trade. The police power is in almost every case to some extent, when dealing with persons or with the subjects of trade, a restraint, and in that respect a regulation of trade. 7. The restriction imposed by the Ontario Legislature on brewers not to sell by retail, as defined in the Act of 1874, is not ultra {wires?}, because it is a mere repetition and renewal of the legislation, which was in full force here before and at the time of the Confederation. 8. The right conferred on the Ontario legislature to deal exclusively with “shop, saloon, tavern, auctioneer and other licenses,” for purposes of revenue does not extend to licenses on brewers and distillers, over} {{TORONTO?} WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1875. Which the General Government only, and at all aimes exercises jurisdiction, and which are of a higher and different class than the licenses of retail dealers which are mentioned, and the other licenses have reference to those kinds of licenses before states, such as on billiard tables, livery stables, &amp;c, &amp;c, which are chiefly enumerated in the Municipal Acts.9. The Ontario Legislature has the right to license or prohibit the sale of liquors in shops and taverns, and in other places of the like kind, because it has the exclusive power over Municipal Institutions, and these institutions had before, and at the time of Confederation, the exercise of these powers, and because such power read in connection with sec. 92, sub-section 16 of the Confederation Act is now a matter “ of a merely local or private nature in the Province.” 10. That power is in restraint of trade as well as a matter of police, so that the general regulation of trade and commerce, which is vested in the Dominion Government, must be considered to be modified by the powers which the Ontario Legislature, acting in relation to municipal institutions, may properly exercise.}</p> <p>{brother, were driving home across the {illegible} between 9 and ten o’clock on Saturday {illegible} the latter party was the victim of a {illegible} and successful attempt at robbery {illegible} stranger jumped on the sleigh{illegible} ately “knocking” the driver {illegible} robbed him of his pocket {illegible} nately only contained {illegible} The horses ran away {illegible} harness in their {illegible} an an easy {illegible} was unkown {illegible} it is not {illegible} ever}</p> <p><br /> {MARCH 17, 1875 exceptions to this general rule. These are: Clark, Hawks, Powers, Earle, Stephens, and Darling. While the principals fail, the subordinates make money. THE SAGINAW WALLEY – In salt there has been a large increase in the production for 1874, or 971,587 brls, against 810,495 the previous year. This is for the Saginaw River alone, the production of the State being 1,026,979 barrels, an increase of 200,000 barrels. There is a decrease of about 45,000,000 feet in the amount of lumber out as compared with 1873. The table of production includes all the mills along the Saginaw River, and the interior mills in Saginaw County, but excludes a number of important mills in the northern part of Bay County, which are properly considered railroad mills. The decrease in the amount of lumber cut is partially attributed to the fact that four mills were destroyed by fire in 1873, and three during the past year. Seven other mills did not run at all, and a number only a portion of the season. Many of the mills operated, and which were fortunate enough to get an ample supply of logs, show a much better record than during any former year. The statistics of lumber manufacture are condense in the following summary: - {{{see table in scan}}} From the amount of unsold lumber on hand, as given above, should be deducted 30,000,000 feet sold since January 1st, 1875, and 60,000,000 held by manufacturers who operate yards elsewhere, and which is practically out of this market.}</p> <p>{The Parry Sound Lumber Company’s new mill covers an area of 85 x 108 feet, and has a capacity for sawing from 80,000 to 100,000 feet per day. There in use in the new mill three Turbine water-wheels, which are capable of giving 280 horse power. This mill is certainly the best on the North Shore, and possibly it is equal to any in the Province. The building, also being close to the village, adds greatly to the appearance of the place, as at a short distance, it has the resemblance of a large English cathedral more than a saw mill. In the attic story alone, there are 15,000 lights of glass. In addition to the erection of the new mill, the Company have also extended their tramways, and altogether, they have spent about $35,000 in these improvements, a large proportion of which was paid in wages – in giving employment to emigrants and others who would otherwise have been deprived of work during the winter. We area also glad to learn that the Foreman, M. Else, and all of his men, are members of the Order of Good Templars. The Georgian Bay Lumber Company also intend building a mill on the same principle at Wanbashene, next winter.}</p> <p>{there is a calendar for 1875 and 1876 below the newspaper clippings}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The Rice Lake Railway bridge is making satisfactory progress. The contractor is makng every necessary exertion, and the bridge will be open for traffic next summer. In view of a probable flood the Bobcaygeon Independent suggests that all the stop logs in the back country dams should be ordered out by the agents of the Ontario Government. {Newspaper clipping-left}</p> <p>Attempted Suicide 1875 CHICAGO, March 16- A.J. Thomas, for several months an operator in the Chicago Board of Trade, attempted suicide to-day by shooting himself, it is supposed fatally. Heavy losses induced the act. {Newspaper clipping-right}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL for 1875.</p> <p>TORONTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DIARY 1875.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning not very cold and enough snow left to slide along with a sleigh very well</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2</span></h2> <p>Much the same this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 4 1875</span></h2> <p>Very fine morning, and good sleighing snow having fallen last night Great excitement about the Election</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning I had to attend the Court in the judges chambers in the case Queen {vs?} Birmingham for encroaching on the {York?} Road with his fence posts</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 6</span></h2> <p>Fine clear morning I went down to order new clothes for {Upper Reels?} for Water Mill {and?} Steam Mill, No9 at head and No10 at tail of {reels}, and to change the upper cloths to the {under reels?} Monthly fair to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 7 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a pritty sharp morning, and snowing a little now and then I made an agreement with Roth Stewart to take all his pile of clear stuff, that 3 inch plank for fermenting tubs at $22,50 per thousand feet Board measure as if picked out and {only?} the quantity I required at present he would charge me $30.00 per M,and if I chose let me have the balance at $16, 00 per M, so I took the lot and began to haul it home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8</span></h2> <p>Fine winter weather, and snowing a little and has been snowing through the night, got all the clear planks home this forenoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy cold morning by far the coldest this winter and yet the glass did not indicate lower than 3º above zero at 7am. A good deal of snow fell and drifted the wind strong from the West. We got te wheels of the steam mill finished this afternoon. The water is very {scarse?} and can hardly {chop?} enough for the Distillery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>This is not so cold as yesterday morning, for at 7am it was 9° below zero, and this morning at zero by one glass and 3° below in another, one while different Thermomenters in Town indicated 15° below, fortunately there was very little wind yesterday, for had it blown as it did on Saturday it would have been more dredfull against the wind. We are repairing the colapse valve in the still and took out the copper drop pipe, as it had colapsed half way up and a hole in it where the Steam entered and prevented the charge decending This is my Birth Day having beewn born in Edinburgh in 1808. We got the still started about noon after taking out the drop pipe Peter {Gow Esqr? elected?} to day by aclamation for the local hours of parliament.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This was rather a milder morning the glass showing 1° above zero, The Steam Mill went all last night I yesterday received a letter from Girvan containing the discharge of Mortgage by Mrs Grace McLeare in favor of James Armstrong, Robt Scott, {L?},B, Armstrong, Wm Armstrong, James Massie Mrs Massie his wife and George Armstrong, which Mortgage bears date 24 Nov 1864 {Likes?} A7 folio 22545 Peter Idington here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>This is a milder morning, Thermometer 27° above zero and snowing quite copiously also several showers during the day I arranged with Ingles to allow my men the use of the plainer at $1,00 per day. And got up the stoves this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David_Allan_1875-010.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 14 1875</span></h2> <p>A very pleasant morning</p> <p>General Meeting of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co for the Election of New directors &amp;c and all the old Directors were reelected.</p> <p>Sad tiding to day of the death of John McGivern son of Col McGivern of Hamilton who was killed by the Cars near the Station in Toronto last night when expecting to meet his sister last night, And poor Mr Gray the gardener was killed by a Northern train the forenoon,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning, Went down to Toronto by the early train, for the purpose of getting a new drop pipe for the still,</p> <p><br /> The City seemed dull and great want of activity in trade, and shipping business has not paid the vessel owners at all, One propeller laid up for the winter was $3,000 in debts and many others in the like manner, Was told that Eneas McKay of Hamilton had remarked that his new vessel would have been better on the stocks all the season &amp; not to have launched her.</p> <p>I got home by 8 Oclock, and brought the pipe with me,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning has been snowing through the night and still continuing, the Temperature is 12° above Zero,</p> <p>We are getting on nicely in jointing the staves in my own Machine, having got them thicknessed at Cossets shop &amp; Ripped them there also, Ingles &amp; Hunters Machine having broken down</p> <p>I Bought a framers boring Machine with 3 augers allong with it for $6.50 &amp; a 7/8 bit for 50¢ for dowels for Bottom of tuns,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning 10° above zero after 7 a.m. With a light fall of snow during the night</p> <p>Had to put in the Copper drop pipe this morg {morning} which took longer time than I expected as it had to be hamered out larger to get it on the tube of the Brass gate.</p> <p>Had also to stop to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying House and tighten the ends of the tubes with the expander</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>This is another fine winter day Tempᵗ {temperature} 10° above zero with a light fine snow</p> <p>Had to stop the Steam Mill this morning as both pairs of flouring Stones were dull and pasted</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning with light shower of snow</p> <p>Began to remove the bolting cloth of the upper reels of the Steam Mill</p> <p>Reports are at hand of the failure of several houses in Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 21 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a milder morning with a considerable fall of snow, and continuing</p> <p>Began to remove the upper reel cloths in the Water Mill bolts, the water is still very scarse and only enough to Grind the Corn for the Distillery, and think it the best time to change them</p> <p>Montreal 20th 3 business houses have suspended to day, {viz?} MG. and WH. Edson importers of Wines liabilities $70,000,</p> <p>Chapman, Fraser &amp; Tylee groceries &amp; wines $70,000</p> <p>Duncan Bell, Manufactures agents $60,000 &amp; several more talked of, Edson offered 25¢ today to his {lendition?}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Rather colder this morning, and blowing more, with another coating of snow</p> <p>Have got the 2 upper reels of the bolts on and working, and will put on the ones taken off and put them on below as soon as, they are got ready (that is altered a little)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine clear morning 10° above Zero a little snow having fallen through the night</p> <p>More failures reported this morning</p> <p>Jas Doyle &amp; Co Distillery Goderich,</p> <p>C Powney, Hardware, Fergus</p> <p>Asselin Oliver, grocer, Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <p>Moderate weather and settled</p> <p>Yesterday was a very boisterous day a considerable quantity of snow having fallen. also during last night much more has fallen, so that it is very deep to day in some places,</p> <p>2 men are still putting on the bolting cloths, and Dobbie working at the bottoms of the new fermenting tuns .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>This was a very fine day, John &amp; I went down to Galt to { examing?} a pair of Millstones that were ready for us, if approved of &amp; when there could not decide &amp; Telegraphed for Moses our Miller to come down &amp; give his opinion who joined with John in the opinion that they were too open and he therefor ordered another pair to be made</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This is a snowing morning, and a good deal must have fallen through the night</p> <p>Snowing this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 28 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and moderate weather some more snow has fallen, and still coming down in slight showers,</p> <p>began this morning to put on the lower cloths on the reels in the water mill (that is those that were upper ones) Duncan McDonald of Montreal (formerly merchant of Toronto) now travels for Lockie &amp; Co</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is a very sharp morning 10° below Zero at 7am with scarsly any wind, Otherwise it would be very cold</p> <p>The men are finishing the last cloth for the water mill bolts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This was a very moderate morning, and during the fore part of the day But during the afternoon it got very cold, I took a drive out to the Rocks and found that a very large track has been cut up into wood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine winter morning, some more snow having fallen during the night</p> <p>William and Mr Adams went down to Toronto by noon train, about the gauging of some whisky, Wm {William} went on to Hamilton from there</p> <p>The Steam Mill has been standing all day for the cleaning out of the Boiler,and to examine the piston,</p> <p>Judge Gwine opened Court to day for the trial of the contested election between Drew and Higinbotham, when after a short examination of 3/4 of an hour the seat was declared vacant</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Very fine weather, most likely to thaw, from the mildness, the snow is deep in some places on the track of the G. Western near Town, there was a delay of the afternoon train going North of from 6pm to 8 oclock,</p> <p>It is snowing this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This was a mild morning, and light rain came on early, But yet the monthly fair was well attended, about noon it rained heavier and looked like a regular thaw, but about one Oclock the wind chopped round to the west, and it began to freeze and blow hard and very cold during the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very cold morning, and has blown a perfect gale all night, and many of the Telegraph wires are down, and all day it has blown a strong Westerly wind and desperately cold, at 7 am it was 2° below Zero, and at noon only 2° or 3 ° above it. so continued the remainder of the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This is another cold morning Therᵗ {thermometer} at Zero at 7am but the wind was not so strong during the night nor yet this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This morning is colder than yesterday 2° below Zero at 7 pm am</p> <p>Began to hoop the new fermenting tubs, with 1 Bundle of 3 inch Band I got from Bond on trial</p> <p>this evening at 7 pm it was 8° below Zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 8 1875</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning was the coldest morning we have had for many years at 1/2 past 7 it was 25° below Zero at 8 oclock 26° in the evening at 10 pm it was 12° below Zero</p> <p>This morning it was not so cold at 1/2 past 6 it was 3° below Zero</p> <p>Got 3 Bdˢ {bundles } of 3 inch Band and 3 [du?] of 2 1/2 inch band iron from Bond &amp; Co a $3.50 pr {per} 100 lbs</p> <p>New Policy of insurance to day</p> <p>John Gore the Quarry man began his contract to cut down the Rock in the Distillery cellar for the new tuns $40,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>This is another cold morning, Wind N.West &amp; light (Glass at 10 last night 12° below Zero) This morning at 7 am the mercury stood at 15° below Zero &amp; at 10 am it was 9° below Zero, fortunately the wind is not strong otherwise it would be fearfully cold,</p> <p>The glass to night at 10 Oclock was 10° below Zero</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This morning was 19° below Zero at 7 am but several other thermometers marked 22° below</p> <p>The day has been very cold, the wind was from the East then N.West in the afternoon equally cold &amp; at 7 it went round to the South West and began to snow and drift,</p> <p>There was quite a ground swell in the river and Dam was flowing over in the morning and the ice frozen to the bottom of the river below the water</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>Very cold morning owing to the wind from the West, but the thermometer does not indicate more than about Zero, And as the day advanced it became of any thing milder, and kept on snowing and continued on till night, so that a great deal of snow has fallen since yesterday evening when it began</p> <p><br /> Meeting in St Andrews Church School House to night no trains to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This is another very cold morning 10° below Zero and a cold N.West wind blowing, and has continued all the forenoon below Zero and only at 2 pm did it get up to Zero, The roads are so blocked up on the Grand Trunk that no trains have been run to day</p> <p>No trains the fore part of the day untill night when the snow plough came down with 2 Engines</p> <p>John Gore finished his contract to day, but there is more to do on Monday after the stone is all cleared away</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2> <p>This is the coldest morning yet at 7 am the thermometer showed 27° below Zero and little or no wind, during the fore noon the wind got up a little from the N.West, The G Trunk {Grand Trunk} trains are running to day and keeping fair time,</p> <p>Got the last of the 3 tuns hooped and taken apart for removing</p> <p>No signs of any change in the weather, but getting colder to night the large quantity of snow adds greatly to the cold,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 15 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday Morning at 7 am 21° below Zero &amp; quite calm at 1/2 past 8 it was 8° below, at 1/4 past 10 PM, and very cold.</p> <p>This morning at 7 Oclock 20° below Zero and has been very cold all day and never more than 2° or 3° above Zero, and fell off lower at dark and at 10 oclock p.m. 8° below Zero</p> <p>I hear that George McLean has sold his Mills in Aberfoyle 3 pairs of stones for $20,000</p> <p>John McNaughton formerly a joint proprietor (With Jas Wilson) of the Galt Mills died there at noon to day aged 54 years, after about 2 years of considerable suffering,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>This morning at 7 am 5° below Zero, a considerable difference is felt from yesterday &amp; this fore noon is very pleasant winter day,</p> <p>I have just recᵈ {received} a letter from Freelton that Archᵈ {Archibald} Stewart Esqr {Esquire} died on Saturday last, funeral tomorrow at 11 am</p> <p>The Quarrymen have finished their work in cutting down the Rock for the foundation of Tuns</p> <p>It is reported that a Bank here will loose $10,000 by a speculator in Barley</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Stormy morning I went down below Freelton to attend the Funeral of Archᵈ {Archibald} Esqr {Esquire} who died there on Saturday last, the Roads were terribly drifted, and the day was a desperate one there being no protection on these wide plains as formerly when lined with woods on each side of the road, the snow for the most part was level with the fences</p> <p>In returning home &amp; when about 2 miles from Guelph we upset the cutter, and I got my left shoulder dislocated, but drove up to Dr Herods house and got him down to the Priory with us, when him and James, (my Brother who accompanied me) drew it into its place again the pain was very great</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 18 1875</span></h3> <p>This I am told is a keen cold day I lay in bed all day as quiet as possible so as to keep the joint home in the socket</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Not so cold to day. I got up to Breakfast several callers to see me</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>Much this same as yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 22 1875</span></h3> <p>The weather tollerably fine yesterday but I did not venture to go to church. To day was a fine pleasant I dressed and got on my body coat, and overcoat one arm in, and attended meeting of Directors we had before us report of the destruction of Thomas Watsons tannery by fire Had to clean out the boiler of the rectifying house to day &amp; a slight mending of the boiler, also the air vessel of the water pump which had burst by the frost during the nights of Saturday &amp; Sunday A window having been left open was the cause And after having got all ready steam up &amp;c it was found that the water pipe leading under ground from the hose was frozen solid. The afternoon was soft and began to rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This morning was mild and thought a thaw and light rain in the afternoon, and heavier in the evening. The men have been working all night and to day heaming the water pipe and have made no progress of any account of The hose used will not bear sufficient presence</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>Thawing to day again, and the streets flooded with water Have been working all day, getting off the water out of the well, shed to construct a light coffer=dam {in the center of this section is an illustration of the well} in the middle of the well and set down a pump in one corner &amp; got if dry so as to get at the bent iron pipe into which we bored a hole to insert a funnell &amp; poured hot water William left home for London on a business tour this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustering morning, snow has fallen during the night, yet it is thawing some. After having had on the steam all night it has not come through into the well yet, and am preparing to take a pipe from the tank in the distillery, and had the pipes and elbows &amp;c all laid down at the door, when the steam began to holler &amp; roar in the well, when all of us were overjoyed that the pipe was once more clear of ice. Then we had to remove the coffer dams filled with clay (&amp; dung but the dung was more harm than good) and after getting all the chips dirt &amp;c out as clean as possible, set the pump agoing to pump the water clear, shut down for the night all being tired out. Very stormy night Heard from WIlliam in London twice to day he leaves for St Thomas</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Another coat of snow this morning. All the works going on well, and the day is turning out fine. Heard from Wim at Chatham to day</p> <p>William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This is a sharp morning, but clear William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening, begining to freeze hard this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy morning, snowing heavy &amp; blowing hard at the same time. (Yesterday at 10 a.m. glass stood at 5 above zero, clear all day &amp; freezing hard in the evening) At noon the storm continues the Galt train went down this morning and the mail train came up but no trains whatever since, the drifts and quantities of snow falling will stop them on all the roads, (my arm is improving &amp; can almost do without a sling.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is if any thing a hotter morning but it froze hard last night it is 5° above Zero this morning at 7.</p> <p>Great many baskets of fouls arriving for the Exhibition</p> <p>{He pasted in a newspaper clipping and outlined it in blue which reads: } “Measrs, Duffield, Waltham, and Snodgrass, of London, arrived yesterday as a deputation to confer with the Minister of Inland Revenue relative to excise on oil. They had an interview with the authorities of the Inland Revenue Department to day, and obtained such concessions as will enable them to carry on their business, for the present at least, without any inconvenience arising from the new system of weighing.</p> <p>{Beside it is another newspaper clipping outlined in blue which reads: } Both the Town and County of Peterboro' were busily employed last week in considering the fallen bridge over Otonabee. They have decided upon erecting a temporary wooden bridge, the contract for it, indeed, being already let, so that the communication across the river will soon be secured. As to the permanent structure, the decision is not finally made, but it seems to be pretty nearly determined that it shal be a boiler plate girder bridge, similar to the viaduct at Port Hope. The majority of the County Council advocate a wooden bridge in preference, if there is to be a great difference in the cost, and as to bow string girder bridges, public confidence in them seems to have been rudely shaken by the recent accident</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This is a very bad morning for the Poultry Show it is snowing and drifting hard from the East and the railways will soon be all stopped</p> <p>I have dispenced with my sling for my arm it is a great deal better</p> <p>I have seen the show this afternoon and it is a fine display of all kinds of fouls,</p> <p>The drift and snow is fully worse than it has been &amp; the snow falling heavier towards 6 o,clock</p> <p>coal deld {delivered} for $3,90 by the Nairn Co,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 4 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a much better morning and somewhat settled like, and looks like a thaw Higinbotham started for Orangeville this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h3> <p>Snowing heavy at 7 Oclock am Temp 20 degrees it slackened off about 10 and the sun partly shone through the thickness of the air Our Fast day in church It began to snow this evening in going to church and heavier on our return</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This morning looks dull &amp; has been snowing last night about 4 inches deep, the glass up to mean freezing say 28 degrees</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 8 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning 18 degrees and thawing during the middle of the day opened up the drain in the mill yard to let off the water. have 3 men working at the flood gates clearing away the ice in case of a sudden thaw My arm is a great deal better to day. Mr &amp; Mrs Gardner here from Kincardine</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This morning was much milder about 30 degrees at 7 am the snow is getting soft, but not to say slushey yet Have got the flood gates as clear as they can be untill a complete thaw begins. There was a fogg &amp; hoar frost this morning which is a sign of a thaw Have finished the Curb for the 4th pair of stones for the steam mill, and put on the first coat of paint on it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 11 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a mild day, and the water droping from the eves of the house Attended the funeral of Mrs Thos Hood (Annie Bruce) who died on the 9th very suddenly of heart disease, she used to visit our house 41 years ago when a little girl</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is also a mild morning a shower of sleet &amp; snow has fallen through the night, and the drops are falling from the roofs Have taken down the upright shaft for as to key on a pair of new bevel wheels to drive the smutt machines the teeth of the old ones being worn quite thin also a spurr wheel on the horizontal shaft the old one having 2 teeth broken out of it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This has been a mild day, the streets are quite wet the water lodging in many places where it cannot get off We had to stop the Engine last night as she kept thumping hard in the cylinder On examination it was found that a nut of the follower of the Piston had burst in peices it was soon repaired &amp; started again Have got the wheel keyed on the upright shaft and put in its place</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 15 1875</span></h3> <p>This last has been a fearful night of thunder &amp; lightning and heavy showers of rain, and the snow in a pulp I went down to Galt by the 9 oclock train to see about the new distillery and found that they just been shipped on board the car, I also made enquiry about the sale of a pair of old ones, to a party in Listowel I also made enquiry about the 18 inch Cylinder that they had on hand, but found that it was engaged to to fitted up in the mill to be rebuilt at Listowel. the streets in Galt were all in a puddle and frequent heavy showers of rain Daniel Lizars Esqr Clerk of the Peace County of Huron died yesterday morning aged 82 years has held the office since 1841. His son Dr John Lizars died in Toronto last week</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dry morning so far but as the day advanced heavy showers of snow came on drifting heavy John and a squad of men are busy loading up the Tomestones on three sleighs and taking them up to the cemetery, but the day is very course in the afternoon the Great Western team brought in the new pair of millstones, when after laying down a few large bags of Bran upset them right of the sleigh on to them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is another stormy morning no thaw to day but showers of snow, with a still breeze, and wintry like This is the longest and hardest winter I can remember</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 18 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a cold disagreeable day There is considerable anxiety this afternoon as to the result of the Election in North Wellington The news came in to night that Higinbotham was 2 behind Drew</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Hard frost this morning, down to zero at 7 am the news from the North is changed for the better after getting returns from the different polling stations which puts Higinbotham on the other side with a majority of 3 votes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>More Snow has fallen last night and looks more wintry again Higinbotham and a party of friends from the North arrived this evening at 1/2 past 6 and a party of between 50&amp;60 sat down to an elegant repast at 8 oclock at the Wellington Hotel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 22 1875</span></h3> <p>Very cold last night Thermometer at 7 am {this part is written above the sentence} 13 degrees below at 6 oclock 7 degrees below zero and at 10 oclock it rose to 22 degrees above, with a powerful sun Wm went of to Stratford this morning Higinbotham started for Ottawa at 5 pm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another sharp morning at 6 oclock it was 13 degrees below zero and at 7 am it stood at 7 degrees and rose rapidly when the sun shone through William &amp; John Higinbotham came home from Galt school, by the 8 oclock morning train.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning 34 degrees or 2 above freezing and 2 inches of snow fell during the night The wind due west, with a light drizle of rain for a very short time, but there is not much of a thaw as yet but it is comming on Kingston Court House reported to be on fire this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 25 1875</span></h3> <p>Moderate weather. Clear and a little thaw The Court House at Kingston was totally destroyed by fire yesterday Had to blow off the side boiler this afternoon as the gasket between the flange of the safety valve and the boiler was partly blown out, after emptying the boiler and refilling it with cold water to cool it, so as to allow a man to get in to hand the bolts, &amp; found it hot after all, however we got it all done in 5 hours</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h3> <p>{next to Friday in the title has written in Good} This is a wet dull morning rain &amp; fine sheet But the day was mild though dull and a good deal of water running in the gutters</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is another mild day The gutters in Windham street were flowing very fast, and extra drains had to be cut across the street to {ends abruptly}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 29 1875</span></h3> <p>Quite mild this morning As the day advanced the streets are flowing fast William went down to Toronto by the 11 oclock train to endeavour to effect some sales. William returned from Toronto by the 7 pm train &amp; found business dull. Merchants overstocked &amp; little or nothing doing</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>Another mild morning, and the weather spring like &amp; the sun powerful in melting the snow &amp; the streets flooded with water</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is also quite a mild day, the Sun has great power in melting the snow that the streets are running in torrents &amp; the gutters full as if after a great fall of rain the river also rising and flowing over the dam several inches David Kennedy has begun this week to excavate for the addition to the market house, and finds plenty of excellent building sand</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THUSDAY 1 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a close morning with Temp = {has te written above the equals sign} at 50 degrees and dull and threatning rain At 1/2 past 10 it began a fine steady close rain, and continued to increase and continued pretty heavy till 1/2 past 12, and only very slightly during the afternoon And towards night it began to freeze and dry up and turned out a fine night The water in the Dam rose considerable, but we did not open the flood gates much, as I want to keep the water that the current below may wear away the ice as it is very much more so than ever I saw Began to day to put in the new millstones</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and dry and plenty of water rolling over the dam We began to take the engine apart and get out the Cylinder to get bored out afresh Had a meeting of the of the Mutual Insurance Co. The loss by Thos Watson Tanner of Fergus, was discussed Great deal of water going over the Dam. Our clerk Mr Alexr Mackenzie has determined to cross the Ocean to Bring home his son he will leave on Thursday</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning the water still keeping up in the river I got the Cylinder on boad the car this afternoon for Galt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 5 1875</span></h3> <p>The water is much the same as Saturday but as the day advances it is greatly increased by the heat of the sun Had to hoist the flood gates this afternoon so as to lower the water and prevent the ice going over the dam as it is far too thick yet not far from 4 feet thick Have been working all day at the coils in the Rectifying still and not yet able to find out the worst cracks the flanges that are turned up at the ends behind the collars are eaten away to extreame thinnesls</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>Much colder this morning the ground frozen, we worked to 12 oclock last night but did not get the joints to my satisfaction. Had to cut off a peice of the turn up flange of one of the joints and solder on a new wing instead of turning up again as the copper appears to be almost hotter &amp; very thin I went down to Galt this afternoon to give instructions as to what I wanted done to the engine. the water in the Grand River is very high and great quantities of ice and drift wood of all kinds going down at a rappid rate</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was also a cold raw morning it had been raining and freezing as is fell and all the sidewalks covered with ice This is the Monthly Fair not many cattle in to day The water in the River is decreasing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 8 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and the roads are drying up fast, and the ice on the dam melting fast away My clerk Mr Mackenzie left here by the Great Western R.R. for New York by the 2.10 train on his way to Scotland. I went out to see him away Mr George Bruce also for the same distination.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning it has been raining during last night or this morning. another light shower fell about 9 oclock, but did not last above 1/2 an hour. forenoon became fine clear weather</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning This afternoon the little boy Grange fell into the canal at the flood gates and was carried through there and down the River at a rappid rate, when John C Mean heaving of it ran down the side of the bank and caught hold of him about the smoke house, he was quite exausted &amp; nearly gone About 10 oclock, or just as I was about to open the office door after the Town Clock had finished striking 10 I heard the Bell begin to toll quicker &amp; quicker &amp; the cry of tine, &amp; started up town &amp; heard on say that Raymonds factory was on fire</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 12 1875</span></h3> <p>A dull morning &amp; looks like rain and only a light shower fell The whole of Raymonds Sewing machine factory was burnt down last night, I at one time expected that the N East wing could be saved but all their exertions were in vane but the greater part of the machines were saved, but there was no time to take down the shafting and many other fixtures</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This morning looks also a little like rain, but so far none has fallen The ice is entirely away of the Dam, and the water getting lighter and in the afternoon had to shut down the remainder of the flood gates almost to the bottom so as to keep the water running over the dam Dobbie &amp; Gibson are working at chain for elevating the Dung, the wheels framing &amp;ce Attended a social at the Sabbath School</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, got the three ceder posts hauled in Alfred Stroud called this noon. Have got the 2 rows of old posts taken out, from to make room for the 3 new fermenting turns, and have put in 3 heavy Ceder posts instead with much longer caps or vaultrees, and will be ready tomorrow I hope to lay the pipes &amp; then the bottom of one of the tuns to begin with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 15 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, pretty cool &amp; looks very much like rain This afternoon, I attended the distribution of Prizes at the Modell Farm, there was a great number there. it came on a heavy rain storm and blew hard and cold</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This morning the ground was covered with snow, very cold and freezing, but it went mostly all away in the afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is quite a cold morning the ground hard frozen and the dam covered with thin ice the glass was 12 degrees above zero at 7 am, and the ground covered with a light coat of snow. It remained cold &amp; hard frost all day Began to set up the first fermenting tun to day The Engine came back from Galt to day, and got it into the Engine House this evening. It is freezing hard again to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 19 1875</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning 18 degrees above zero there was a light coat of snow on the ground but it soon during the forenoon The ground is hard and ice on the Dam Have been lowering the Engine frame and placing the cylinder on the frame {this next section has a line above and below it, boxing it in} The Cylinder before being bored was 14 1/8 inches and after being bored out was 14 1/8 3/32ds inches {second line} William Fisher arrived this evening from the states</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is also a very cold morning 20 degrees above zero Have done all I can do to the Engine with our own men, &amp; will proceed to Galt to get a man from there to put {word is written over} in proper line and set the valves. {end of paragraph followed by a line} I went down to Galt and got the promise of a man to be up tomorrow morning the water in the Grand River has fallen very considerably, that the Dam having been so much reduced in height there will not be enough of water to supply the factorys on the Race, and those that have engines will have to make use of them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>Not much change yet about 18 degrees below at 7 am, When seeing Higinbotham start for Toronto. The man from Galt arrived by the early train and began to adjust the engine, his name is C.W.Haines. The Elevator for the Dung works pretty well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 22 1975</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning not quite so cold The Engineer Haines is very particular in acertaining the exact lead of the slide valve that it is equal on both sides. he tests it by the fly wheel obtaining the half diamter so as to get the full stroke each way.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning, but during the forenoon it became fine. However in the afternoon it became dull and cold, the wind increased and it began to snow and change into heavy showers of sleet &amp;c and quite cold and disagreable Mr Parker the Saloon Keeper is very ill and not expected to get over it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is a much milder morning I have to attend a meeting to day at Guthries Office to examine into the funds of the Worsley Estate, but could not for the present arrive at a final settlement The engine was started and ran empty and so far seemed to perform well. The man left at noon. Mr Leitch of Montreal was here and finally settled about the crates of bottles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 26 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, in fact too fine for we are very much in want of rain to wash the frost fairly out of the ground Johnstone Gibson has gone up the country to see his farm John McPherson is off work with a sore Henry is also off with with a sore hand. likewise the boy that drives the wood to the furnaces is off with a sore neck, boils &amp;c Dobbie &amp; John Allan are at the fixing of the new stones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning This forenoon is most beautiful warm &amp; bright powerful sun am going to sow Onions this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This is another charming day, but too dry the water is holding out very well Mr Spratt of Montreal &amp; Toronto called to ask about bran Sowed my Onion seed to day, and also parsnips.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 29 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fair morning, but as it advanced showed sights of rain, about 11 oclock it began with a light rain, between 12 all done it became heavier and continued on pretty heavy all the afternoon Rev Hamilton Gibson of Bayfield called this afternoon having come down to pay his taxes on lands in Luther I telegraphed to Goderich for account due on Bayfield lands.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This is a wintry looking morning, the ground white with snow &amp; sleet, then a light shower of fine rain and every appearance of a continuance of it. But no rain fell during the forenoon But the wind got up and blew hard all the afternoon there is a good deal of Property changing hands just now Jas Mays sold 40 feet on Windham St at $125..00 per foot front to Wm Stewart merchant James Davie Esqr sold his two houses opposite Chalmers Church for $3,000 to Mr Cutton, who next day sold it to Hearn for $4,000 cash. Mr McClaggen sold two 1/4 acre lots to Hatch for $3,500</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning for the 1st day of May at 6 oclock it was about 2 degrees below freezing at 7 it was one degree above freezing, and the ice formed during the night was 1/4 inch thick at 1/2 past 10 it began to snow, then fine hail It then turned into snow again untill it was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep in the afternoon began to rain heavy and continued on after dark the wind strong from the East, It really is extraordinary winter looking weather at this time of year</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 3 1875</span></h3> <p>Yesterday 2 May. Ther 35 degree windstrong N.West frequent showers of snow &amp; sleet, dropping from the eves, snow of Saturday laying all over a portion of snow had melted during the afternoon. But at 6 oclock it began to freeze &amp; snow again James Parker, saloon keeper, died at 3 ock {oclock} This morning the wind is due west and the snow disapearing fast, and the sun comming out more powerful than for some days past, the day is turning out fine yet the wind is cold</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>Very fine morning, and the day was bright and moderate weather but most warm. Mr A. D. Ferrier took his departure this afternoon to Scotland</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning but still a great want of heat we ought to expect at this time of the year This is the Monthly Fair and all looking out for a cow for the mens board it began to rain about noon and continued am the afternoon and evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 6 1875</span></h3> <p>There was frost last night and produced ice 1/4 inch thick and has been raining this forenoon and is rather chilly and raw Have got the new pair of millstones all ready for action now this afternoon, and have after got a waggon mounted with a box to convey away the liquid manure from the cattle sheds, having only to back it up behind the elevator which soon fills it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, yet there has been frost last night and then ice formed in tubs of water at the spring. Higinbotham went down to Toronto this morning by early train. I was present when the first load of liquid manure was elevated &amp; powered into the new box waggon made for the purpose. Neither. Dobbie nor Gibson here to day work slack.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, warm in the forenoon, but the South Wind, blew harder in the afternoon, which made it somewhat cooler Have been planting some carrots to day I find that several of the Buckets of the water wheel of the Mill are broken</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 10 1875</span></h3> <p>Yesterday was a great day of rain at least in the afternoon the morning was fine but had strong appearance of rain and it did begin in earnest about 3 oclock, and about 4 it came down a perfect pour of rain &amp; continued. This morning it is dry but the ground has the appearance of having rained heavy during the night and the river has risen rappid, and and at noon was higher from rain in one night than I have seen for 3 years past We had to examine inside of wooden still this morning to clean the air valves, but that did not retard the work much We had a light shower this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This opened out a very fine morning. The water in the river this morning is much higher than I have seen for a long time caused by rain and there is more natural heat to day than we have had yet, and notice that the asparagus is making its appearance, and the Rhubarb will be ready to cut this week. Busey cleaning the mens beds &amp; taking out the stoves &amp; pipes.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>Cold morning from rain during the night strong wind blowing from the N. West, and frequent showers during the day. Mr Kemp the Inspector of the Bank of Commerce has been in town for some days Willies &amp; Nat had a conversation with him to day. I called at Worswicks shop this afternoon and saw a pair of steam engines, made for Sheriff Sutton of Walkertown, they are to be shipped to British Columbia on Saturday first, where he has 20,000 acres of pine land cost of Engines $1350. no boilers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 13 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, &amp; some what like rain I made up my mind to start for Paris by the afternoon train and got there about 7 pm I put up at Bradfords Hotel, which is clean quiet comfortable house and reasonable charges. It came on a light rain but soon went off</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>Rather a dull looking morning and about 9 am it began to rain and continued heavy for an hour and more, when I started for the upper town to make enquirey about my lot of land, I saw a Bricklayer who lives near to it, who thought that $100 per acre was as much as it was worth. Mr Whitlaw thought it worth $120,,00 but could not find any one that would give that I left there at 1/2 past 3 &amp; got home (after stopping over a train at Galt) at 8, 40</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This has been a cold bleak sort of a day and very little growth yet I went out to the Rocks this afternoon, to see what is to be done as to fencing up where the fire ran through Mrs A Mackenzie recd= a telegram from Scotland that her husband sails for this country this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 17 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a tolerably fine morning, yet not warm as might be expected at this time of the year Busey repairing fences, also light waggon now bottom &amp; sides of Basswood.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a beautiful morning warm and fine. Intellegence came that Sheriff Thomas of Hamilton died yesterday morning, aged The Mayor Melvin and a number of our town council went down to Toronto to attend the funeral of the Leut Governor Crawford Mr James Blain called on me this evening on his way home from Georgetown &amp;c, he informed me that all the papers concerning the sale of his mills at Galt and the various water leases, to his Brother Richard, were signed yesterday</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and one of the warmer days of the season, began yesterday to try to find out where the pipe from the spring to the distillery, and after opening it in several places where it must have been frozen, it is thawed to day but at the crossing at the waste gates it was burst and we are now wrapping them up with canvas &amp; white lead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 20 1875</span></h3> <p>Fine morning and warm Mrs Wm A Fisher was delivered of a fine boy of 10 lbs wt early this morning Andrew Fisher arrived from the States this evening at 6 oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a charming morning and there is appearance of rain Some light showers of rain fell during the day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a fine warm growing morning Busey making my half of the fence between John Thomas Cunningham and myself at the Quarry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 24 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning there having been a good shower of rain this morning at 5 am This being the Queens Birth day all work is suspended in town The weather is brightening up and is now fine and warm, and most of the trees in the garden are out in leaf espeaceally the Birches gooseberry bushes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>A fine warm day, quite dry, the water in the River is now begining to get scarser Wheat is still on the decline, and yesterday brought it down in Chicago 3 to 4 cents, there was a perfect panic all sellers and no buyers Still working at the fence at the Quarry, but Cunningham has never touched his part of yet.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, dry and water low A great fire began this evening about 1/2 past 7 in (Galbreaths sadlery shop by Wm Beattie Sadler) at present occupied a Brick building it was fairly gutted but the roof stood to the last and only burnt round the edges but the rest being wooden Tenements 8 in all were of wood were totally burnt up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 27 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine cool morning, quite dry and water getting short William went down to Hamilton this morning Heard word this forenoon that the Eletia steamer had arrived in N York, Mr Mackenzie telegraphs all well There is quite a mania for buying town lots now William returned from Hamilton this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This morning is warm and fine, but very low water in the dam. I am offered $1600 cash for my 8 acre lot near the Catholic Hospital.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a wet dull morning, with fine showers but not warm Yesterday &amp; to day, the crab apples, and Russets are in splendid white blossom</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 31 1875</span></h2> <p>Fine pleasant morning, and very dry,</p> <p>Andrew Fisher started off for Chicago this morning,</p> <p>Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Assurance Co to day,</p> <p>The birch trees are now in full leaf and the Lilacks are in full blossom in the Garden but a number of the plum trees are destroyed by the frost, and some by the Borer</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, cool &amp; pleasant</p> <p>William, Higinbotham, started for Toronto this morning, Mr George Sandilands also went down</p> <p>Mr Alexᵈ {Alexander} Mackenzie my clerk and his son John arrived home to night at 8 , Oclock all quite well,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>There has been a slight showr this morning about enough to lay the dust,</p> <p>The water in the Dam is about running over, this is the monthly fair day, not many cattle in</p> <p>The Merchant Bank at Elora asks $28,000 for Frazers flour Mill, $12,000 would be given by Mr Eby formerly of Salem</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 2 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning signs of rain there has been a considerable breeze to day and shortly after dinner a spark from one of the stalks set fire to the firewood at the back of the Rectifying house, but help being at hand, it was got put out with very little damage, &amp; farther on in the afternoon it caught again in another place which was also observed and put out</p> <p>Reports from Pensylvania inform us of terrible fires in the woods there of the loss of many lives and a whole villiage, 17 saw mills and over Forty Millions feet of sawn lumber, and a great many cattle,</p> <p>3 of our men left my employment and went off to England 1 man &amp; wife &amp; the other 2 to Ireland &amp; probably to New Zealand</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h2> <p>This morning looks also like rain</p> <p>Have been drawing out design for tops of turrets of grainary on a full size, and to get them ready and have them covered with Galvanized iron,</p> <p>I was invited by the Warden (Jas Laidlaw) to accompany the County Council to the Model farm this afternoon to inspect the improvements and the premises and there appears to be a desided, Reform there,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2> <p>The same dull appearance, as if rain must come is more evident this morning</p> <p>Mr Stephen Boult died to day at noon</p> <p>Have found out to day that they eye of the new mill stones, which was cast by Ingles &amp; Hunter had been defective and was filled up with Babbit Metal and has now to be bored out and plugged,</p> <p>No rain whatever fell to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 7 1875</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine temperate day but no rain</p> <p>Higinbotham, Mackenzie, Wᵐ {William}, and I sat very late to night taking stock of accounts &amp;c</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>This is a very dry morning, and the water in the Dam very low,</p> <p>We are getting the Stone balanced to day by the forman Mr Laurie Jur {Junior}, after getting the plugg in the top of the driver he countersunk it then started the Engine and turned the cockhead more to a point to enable the stone to be balanced more easily and when that is done to turn the cockhead more blunt so as to have more bearing</p> <p>Mr Davis the Inspector is here with the new goverᵗ {government} measure (of Copper) to test the contents of the close receivers,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>No rain yet, the River quite low, Dobbie has been fixing the screens of the Steam Mill Smutt machine, and the Millers are facing the stones and will likely have them going some time tomorrow</p> <p>Davis got the other Receiver tested, and is now making the Rods for each of them of dry cherry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 10 1875</span></h2> <p>Fine morning</p> <p>Higinbotham &amp; I intended to go down to Toronto this morning to see Hon Mr McMaster about Bank matters but there being doubts of him being at home we put it off till further information</p> <p>There was great appearance of rain this afternoon but it went past</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>This another very dry warm morning, and no rain</p> <p>A little after 9 oclock this morning, the fire Bell gave the alarm of Fire and it turned out to be a wooden lean=too Mr Soles cargo stone house (that was built by Samˡ {Samuel} Wright the Baker) &amp; there it caught hold of the stable and burnt that also down,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a cold morning and there seems to have been some frost</p> <p>A great many people in town to day to see the great Show</p> <p>The wind blew pretty strong from the West and the sparks from the distillery stalk set fire to the wood several times</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 14 1875</span></h2> <p>This another very cool morning (and so was yesterday)</p> <p>The wind is not so strong to day,</p> <p>Yet we have made a trial of introducing a 1/2 inch steam pipe into the Distillery Stalk to test its power to extinguish the sparks before they get out of the chimney</p> <p>We have got the new pair of stones started this afternoon and they work very well and the 2 pair takes far less steam to drive them now than what they did before the Engine was bored out and the value fixed say about 55 lbs,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Very pleasant morning but dry, stoped the Steam Engine this morning to examine the Piston to find out what caused a hissing of the Steam at every stroke, and discovered 2 stack places in the rings where rust had collected while standing still and had scratched the inside of the Cylinder sufficient to allow steam to pass,</p> <p>Nat &amp; I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to have an interview with the Hon Wᵐ {William} McMaster about my Banking account, (I met sir John A McDonald in the street, soon after that was introduced to Hon Mr Mowat the Primer &amp; McDonald the Leuᵗ {Lieutenant} Governor,</p> <p>Wᵐ {William} leaves for Stratford during the night</p> <p></p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">=WEDNESDAY 16</span></h1> <p>This is a very fine morning, but dry &amp; warm,</p> <p>But it appears as of old, that one evil never comes alone, The Middle head of the Still gave way &amp; went all to peaces, and have set to work to put in a temporary one, so as to finish the mouth, and untill I get all ready for putting in the new one,</p> <p>William started for Montreal by 5 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 17 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a dull dark looking morning, with sure signs of rain for it began slowly about 7 Oclock, and continued a close light shower untill 12 Oclock when it began to brighten, about 4 it became heavy and dull again,</p> <p>We have got the Still finished and going again, with a new head in,</p> <p>James in bed from severe Bleeding at the Nose</p> <p>About 5 Oclock I received a Telegram from WIlliam that he had got there all safe that morning,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2> <p>This is also a dullish morning but no more rain has fallen</p> <p>It continued warm all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Another dry warm morning</p> <p>William returned from Montreal by the 2,30 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 21 1875</span></h2> <p>This is also warm dry morning there has been a fair supply of water this forenoon,</p> <p>But the new Stone in the Steam Mill is bothering us a good deal</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Somewhat of a dull morning, and about 8 Oclock it began to rain, but the shower was very light and did not last more than a couple of hours, and then hardly more than barely to lay the dust</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning, calm and warm</p> <p>The fireman &amp; the Carter someway between them drew on the Full amount of water on the Distillery Pumps with such violence as to break the pump rod, last night after the work was over and only to fill the mash tun, And have now set to work to make a new one,</p> <p>Began to prepare for removing the compounding vessels to the Malt house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is folded in upper right hand corner so some words are difficult to read}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 24 [1875]</span></h2> <p>There has been some rain through the [illegible] but not a great deal more than to lay the [dust?]</p> <p>About 1/2 past 5 am the first of Barnams trains of 20 cars and 1/2 an hour thereafter 2 more came on, nearly all of them his own cars fitted up for the purpose for horses, camels, coaches &amp; waggons, also 5 Pulman cars, The ground chosen was down at the Dundas Bridge</p> <p>It was very warm during the middle of the day, but about 1/2 past 3 the sky became dark and the thunder rolled &amp; lightning flashed, and then a pouring rain from the South West and for a while a regular tornado and the Street flooded quite deep, The manager of the Circus had to lower the large Canvas to prevent it being blown away and that alarmed the spectators very much and all of them got drenched to the skin, but they hoisted the canvas again and performed in the evening again the same as if nothing had happened and during that time more rain fell,</p> <p>{four lines of text extend into the entry for the next day}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 28 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, but is brightening up as the day advances,</p> <p>Bank matters again troubling one, Wᵐ {William} goes to Stratford</p> <p>Death of Sir WIliam Logan, geologist appears in the papers this morning, (London) Also terrible floods in France, the city of Toulouse is inundated in the lower parts &amp; 1000 lives said to lost</p> <p>I attended meeting of Directors of the Wellington Assurance Co to day,</p> <p>William went up to Stratford &amp; returns tomorrow</p> <p>David Startup, came to night,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Fine morning but dull, during the fore part of the day it rained now &amp; then lightly, but in the afternoon it turned out fine,</p> <p>Mr A.M. Clark Esqr {Esquire} of Toronto, had a sale of Town lots in the swamp, some 12 or 14 were sold varying from $100 down to $65 for less than a 1/4 acre,,</p> <p>Have been getting on pretty well with the worms &amp; found a great many joints bad</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day, and have got so far with the copper work but it will take all day tomorrow if I can get the men to work on that day, being the Dominion day</p> <p>Major {written on the line above} General Whyte arrived to night and is going to stay at Higinbothams to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning for the Review of the Malitia {Militia} on the Race course at 1/2 past 9 am</p> <p>I went out between 10 &amp; 11 and saw a great deal of the evolution, marching &amp; countermarching and the cannon firing every now &amp; then</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, and likely to be a very warm day</p> <p>This has been a very warm day and is beginning to tell on the water in the River</p> <p>Went down to the Gass works &amp; saw them putting together the new cast iron purifier 4 in number &amp; all put together with flanges &amp; bolts, all the joints truly plained and set with Red lead putty,</p> <p>Have got all the Copper work done, his time being 8 hours over time and 41 hours regular time board &amp; fare, up &amp; down</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This morning is fine dry weather, and all is bustle at the Camp, and the cars are drawn up at the Station to take the soldiers to Stratford &amp; Goderich I took leave of a number of Officers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 5 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning it rained last night (and also early on Sunday morning) About noon it became quite dark with heavy overhanging clouds and a little after one it began &amp; rained pretty heavy for more than an hour, and continued heavy all the afternoon</p> <p>We are busy laying down the new Stones, that is the 4th pair in the Steam Mill,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This is also a dull morning, close and warm and as the day advanced it began to rain lightly but soon became heavy and rained heavy for several hours</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>This is also a warm day going to be</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 8 1875</span></h2> <p>completed a fence between Rectifying house &amp; Warehouse</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Fine morning and likely to be warm</p> <p>I went down to Toronto by the early train to look after copper to line the New Mash tun with, and also engaged the coppersmith David Startup to come up for to put in,</p> <p>I bought 14 sheets No 16 4 feet x 6 feet at 25 3/4¢ per lbs 5 lbs of spelter a 13¢ 35¢ 5 lbs Boxax {borax} a 5¢</p> <p>Great complaints still about the dullness of trade in Toronto, the freights are so low as 1¢ a Bush for wheat to Kingston</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This is a warm morning and the crops looking fine, We cut a great deal of firewood with the good supply of water we had to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 12 1875</span></h3> <p>This is rather a cool morning, last night and the night before there must have been a slight touch of frost as the leaves of the squash drooped a good deal However as the day advanced it became very warm and fine as for days past and great numbers of Orangemen began to arrive both by train and waggons, all having fine Bands of Music, and Beautiful banners fluttering in the Breeze which was moderately strong enough for that</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and threatening rain and looks rather bad for the Presbyterian Union Picnic The coppersmith Davide Startup began to work to day and to pay him $3 per day and I find his help, or his offer was $3.50 &amp; find his own help &amp; board them both, which I did not approve of as they generally have mere boys.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine warm morning, and going to be a very warm day attended the Examination of the Boys</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 15 1875</span></h3> <p>Very warm morning William starts for Hamilton this morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning there having been a fine shower during the night, about 8 oclock it darkened again and began to rain. The men are getting out a dry Elm stick for the rake of the mash tum as I could not get a price of Oak, which I would prefer.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning As the day advanced it is getting very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 19 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning. But yesterday was dull and there had been a fine shower during the early morning &amp; also about 7 o,clock To day it has been a pleasant day so far as the weather is concerned But Mr McMaster the President of the Bank of Commerce was here and we had a considerable discussion about giving a mortgage on more property than I was willing to give, &amp; how the board may decide I cannot tell. I am notwithstanding going on with the copper lining for mash tun We have quit mashing &amp; only running of the old beer</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning but very dry and river low The Road &amp; Bridge committee are relaying the Bridge with new top planks, the main 3 inch planking are likely to stand for a couple of years longer, &amp; they have made a new side walk &amp; broader than before</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is also a fine morning by dry. Have taken out the copper of the old mash tun to day, for to work it up into. measure pipes &amp;c A strong West wind was blowing, and the dry brush in the swamp was set fire to by one of the locomotives is supposed, and burned with great furey &amp; had to send men to take down parts of the fence to stop it from running. N. West There was a fire in town last night, and, John Hall furn {furniture?} shop &amp; 2 stables A Bank meeting appointed tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 22 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a warm morning, dry and Dusty {this paragraph is starred} Began to day to take out the old mash tun, and cut out the floor large enough to admit the new one We find the feet of several of the posts rotten and must be replaced with new one. Alfred Stroud here and settled for shop Have a good deal of trouble with the fire on the Bridget Farm John Idington came down by the 5 oclock train &amp; retu=d at 1,20 am Had a meeting at the Bank this evening with Mr Cemp the inspector</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>Fine morning but every thing dry as tinder Met Mr Cemp again this morning at the Bank and signed an agreement {this line is starred} It was to day we took down the mash tun. Had 3 men out fighting the fire&amp; in the afternoon 2 more to stop the burning of the stump fence, and arrest it from catching the trees, all being so very dry</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is another warm dry morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 26 1875</span></h2> <p>Of anything a dull morning, with a fine shower of rain but it did not much more than lay the dust, in the afternoon it became as dry as ever, and the wind got up again and started the fire</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning</p> <p>WIlliam went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, John Idington &amp; wife went by the same train on their way to the Salt Water</p> <p>John Brown Esqr {Esquire} late of Hamilton here on return from Luther Duncan McDonald</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESAY 28</span></h2> <p>Fine warm morning</p> <p>Great failure in New York yesterday. The firm of Duncan Therman &amp; Co. Bankers with liabilities of about 6,000,000</p> <p>We have got the old Still out of its place, and it was not so much decayed as I expected to find it, and might have been used a couple years longer</p> <p>A great fire to night it turned out to be the large Barn built by Wᵐ {William} Day &amp; now owned by Sherif Grange was entirely consumed, it began about 11 pm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 29 1875</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning, with shortness of water</p> <p>We have now got the Mash tun into its place and have begun to cut the gutters in the bottom</p> <p>William went of to x [Goderich and perhaps to] Bayfield by the 6pm train {text was added after by adding an x and writing the rest of the sentence on the line above]</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Another fine morning but all too dry</p> <p>as the day advanced the wind got up pretty strong &amp; had to send men out to watch the fire</p> <p>We have got all the channels of the Mash tun cut out and have now the strips about ready to put down Have also been taking down the stone wall for to lay the beams on to support the new still,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31</span></h2> <p>This is another very dry morning, And have again to send a man out to watch the fire</p> <p>William came home from Goderich by the 5 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 2 1875</span></h2> <p>The wind yesterday turned to the East and was cool and had the appearance of rain but none fell, the wind was very strong,</p> <p>This morning is quite cool and as dry as ever, and as the morning advanced the wind is increasing and blowing the fire back from the Barn &amp; burning more fencing</p> <p>At One Oclock it became alarming, and Smiths house on the East side &amp; Lobans house on the N. West side of the Grand Trunk tack were in great danger in the former case the Steam fire Engine turned out and extended the hose from the Dam to near the house &amp; did good service,</p> <p>Began to screw down the copper to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This morning is dull, and a shower seems to have fallen during the night, a little after 7 am it began to rain very light and continued more or less throughout the day</p> <p>We are getting on well with the copper lining of the Mash tun the Bottom is finished and the side lining is being put in</p> <p>John C Allans child baptized by Dr Hogg to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 5 1875</span></h2> <p>Although this is a dull morning there has been little or no rain</p> <p>The mill cow calved this forenoon and does not appear to have any strength to go about</p> <p>The cow died about 10 Oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning raining hard a considerable time, and also through the night</p> <p>Beran to the Wooden Still this morning, and got down the bottom and then all the stones round about</p> <p>The copper smith has got the pipes for the new colums made, &amp; is now making a new pipe for the "blow off", slope,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Dull with a slight drizzling rain at times</p> <p>We melted off the joint of the old acending worm and filled them with rozen to be ready on Monday to straighten them to a larger diameter &amp; to be added to the large worm</p> <p>Got all the heads in the still and several tempory hands put on which appears to draw it together pretty well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 9 1875</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning the rain is close &amp; light but got fair afterwards</p> <p>This Monday morning was fine, I went down to Toronto about copper work and to examine the large rectifying still that formerly was Gooderham &amp; Worts and find it will suit if we can make a bargin</p> <p>Hee {We?} asks for it as it stands $750</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, and we are setting the blow off valve in the bottom of the Still</p> <p>Also taking out the old trough, in the roof and putting up the spare one that has been laying out of doors so long, I think was made about the same time as the other</p> <p>Have also got a new hearing on the line of shafting as the level that drivers the mashins rake is turned the other way,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>We had a dry forenoon, but a wet afternoon the first shower about 1/2 past 1 was heavy.</p> <p>Have been working at the line of shafting in distillery, and also taking out the worm in second worm tub next the heater,</p> <p>And Dobbie has been in the Mill setting the eye &amp; ajusting the spindle in another I had to Temper the toe which appeared to be soft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 12 1875</span></h2> <p>Dry morning</p> <p>We are getting on with the hooping of the Still with 4 inch Band iron</p> <p>William went up to London by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Very dry weather, and find that the late rain have not extinguished the fire in the ground out on the York road farm,</p> <p>WIlliam returned from London by way of Brantford to night by the last train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2> <p>This is a very close warm morning</p> <p>The spirits are all done were finished last night, So that the Rectifying still is standing still,</p> <p>More failures in Toronto</p> <p>Have got the hooping of the Still done to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 16 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, and a light shower fell during the night, I had a Wacthman appointed, to look after some blackgards {word crossed out, illegible} that have been frequenting the cattle sheds at night with Mary Ogilvie in company, he heard and saw them but was not able to arrest them</p> <p>Have been getting pretty well to day in getting the pipes on doubles, and top of Still, checked out Charger and some staves set to begin with, got the spindle set for the last pair of new stones</p> <p>WIlliam Fisher began to work at the Distillery</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>This had been a very fine day, close of any thing, with a few drops of rain but no shower</p> <p>Have felt a good deal of pain twice to day &amp; found that my Truss had slipped of the right spot, &amp; allowing my bowels to come down,</p> <p>Dobbie has been adjusting the millstone and ballancing it</p> <p>This is the first day of the Sauger fest at Berlin</p> <p>I signed Bond for Compounding Licence to day</p> <p>J.C. Couper wife with Daughter &amp; her child 6 weeks old (a Boy) came here to day. the latter lately from Illinois</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>This has been of any thing a dull close day</p> <p>have got the charger on the still finished,</p> <p>Have drawn out the enlargement of the copper Still to day and aim about calculating the cost of the alteration,</p> <p>Dobbie got the stone in the mill balanced and the coggs pared,</p> <p>WIlliam went down to Toronto at 11 Oclock to attend meeting of Wᵐ {William} Griffiths Creditors,</p> <p>It began to rain about 5 Oclock and continued for an hour or more,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 19 1875</span></h2> <p>This morning had the appearance of a wet day, It keeps fair during the forenoon, but about one Oclock it began and rained most of the afternoon</p> <p>Booths coppersmiths shop in Toronto was burnt down last night about 7 Oclock loss about $14,00</p> <p>I am trying to get the line of shafting in the Distillery which has been put in line, finished to day so as to get the pumps going</p> <p>J.C. Couper came to night, staying at C Davidsons</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and rainey like</p> <p>Coupers folks went all off this forenoon home,</p> <p>some light showers only</p> <p>A man was shot yesterday evening near the Rifle Range House on the York Road called Yates by one Marks</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning,</p> <p>light showers towwards noon &amp; about 2 Oclock a heavy shower of hailstons came on and then heavy rain, and continued with very little intermission all the afternoon</p> <p>Have got pretty well with the work to day</p> <p>The {Montejuce?} is again set, and all the pipes fitted to it</p> <p>Have resolved to alter the copper Still &amp; not to purchase Booths</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 23 1875</span></h3> <p>Last night was quite cold for the season, and I was told by some that there was frost this morning. But it turned out a very fine day. But notwithstanding all the rain we have had, the supply of water in the River is still very light and could only drive one run of stones all day, the Boiler was being cleaned out Began to day and took down the column of the copper still and brought it to the Blacksmith Shop and took it apart. have been making pattern for air pipes. We went up this evening and bid farewell to Archdeacon Palmer and wife who leave on Wednesday morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is a fine cool morning and still working at the patterns yet, it takes three times the time it would take me if I had all my tools and things in order, for they are all to seek when wanted C. H. Finch one of Booths men came wanting to be employed, so I took him on at $2,50 a day and find himself. John Idington here Mr Kemp Bank inspector also when certain documents were read over and signed and John went off n Willies wife was safely delievered of a girl this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>Fine morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 26 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning getting ready to leave for Toronto at 8 oclock Higinbotham and family start for Southhampton at noon Got a letter of introduction from Mr Wort to see the gass works</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h3> <p>Very warm morning The gass company have got the town steamer filling their new tank</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h2> <p>This has been a very warm day Have got on pretty well this week with our work, but the copper still is going to take far more work than was estimated at first The new tank at the gass works has given way, and water running out at the sides, all of which is for want of proper ramming and puddling the outside with clay Nat returned to night alone</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 30 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and pretty warm Attended full meeting of Directors of Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. when a considerable amount of Business was done Nat went down to Galt by early train, thence to Hamilton and Toronto</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is a warm dry morning I have not felt so well to day, from downward pressure in my bowels</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning Monthly Fair to day, but the attendance is but small, I was up in town, but felt so very uncomfortable from pressure that I came down soon, have got the copper still in peices &amp; spread on the floor Great fire in Berlin {now Kitchener} to day it began about noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 2 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning, and during the forenoon it was very close &amp; warm about 12 oclock as the noon Bell was ringing the rain began light at first and than became very heavy till about 2 when it seased for a short time and then began again. The cellars on Windham Street were again flooded. Have got the scroles bent to the proper circle and David Startup is cutting out the peices for enlarging the top and bottom Have begun the new goose tub an Oval one {space left blank for measurements} by {space blank again for measurements} long and 7 feet Have all of fine dry 2 inch clear pine. Parker is making a pair of rings for a manhole in side of still 15 inches diameter.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>Dull kind of morning, and warm all the forenoon but at 12moclock it began to rain and a little, but in the afternoon it began again and continued for some time This is our Fast Day Startup is getting pretty well with the work he is brazing the rims that goes around the top and bottom of the still, have got the 26 2 inch pipes from Booth for the gooze</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, dry and cool. Went out with Gideon Hood to examine the farm, and found large patches of the ground has been burnt up quite deep a foot &amp; more in some places. have got the Oval goose tub put together this evening and ready for hooping on Monday all made of the best clear dry pine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 6 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine cool morning and dry with a fine breese for drying the grain that is out The copper smith has begun to punch the holes ready for reviting the head of the still, each of the rings is all brazed together in one peice William started this evening for Chatham by the Great Western I intend on going down to Hamilton tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning. I started for Hamilton by the 6,45 train. got an introduction to the manger of the Gassworks there, Mr Littlehales who kindly showed me all through</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is a dry warm morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 9 1875</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a dull morning with indications of rain, and a few drops fell befor 8 oclock The coppersmith is riveting the rim to the head of the still, and farther on in the day was turning over the edge of the head of the still, this {Allan drew a small diagram of a funnel, of the still's head} the other man is still working at the goose soldering in the upright pipes Had a telegram from William who got to Chicago late last night and leaves there tomorrow morning. It began to rain about 6 pm but only lightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is quite a dull cool morning, with a considerable amount of dew on the ground</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a clear cold frosty morning the side walks are quite white with frost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 13 1875</span></h3> <p>This was a cool morning but dry got the sides of the Still soldered in the inside all over the heads of the rivits. We got the goose on its place and set up the tub all ready for hooping</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and at times somewhat cloudy and looking like rain Have been getting on tolerably well with the copper still and got it all ready for Meeting of Directors Wellington Mutual to day Got the fire started in the distillery this afternoon Went up to Ingles foundry and found that they are now pretty well on with the smoke box &amp; stalk for the chimney Then went on to the Exhibition ground, the attendance was thin, being the first day of the show</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This morning appeared cloudy &amp; like rain but it passed off, and the roads continued very dusty. The attendance at the show to day was not so large as at last years show on the 2d day Considerable progress was made to day in riviting the head on the still. the distillery was not lighted to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 16 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and a very fine rain is beginning during the whole of the forenoon it rained close and at times heavy yet a great many strangers came by the cars to the show it was more moderate in the afternoon but cold and disagreable. Had a good deal of trouble in turning over the still to prepare it for the bottom Began to Mash, the first time in the new tub</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>Cool dull morning and chilly after the rain We got the bottom tried on the still this morning, and David is now gathering it together so as to fit more tightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but chilly. It has taken us all the forenoon to get the still turned over on its side and put it in position for soldering round the rivit heads I have to day been seized with an attack of Lumbago which disabled me very much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 20 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cool [raw?] morning &amp; must have been frost last night there was some white on the sidewalks</p> <p>God the bottom of the Still all tinned with a thick coating of solder over the rivits and attempted to raise it up in its place but the joints would not permit it and had to lift the upper ones as well as the floor below,</p> <p>This afternoon was wet &amp; cold</p> <p>The papers report 2 feet of snow at Quebec this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This was a cool morning</p> <p>Got a mason from Dobbie to hold up under the copper boiler, he began after dinner</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Fine morning but frosty and snow near Goderich the mason still at work under the boiler</p> <p>began to raise the worm tub up stairs fully 2 feet and have got the pipe from the goose to the worm on</p> <p>Mrs A &amp; J went out to Rockwood, (about a girl</p> <p>the Beer pump burst in the main barrel</p> <p>The mason finished up with the patching a little at the wall under the 3 chamber still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 23 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a very cold morning, white frost on the sidewalks, and our gardin Pump frose fast</p> <p>got the large pipe on that conducts the vapour from the copper still to the column,</p> <p>I am still troubled with Lumbago</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>This was a fine dry morning</p> <p>Have found it necessary to make a new and larger tester at the worms mouth, the old one being only large enough to hold 44 gallˢ {gallons} where it requires to hold over 70</p> <p>Mrs A and I went down to Fishers MIlls and found Peter Idington going out of doors, they were thrashing to day with 10 span of Horses, Walter had built a large fine Barn with large storage for turnips, and ample room for feeding a number of cattle We left at 2 returned 1/4 to 8,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and looks like rain,</p> <p>a few very light showers fell but not enough to lay the dust</p> <p>Arthur Hogges died this morning aged 58</p> <p>I had to go home earlier this afternoon as the Lumbago was getting very painful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 27 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a cool morning but I was not able to get out of Bed, and was hardly able to turn myself with pains, Yesterday morning about 3 Oclock when I had with great difficulty got my leg over the bed a severe pain seized me in both sides (as seemed to me) at the same moment as if I had been jambed between 2 locomotives &amp; had to fall back into bed again, &amp; has been shifting down to my ancle, and is more like Thiatica {sciatica} We are progressing with the copper work</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and not so cold</p> <p>I feel a great deal better this morning &amp; was able to get on my clothes after Breakfast and look over the works</p> <p>I think we will get rid of the coppersmiths in a day or two now,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and I among many others was disapointed at not seeing the Eclipse of the Sun at 6 am to 7,30 for I only saw the sun slightly for 2 minutes &amp; then was too low to get a proper view of it, but it was seen at the distillery at that time quite plain for a minute or so,</p> <p>There was a good deal of rain to day, &amp; a great deal of lightning after dark and Thunder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 30 1875</span></h2> <p>This morning was dry, but cold &amp; raw</p> <p>But through the day several showers &amp; cold</p> <p>The paper this morning inform us of great destruction of property last night by the Thunder storm many Barns having been struck with lightning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 1</span></h2> <p>This has been a dry day morning but cold in the early part, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant</p> <p>We got the two chargers and the copper still measured to day and all boiled up, to test its tightness, only one small leak in the still was discovered, and the checking of an iron overflow pipe, Mr Reeves of the Grand Trunk freight Department was here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is quite wintry looking morning, all the sidewalks are white with frost and the remains of a shower of hailstones, The first charge was put in the copper still this morning, say 1100 galls {gallons}</p> <p>We had to stop the distillery to day, and shut of the water from the race to enable us to put in an additional pipe to conduct the water down to the new cold water pump that is to supply the extra demand for cooling the worm &amp; goose, and are trying to get the New Tester finished &amp; put in its place to day while not running,</p> <p>The Copper smiths got done to day and left for home, We got up the peice of new stalk to day and the spark catcher box in good time to day, also busy putting water pipe for new pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>This is somewhat of a cloudy morning but as the day advances it seems to clear up and turn out fine, We have not got the distillery started yet as the building could not be finished on Saturday night But the Rectifying house is charged and going all right</p> <p>I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. E. Wiman Esqr {Esquire} (of Dunn [Winie &amp; Co?] at 3.30 on his way West</p> <p>am getting stones drawn over to the river lot,</p> <p>Our new (Goulds) Pump came to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning with a slight drizzling rain</p> <p>Miss Bleaney left Higinbotham this morning for New York</p> <p>I notice this morning the death in Hamilton of one of my old aquaintance Mr John Fairgrieve on Sabbath evening the 3 Inst Born at Galashiels 11th Aug 1811and came to Canada in 1833 and shortly after became aquainted with him at the Wharf at Dundas.</p> <p>I went through Mr Raymonds sewing Mach {machine} factory which is now nearly finished, the carpenters are at work completing the benches tables et cetera all round the shops, and a great many of the heavy &amp; light Machines lathes et cetera are being set in their places &amp; the shafting being hunt, &amp; men fitting up One of Worswicks Steam Engines, they are also fitting up a noval heating apperatus with a fan</p> <p>Count Chaneery is Sitting</p> <p>{Drawing on the right hand side of the page. Long rectangle in the centre and on either side there are triangle-like shapes that are open at the top. Looks like it was drawn in pencil then traced with a pen. Likely the Noval apparatus, as under word}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This being our Monthly Fair day, has turned out to be at least a very unfavourable morning raining heavy and cold. The fare was poorly attended from the day being wet, between 3 &amp; 4 Oclock it poured down very heavy, There was also some Thunder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 7 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a raw cool morning but dry, but yet it continued cold though the sun shone through for the most of the forenoon</p> <p>About 4 Oclock it began to rain, and continued for half an hour</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>This is also a cool morning but dry, We had to disconect the water pumps but found nothing in it, and all went on well after starting</p> <p>Williams wife infant and little George started for Montreal this afternoon at 5 Oclock William Fisher accompanied them</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night the side walks &amp; grass all white, This has the appearance of going to be a very fine day, Recᵈ {Received} a note that Mr Alexander wants me particularly to go out immeaditly after dinner Mr Alan &amp; I went out before One Oclock, and found that Mrs Alexander had died at 1/2 past 11 not long after the note to me was written, her age is 65 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cool morning, with some frost on the planks of the sde walks, we have plenty of water in the Dam, and the water mill going with 3 pair of stones, James Allan has been at the Bayfield all last week to arrange about the sale of his land, Hugh Black of Fergus was found hanging this morning quite dead in one of the Brick houses of the G. Western Station the verdict of the jury was,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This is a dry cold morning, cold Westerly wind blowing, Had to stop for a couple of hours to examine into the coil of the still as it was making much less distilled water than formerly, and on testing it with cold water found out 2 holes in the new coil, sent Harley &amp; Heather 50 lbs more copper a 18¢ Peter Idington &amp; wife here to day</p> <p>Mr James Blain &amp; Mrs Blain of Galt appear to have sailed to day from Quebec in the steamer Sarmatian. Capᵗⁿ {Captain} Aird, master</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night, morter laying out was very hard, but this is going to be a fine clear day, I went out this morning to the Cemetry to if Mrs Alexanders Grave was ready and found all right</p> <p>George Sandilands died this morning at his Brothers house aged 38 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 14 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a charming morning for this time of the year and will be very favourable for the visit of the Leuᵗ {Lieutenant} Govornor of Ontario to day by the 10 Oclock train</p> <p>The Governor arrived at the time appointed and after receiving an address from the Council, went up to the Model farm ,</p> <p>Mrs Mather&amp; her neice from Toronto paid me a visit to day, and I did not attend the reception</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2> <p>This is quite a rainy morning, and very unfit for outdoor work, yet as we are laying down pipes to, and from the Rectifying house, we must push on and get them laid and the trenches filled up</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, but no rain, so that we will be able to finish the covering up of the pipes</p> <p>Had to drill a hole through the Brass piston rod of the spirit pump this morning as the screw into the crophead was too slack and came out,</p> <p>I attended the funeral of Thos {Thomas} Sandilands but not as far as the Cemetery it was so chilly &amp; raw and flakes of snow falling, There was a large attendance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>This is somewhat of a wintry looking morning, but rather less so than yesterday, Sabbath morning 17th, at a 1/4 to 9 small flakes of snow began to fall about a yard apart, there shortly after closer &amp; closer and in 10 minutes after it began, it came on quite heavy, and did not melt at first, at 10,30 Temp 34° and snowing heavy about 1 Oclock it had stopped and became soft,</p> <p>This forenoon a good deal melted away</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>This is rather a promising morning, and very little of the snow remaining,</p> <p>Working at cattle sheds repairs of floors, windows et cetera and Johnston Gibson at spouts for new Mash tuns</p> <p>Went up after dinner with W Hamilton Tome {Tomb} stone cutter to arrange about cutting letters on the Monument</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, but the Mill Dam had a thin coating of ice over it, which very soon melted away, the day being mild</p> <p>Hamiltons man began to letter the Tome stone about 11 Oclock, and at 3 Oclock, I changed the inscription and ordered sunk pannels on 3 sides</p> <p>William went to Brantford &amp; Paris this morning,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 21 1875</span></h2> <p>This is quite a mild morning, and not unlike rain,</p> <p>William returned from Brantford at noon,</p> <p>And N. Higinbotham and I intend leaving for Montreal by the 5 Oclock train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 28 1875</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning &amp; not hard frost but it is time to take in cabbage &amp;c which we are doing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a blustering morning with showers of snow and sleet and the afternoon also, likewise the evening</p> <p>This morning though cold yet dry, and as the day advanced it became milder and the most of the snow melted away, We began this morning to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying house, and had down the boiler maker from Ingles foundry who lightened the ends of the tubes and also a leak in front of the fire box where a crack was discovered, &amp; he got done by dark, We also took down the shafting &amp; straightened the line of it and put a key into the coupling instead of the steel pin through it,</p> <p>got up the Hale stove in Priory to day, William went down to Hamilton this morning,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a colder morning &amp; harder frost</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>There has been a hard frost through the night and the Dam is all frozen over, We have begun this morning to fit up the New water pump for the Rectifying Pump</p> <p>This is the Monthly Fair Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a frosty morning the Dam still frozen over But the day turned out very fine, went out to the Cemetery in the forenoon, and then started with Mr A down to Aberfoyle and found the roads very hard</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This has been a moderate morning, but the frost has an effect in reducing the water in the Dam</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This was a fine mild morning</p> <p>The forenoon has been milder than yesterday</p> <p>The mildness of the afternoon enduced me to get some Morter made and pointed up a great many chinks in the logs at the East end of the Priory, We are still working at the new water Pump - All three New fermenting tuns are charged for the first time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 8 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a most splended day, mild and Autumn like,</p> <p>This is a fine morning though dull yet very mild, still the ice is on the Dam yet</p> <p>I went up with the men with a load of turf for the graves &amp; got most all of them covered a fresh &amp; will finish them tomorrow</p> <p>We are still working at the new pump,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, but dry, yet looks very much like rain or snow, the temperature is about 30° to 31°</p> <p>I went up again this forenoon and finished all the Graves with fresh turf, and likewise covered the grave of the late Mrs George Worsley, and did not leave untill I had completed the whole by 1, Oclock</p> <p>Started the Steam Engine this afternoon as the water is getting light</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>It has been raining all last night and this there is a coat of snow on the ground and still falling bot rain and sleet which seems now to melt as fast as it falls</p> <p>Had to repair the Water wheel of the Mill to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>A little frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became quite mild and soft, and turned out a very fine day</p> <p>A Mr Robertson from Glasgow was here to day, he is a flour and Butter Merchant</p> <p>Have been making some iron Barrels for holding hot ashes when taken out of the stoves</p> <p>Went out to the Great Western station to meet Alfred Stroud</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This was another very fine morning, and as the day advanced it became an exceedingly pleasant day</p> <p>In the afternoon Mrs A &amp; I went out to see Mr Alexander, and found him but moderately well</p> <p>Between Steam and water we are running 5 pair of stones at present,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2> <p>This was quite a different kind of morning cold, and snowing but it melted as fast as it fell, but during the middle of the day it was not so bad, a great many Buggies and waggons in town to day, &amp; there was a well filled market, We have 5 pair of stones on to day also,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 15 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was quite stormy and a good deal of snow fell, which made walking to Church rather unpleasant, It is somewhat milder to day but slight showers of fine snow is still falling, Which continued during the day off &amp; on Attended our annual Church Meetting for the election of Office bearers &amp; examination of a/cs {accounts}</p> <p>Peter Idington was here and both called at Gutheries Office &amp; got a statement of afc {account} also a cheque for $151,,15 which Mr Isington took charge of</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>This is a stormy morning, snow falling pretty heavy but as the ground is very wet, there is less prospect of laying so as to make sleighing,</p> <p>It is stated to day that Mr J Williamson of the Golden Lion has bought the shop he is in at present for $13,500 from F Chadwick &amp; also the shop next to it from Sandilands for $11,000, so that property is not falling in value.</p> <p>William Fisher came home from Montreal through the night,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>There was hard frost last night, the glass stood at 20° at 7 am, more snow has also fallen so that the ground is all covered with snow but by no means enough for sleighing</p> <p>Have begun this morning to break out stuff for 2 more fermenting tuns of same size as those made last, Wᵐ {William} Fisher is helping with the Tuns</p> <p>I attended the funeral of the late James Wallace who died at Orangeville &amp; brought to our Cemetery, he was 77 years old,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustry morning, with occasional showers of snow, there was frost last night which froze the ruts in the roads and made them very rough</p> <p>Wᵐ {Willilam} went down to Toronto by the 11 am train to meet Guest</p> <p>We sent all the planks for the tuns up to Stewarts plaining Mill and got them all done in about 5 hours, plained on both sides,</p> <p>David, Andrew and Annie have the measles</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning and the streets are wet As the day advances the snow is melting away</p> <p>Wᵐ returned from Toronto at 10 Oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning the glass at 32° as the day advanced, it became quite mild and the roads slushy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 22 1875</span></h2> <p>It froze pretty sharp last night, at 7 this morning the glass stood at 20° below freezing, but became milder as the day advanced</p> <p>I went up to Raymonds new shop to examine their boiler feed pump has found it far too small for my purpose, I found them taking out their heater out of the ground, which described on the 5th October, And he is not putting in another of the same construction, but 44 inches diam {diameter} instead of 36 inches, and 200 two inch tubes 15 feet long, in place of [illegible word, crossed out] 30 three inch tubes 12 feet long, the new shell is made of 3/16 th pates</p> <p>M.P. Ryan Esqr {Esquire} M.P. of Montreal has failed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>This is a milder morning but dull and dark, and turning to thaw, and after breakfast the mist fell like fine rain, have been at the Foundry looking for a larger feed pump for the distillery Boiler, but on further consideration it was thought that to increase the speed of the present one would do, &amp; have resolved to try that</p> <p>Called in at the gass works and found that they got their Boiler built in all the pipes round the walls for heating and that they will start the fire for the first time this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>This is a dull cold morning, threatning Snow But as the advances it is getting much colder and the is blowing pretty fresh from the N West</p> <p>we are getting on well with dressing the edges of the Staves for the tuns</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a very sharp morning 18° below freezing, the ice on the Dam strong enough for plenty of skaters taking advantage of the dry day I may say fine winter day though cold</p> <p>I had to place a Constable in charge of the Bridges farm houses, as Wᵐ {William} Heavar {Hewar?} who was granted leave to live in the house while he was in the employ of the tenant Alfred Stroud but after his services were discontinued he persisted is staying there after the Lease had expired on Sabbath the 21st and began to remove floors &amp; doors from the outhouses which I stopped</p> <p>Have got all the staves dressed on the edges now &amp; the 2 bottom ready,</p> <p>Johnston Gibson took away his tool chest this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning and quite a change from yesterday, and during the forenoon it rained for some time, and the afternoon it also rained and continued dark all the time</p> <p>The roads are getting sloppy again</p> <p>Mr Weir from Thorold called, he is from Straven in Scotland</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This a somewhat better morning</p> <p>As the day advanced it became better but clear and cold for some time in the afternoon</p> <p>Mrs A &amp; I went to see Mr Alexander and found him very poorly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 29 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very cold morning, the wind strong from the North &amp; N. West &amp; blew hard all night</p> <p>As the day advances it is getting colder, the wind is desperately cold</p> <p>Went out to the York Road farm and allowed Heavar {Hewar?} to take away the things he left, and I got the key of the House,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This is another cold morning at 6 Oclock the glass stood at Zero, and at 7 am it was 3° below</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>The frost is not so keen this morning and the snow is making its appearance more freely</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 2 1875</span></h2> <p>This was more of a wintry morning, with showers of snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This morning the glass was 17° above Zero and turned out a very fine day</p> <p>This was our Feast Day in our Church</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h2> <p>This is a soft foggy morning,and as the day advanced a thaw came on which made the streets sloppy</p> <p>In the afternoon a drizzling rain came on being short of cut firewood we set to work with a fair supply of water and cut a very large pile of it have not got the first fermenting tun finished after the men having off at other work for 3 days or so,</p> <p>Mr Alexander is not so well this morning,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 6 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very unpleasant day for walking light rain fell and froze as it fell making the road extremely slippery in going to Church &amp; continued all day,</p> <p>This morning was of any thing worse having continued raining &amp; freezing during the night and all day, much the same as yesterday</p> <p>The men took the staves of the fermenting tun appart after fitting the hoops, And laid down the bottom of the next, Dobby was absent all day</p> <p>It began to snow in the evening and about 2 or 3 inches fell,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>There is a fine coating of snow on the hard icy ground but about 9 am a fine rain like wet mist began to fall, and about 10 it turned to rain, which if it continued destroy the prospects of sleighing,</p> <p>Towards the middle of the afternoon John &amp; I went out to the York Road farm in the cutter for the first time this winter, To examine the ground for the best locality for Building 2 hog pens, &amp; also with the view of taking advantage of the best site for not creating any nucence {nuisance}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>This morning began with a shower of snow which made it excellent sleighing,</p> <p>I went out with Mr Gideon Hood to see if it would suit to build them on the Rocks farm next to the inside creek, But he considered it by far too great a distance to have the slop, And will therefor have to Build them on the nearest farm, I got advice from Guthrie on the Law of nucience {nuisance}</p> <p>WIlliam and Higinbotham went down to Hamilton this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 1875</span></h2> <p>There was more snow falling this morning and a little during the day</p> <p>Great hurry is making it in the New Town Hall to get properly washed out, the Plastering is finished &amp; all the scaffolding out of the way, the Cheque for Duties to day was no less than $9257,74</p> <p>William returned by the last train this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h2> <p>A little snow falling this morning , and the weather is mild</p> <p>This is the Fat Cattle Show day and a great many fine large animals were exhibited Oxen, sheep &amp; pigs, and a splended display of Fouls of all kinds, and the day turned out exceedingly fine, which brought a great many people to attend Kennedys Concert for the opening of the New Hall in the addition of the market House,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h2> <p>It is snowing pretty close this morning and will greatly improve the sleighing</p> <p>And during the day there was frequent showers of snow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 13 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning we found a fresh coating of snow</p> <p>This morning we find a heavier coating which will add greatly to the sleighing which is now very good But as the weather is very mild and the drops falling from the roofs it may turn to thaw yet</p> <p>Both Alice &amp; Eddy have the Measles,</p> <p>I had two of the Shortreeds here to day Estimating for the construction of the 2 large hog pens I was about to build on the farm on the York Road, The price of the lumber laid down here from Barry at $11 pr M delᵈ {delivered} out on the Ground is the only reasonable portion of cost, More snow has fallen this evening J.C. Couper was here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>This is a fine pleasant winter morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, there is a pretty full market to day It is positively ascertained That important documents have been Registered that was promised should not be done without some urgent cause or break of faith,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning with a light shower of snow, The wind is from the South East, and frequent showers of snow through the day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>This is a cold morning with a light flurry of snow but through the day it got milder</p> <p>Higinbotham &amp; I went up to Stratford by the 6 oclock train, and was met at the Station by John &amp; his double gray team, the night was cold and stormy and drifting a good deal,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2> <p>This was a pritty cold morning in Stratford We left by train at 1/2 past 9</p> <p>Have men out at the farm fixing a pump to clear the lower floor of the Barn of water,</p> <p>between 5 &amp; 6 the Thermometer stood about Zero</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>This is a very sharp morning at 7 a little below Zero the middle of the day it was clear and the Sun shone out for a while, The men went out again to deepen the well for the pump at the farm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 20 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday a very cold day, at 8 Oclock it was 5° below Zero and about 11 and we went to Church 1/2° below zero And at 10 pm was again 5° below</p> <p>This morning at 1/2 past 6 am it was 9° above Zero, and became milder as the day advanced, and after 2 pm it became quite soft on the roads and has the appearance of a thaw,</p> <p>The men were out at the Barn with the pump again &amp; to bring it in to thaw it,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning and the roads quite soft, and the water begining to drop from the eves, as the day advanced it began to rain lightly and continued so more or less all day</p> <p>The men were out at the farm fixing the protection for the pump</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>This is another soft morning &amp; quite mild</p> <p>And as the day advanced the streets became very slushey and the gutters running with water, the snow is mostly washed of the roads and poor prospects for sleighing at Christmas</p> <p>Recᵈ {Received} interest to day on Mrs McLeans, Mortgage from Thomson &amp; Jackson $20,,88</p> <p>Mr Alexander very poorly to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 23 1875</span></h2> <p>Tis is a remarkably fine mild morning the Sun shining out, but the streets and crossing are very muddy, and little or no snow except along the hard trodden part of the roads and the sides of fences in the Country, P Idington came up this morning, He drew, Anguss, Interest, &amp; Thomas &amp; Jackman {vig?} $32 less his $4 advance &amp; I paid her $28, she paid me $4 on a/c of what I advanced, leaving $1,, due me,</p> <p>The Execution of {blank space} for the murder of his wife took place in the Jaol yard this morning he died without the least struggle whatever Heave been repairing the Steam Mill bridge, Mr Alexander very ill last night some better this morning, Mrs A and I went out in the afternoon and found him on the soffa &amp; labouring hard to get up the phlegm &amp; talked more than he has done to me for 3 week past</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>This is a very different kind of morning hard frost and the mudd all frozen dry, yet it is dull &amp; dark &amp; were it not for the high wind it would snow</p> <p>About 1 Oclock it began to rain a fine shower of partly rain &amp; partly fine hail and froze as it fell making the roads very slippery,</p> <p>Mr Alexander is of any thing a little better this forenoon, The Butchers have opened out to day a splended display of meat of all kinds in the New Market, where there is plenty of room to exhibit it to advantage</p> <p>About 8 Oclock it rained hard and must have continued for some times,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY</span></h2> <p>This is Christmas morning, mild with a little drizzling rain, went round all the works, which were going, And had only returned to begin Breakfast when James came to inform me that the slop pipes next the vats had broken down, I went forthwith &amp; got John McPherson, John &amp; W Fisher was sent for and all was got ready in a short time, the roads were wet &amp; sloppy, We dined at Higinbothams, and towards evening it dried up &amp; froze hard</p> <p>A great many young folks were skating on the dam till late at night, the ice was fine for it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 27 1875</span></h2> <p>Sabbath there was a coating of snow of an inch deep had fallen, shortly after a fine shower of rain began and continued both going and returning from Church, &amp; during the afternoon also, between 4 &amp; 5 a heave {heavy} shower came on, with thunder &amp; lightning the water overflowing the eve troughs, and thickned so as to prevent it running, it got dark very soon as 7pm the glass stood at 41° with less rain but dark</p> <p>But to day it was quite dry and the roads quite hard, but abundance of water running over the dam, Broke the driver of No water mill</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>There was {bitter?} hard frost this morning, the roads quite dry, the mornings are dark, men can hardly see to work before 1/2 past 7,</p> <p>William went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train</p> <p>Had meeting of Insurance Directors to day leveed assessment for 5° per cent, appointed delegates to parliament to water Bill now introduced</p> <p>Got David Startup now on a visit to repair the worm of Gin still</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is another mild morning for this time of the year, the roads are almost good sleighing from the very mist settling on the ground and freezing, but the waggons are more in use for any distance or with a load, David Startup, has been all day at the Gin still,</p> <p>And as the Beer Pump is getting very frail and bursting out in the sides every little while, &amp; having heard that one Party in Toronto has made some lately I will go down &amp; see what like they are tomorrow before ordering from Cincinatti</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 30 1875</span></h2> <p>This is also a mild morning like an April one and intend leaving by the early train for Toronto. And William had to leave for Paris &amp; Brantford</p> <p>In Toronto I found business very dull &amp; not as usual as the last of the year, I went to several of the Engineers shops to see if any of them had made or could make within a short time a forse pump for the Distillery &amp; failed to get any thing to suit</p> <p>The streets were in a great mess with mudd</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning the glass about 40°, and in the forenoon about 42 1/2 and really charming weather, We are very busy taking stock of the Mill &amp; Distillery,</p> <p>William returned from Brantford by the noon train &amp; finds that Brown must go to the wall,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Second page from pamphlet/ad entitled "The Secret of Prosperity!". Corresponds with the following page of the diary. Appears to be an ad for H. D. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front cover of diary}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL.</p> <p>1873.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DIARY - 1873.</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Wednesday 1 1873</p> <p>This is a fine new year's day plenty of snow on the ground to make good sleighing, and many driving round paying visits,</p> <p>all the works are stopt as usual, the weather is very moderate 26 {degree sign} above zero at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Thursday 2 1873 </pre> <p>Quite moderate this morning and has some appearance of a thaw</p> <p>The beer pump burst again this forenoon and have put on a new lower branch which was ready at hand</p> <p>It began to rain about 11 Oclock and continued through the afternoon with more like sleet and was freezing as it fell,</p> <p>Had some trouble with the beer pump again and put all right</p> <p>Towards dark it was raining very heavy and at time showers of sleet and snow, Walter Idington was here and went home tonight</p> <pre> January Friday 3 1873 </pre> <p>Mild morning and the snow soft and full of water underneath, and up to the ancles in water at every step, had took down the other branch of the pump from Ingles and gave it to Arms &amp; Worswick to finish, as he will not start work at his Foundry untill Monday</p> <p>Wm and I went out to Mr Alexanders and read over the will of my late step mother Jean Allan</p> <pre> January Saturday 4 1873 </pre> <p>It was different weather this morning, hard frost and the roads dried up and hard, the check valve of the feed pipe of the mill boiler got clogged up with lime and had to put in a spare one we had, and Arms &amp; Worswick bored a hole and put in a cock in it</p> <p>Mr A.B. Stewart passed up to Stratford this afternoon about Clarke's estate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Monday 6 1873 </pre> <p>This was a fair winter day very little snow fell, But frequent light showers of snow yesterday with a beating wind. Mr A.B. Stewart got down yesterday by freight train. William is confined to the House with Mumps but came out the middle of the day.</p> <p>Mr A.B. Stewart and Daughter left here for Montreal this afternoon at 5 Oclock. The beer pump rod broke this evening, and we got Hooper to put a new piece in &amp; finished it by 11 p.m.</p> <pre> January Tuesday 7 1873 </pre> <p>This is a fine morning</p> <pre> January Wednesday 8 1873 </pre> <p>This is the monthly fair day, but there being no cattle brought in for sale, there was little difference from day The day was cold blustering with frequent showers of snow Working late to night fixing the coupling of hoisting tackle of the Rectifying house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Thursday 9 1873 </pre> <p>Very cold morning with a stiff westerly wind, glass at about zero at 7 a.m. Grand Trunk trains are much delayed for want of water many of the locomotives have to leave their loads or trains and run down to Acton for water Had to cool of the still this morning as the Montifuce pipe was choacked and found large lumps of solder and pieces of brick stuck into it, and had to saw of the bend that went down inside the still, and it works well now</p> <p>[at top of page] Thursday 9th Jany 2 locomotives went down at 12 minutes past 11 for water at Acton and returned at 1:46 p.m. = 2 hours 34 m</p> <pre> January Friday 10 1873 </pre> <p>Very cold, at 6 a.m. it was 6 [degree sign] below zero, and a dry cold westerly wind, and about noon down to zero. The Grand Trunk men came down with the new pump shaft, and although cautioned by me to work the pumps by hand first and then examine the discharge pipe below the floor, as I was sure that it was frozen, and not to start the wheel to pump untill they were positive that there was no ice, but my advice was departed from in the latter case, and when attached to the wheel and 2 or three stropes made a gaskin fly out of a joint, and the water flew in all directions, so that had not that relief been given, the shaft would have broken again The men went home to Stratford again this evening at night 9:30 p.m. 4" below zero) William is improving</p> <pre> January Saturday 11 1873 </pre> <p>Still cold at 7 a.m. 3" below zero and a keen wind and continued cold through the day The pump inspector Jamison and another man were here this afternoon, about thawing the discharge pipes and I offered to draw all the water off the race to allow them to work. William is a good deal better this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Monday 13 1873 </pre> <p>There is quite a change of weather this morning, which gave appearance of it last night, the glass is up to about 4o" at 1/2 past 10 a.m. William is considerably better this morning. It began to rain about noon &amp; continued off and on all the afternoon so that the roads became quite sloppy &amp; sweaming with water . The men came down from Stratford to examine the Grand Trunk pipes</p> <pre> January Tuesday 14 1873 </pre> <p>This morning is mild so far but just below freezing, and the roads are dry and very slippery</p> <pre> January Wednesday 15 1873 </pre> <p>This morning is dry and moderate, but is turning into a thaw, which I hope may help us in getting the Grand Trunk pipes free from ice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Thursday 16 1873 </pre> <p>Heavy rain through the night, and a very close rain this morning Have begun to fix the Grand Trunk pipes again this morning, and the plan of thawing the frozen pipes which came into my head when sitting thinking on various plans the other night, and that was to attach a steam pipe to the Boiler and turn that on to thaw the ice, and have got Todd to fix the cock to the Boiler</p> <pre> January Friday 17 1873 </pre> <p>This is quite another kind of morning, hard frost &amp; clear weather, and the roads very icy &amp; slippery Have got the steam pipe attached to the Boiler of the Engine which heats up the cast iron exceedingly well Having to stop the water mill the Dam is flowing very copiously This afternoon the wind has chopped round to North &amp; is getting very cold, and likely to freeze hard to night William over in the Office to day</p> <pre> January Saturday 18 1873 </pre> <p>This is a cold morning, and the glass stood at zero at 8 a.m., it was very cold during the night and must have been down to 5" or 6" below It has been snowing all the forenoon, Geo Lind came down from Fergus this morning, &amp; left for Hamilton at 1 a m There is a good deal of wheat comming in the price is firmer $1.20 to [blank] for Fall, and $1.21. to 1.22 for Spring John &amp; 2 men have been all day at the Grand Trunk pipes keeping the steam on &amp; the water running over the Dam is going yo keep on all night &amp; tomorrow I shortened the iron conecting rod 1/2 an inch, and must charge $1 for that job William is much better to day, has been at the Office &amp; the Bank</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Monday 20 1873 </pre> <p>Moderate weather 10" to 12" above zero, &amp; snowing as the day advanced it was a little milder, with snow continuing, Got the Grand Trunk pipe clear of ice about 10 Oclock last night, and had the Pumps going this morning, and the water mill with 3 run of stones. I observe that my old friend Mr Thomas Dennie Harris who died on Saturday last was interred to day in Toronto. I have known him since 1831 he was born in Boston in 1803 and was entering his 70th year of his age ------------- Keg butter from Brill 66 lbs 4 taken of = 62 sent down stairs</p> <pre> January Tuesday 21 1873 </pre> <p>Mild morning with a considerable fall of snow and kept on snowing all forenoon At 1. oclock went out to G.W. station to attend the Funeral of young Mrs Grange (Agnes oldest daughter of the late James Webster, aged 33 years, Revd A Palmer performed the service at the grave)</p> <pre> January Wednesday 22 1873 </pre> <p>This is a mild morning Have begun to grind coal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Thursday 23 1873 </pre> <p>This is a moderate morning 6° above zero, with a little snow, and light Easterly wind. William made ready and started for Hamilton by the one Oclock train. About this time the wind began to increase and the snow became much heavier, and became sharp and very cold and most pearcing against the wind</p> <pre> January Friday 24 1873 </pre> <p>This is also a moderate morning 8° above zero and deep snpw in some places, trains late the night Express passed up at 1/4 to 7. am The whole night was very course and the wind whistling through every crack. The Snow Plough passed up at 1/2 past 11 propelled by 2 Engines then after her the morning Express also driven by 2 Engines. Mr W.J. Spicer was on board &amp; spoke to him. Accounts from all quarters speak of the late storm as unprecedented, and all trains long behind time William came home about 11 Oclock p.m.</p> <pre> January Saturday 25 1873 </pre> <p>This has been a very moderate winter day that about noon where the Sun shone on the side walk it was wet. Got the bevel wheel on the upright shaft of the steam mill reaised a little as it was too deep in geer, and then got up steam to set the pumps in motion to keep them from freezing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Monday 27 1873 </pre> <p>This was a fine clear morning 2° above zero As the day advanced it became very mild almost approaching a thaw, and very inviting for a sleigh ride, made a hurried call at Mr Alexanders Sheehan is filling the ice house now</p> <pre> January Tuesday 28 1873 </pre> <p>This morning much milder only 22° above zero But as the day advanced it became much colder blowing a stiff N. West wind and was very cold The County Council organized today and reelected Mr Thomas Mair as their Warden for the th time. Had to draw some copper wire that I ordered from New York being 22 instead of 26 as ordered and had to spin it into 3 ply.</p> <pre> January Wednesday 29 1873 </pre> <p>This is a very cold morning at 6 a.m. it was 20" below zero at 1/2 past 7 was 25° below, and at 10 a.m. 6° below fortunately there is almost no wind otherwise it would be dreadfully cold, it was difficult to keep up any throughout the night, the glass went down to freezing in my Parlour. Attended the Funeral of Mrs Helen Neeve formerly (Leden) who died in Buffalo last week of cacer in the breast &amp; side, aged 72 and one of the first settlers in Guelph Ingles &amp; Hunter got a heavy band of refined iron 65 lbs a</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Thursday 30 1873 </pre> <p>This morning is not quite so cold only 2° below zero at 1/2 past 7 a.m., ;ittle or no wind Preparing to fill an addition to the Ice House</p> <pre> January Friday 31 1873 </pre> <p>This is a mild morning 12° above zero at 1/2 past 7 the weather clear, and little or no wind but from N.West. Weighed our own middlings water mill. 43 lbs to the bushl Eby of Salem 40 lbs</p> <pre> McLean, Aberfoyle 35 " </pre> <pre> February Saturday 1 1873 </pre> <p>This is rather colder morning than yesterday a little snow falling, and the little wind that is blowing is cold And as the day advanced it became colder, yet the water is holding out tolerably well 2 run all the forenoon but had to take of one run to allow them enough water to saw wood with the wind N.West and colder still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Monday 3 1873 </pre> <p>Yesterday morning it was very cold at a 1/4 past 7 a.m. it was 7° below zero and quite calm the G,T, night train passed down at 8.45 a.m. This morning was much milder and as the day advanced it became close &amp; thick and has an appearance of thaw or rain</p> <pre> February Tuesday 4 1873 </pre> <p>Quite a mild morning, with a little mist and as the day advanced it became a thaw William went up to Stratford at 10 a.m. and I went down to the Steam Saw Mill at Freelton to look out for a supply of saw dust for an additional ice house, and also to enquire about staves for a new still It became colder in returning home and froze hard in the evening</p> <pre> February Wednesday 5 1873 </pre> <p>This is the Monthly Fair day ground hard and dry, and the sky bright &amp; clear There was a great many cattle on the ground which the shortness of Feed compelled the owners to sell if possible although not fat or in good condition, and prices were very low. William came home from Stratford this afternoon at 5 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Thursday 6 1873 </pre> <p>This is a fine clear morning, glass 36" above zero</p> <pre> February Friday 7 1873 </pre> <p>This is a fine morning. During last night 2 trains collided in Trainers Cut, and the Engines and 8 or ten cars were very much injured, they worked all night to get the wreck out of the way. But when I went out to see it after breakfast there was no less than 11 pairs of wheels piled on the top of one of the tenders, and it took them till noon before the passenger trains passed. The roads are slushey to day</p> <pre> February Saturday 1873 </pre> <p>There is quite a change from yesterday hard frost this morning, and a slight shower of snow, during the day wind got up and it became quite cold. Chambers went down to Freelton saw mill for sawdust with the new box I made on purpose, and got home with a load at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Monday 10 1873 </pre> <p>This is a very sharp morning it was 5" below zero at 1/2 past 6 a.m. Yesterday was also very cold with a keen N.West wind blowing pritty stiff John went up to Enotsville this morning</p> <pre> February Tuesday 11 1873 </pre> <p>It has the appearance of thaw this morning the walls of the Mill &amp; all the stone Buildings are quite white with the frost comming out. Preparing to start for Detroit &amp; Windsor</p> <pre> February Wednesday 12 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Thursday 13 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> February Friday 14 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> February Saturday 15 1873 </pre> <p>This has been a moderate day, I left the City of Detroit this morning at 9 o'clock by the Great Western Railway and arrived home at 5 p.m., the day was frosty yet clear.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Monday 17 1873 </pre> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advances it becomes milder. About the middle of the day it was quite mild and thawing fast and the roads are becoming bare of snow, Peter Idington here today</p> <pre> February Tuesday 18 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> February Wednesday 19 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Thursday 20 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> February Friday 21 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> February Saturday 22 1873 </pre> <p>This was a cold morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Monday 24 1873 </pre> <p>This is another very cold morning more from the wind blowing than what the glass shows being only at zero at 7 a.m. ,whereas yesterday morning at same hour it was 8 below zero, with a sharp wind also. The gas in Chalmers Church was frozen and prevented service and the congregation dispersed.</p> <pre> February Tuesday 25 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> February Wednesday 26 1873 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> February Thursday 27 1873 </pre> <p>There has been a heavy fall of snow through the night</p> <pre> February Friday 28 1873 </pre> <p>This is a very cold morning, 10" below zero and at 1/2 past 10 the mercury rose to 12 above and the day turned out very fine. This is our Fast day in the Church.</p> <pre> March Saturday 1 1873 </pre> <p>This morning at 7 the glass stood at 5" above zero. I was in great anxiety about corn, having mashed the last we had, and though we have a good many cars of it laying at Stratford, where I had thoughts of going to try to push it on, when word came in that a car had come to hand by the Western and during the day another by the Grand Trunk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> March Monday 3 1873 </pre> <p>Yesterday, Sabbath morning 2 March, was mild at 7 a.m. 24° above zero, at 9 a.m. 30° with a light powdering snow falling, our Communion Sabbath, -- a light snow on ground. This morning was very different, at 7 a.m. 6° above zero and a cold north wind blowing also a little snow, at 1/2 past 2 it was colder 4" above zero and wind getting stronger &amp; colder.</p> <pre> Presentation this evening to Mr White G T Freight agent of gold watch &amp; chain, also broach &amp; ear rings for Mrs W, being about to leave Guelph and become General Freight Agent in Toronto. </pre> <pre> March Tuesday 4 1873 </pre> <p>This is another cold morning glass about zero at 7 a.m. Wind still northerly, but the weather fine and clear</p> <p>John Young Esqr of Hamilton died this afternoon aged 65</p> <pre> March Wednesday 5 1873 </pre> <p>This morning at 1/2 past 6 a.m. the glass stood at 11° below zero, but as the day advanced it became mild and above freezing. I went down to Acton to McDonalds Mill to look after long lumber for still staves</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> March Thursday 6 1873 </pre> <p>This morning it was not quite so cold the glass stood at zero at 7 a.m., and as the day advanced it became quite pleasant</p> <pre> March Friday 7 1873 </pre> <p>This is a fine mild morning at 1/2 past 9 a.m. the glass stood at 45° and drops falling from the eves of the houses. I had intended to have gone down to attend the Funeral of my old friend John Young Esqr of Hamilton where he died on Tuesday last at 4 o'clock p.m. He was born at Galston in Ayrshire in 1808 and was in his 65 year I have known him since 1833, but as I felt my legs very painfull and stiff last night I concluded not to go</p> <p>[newspaper clipping] The tender of the Joseph Hall Manufacturing Company, Oshawa, to supply the pumping machinery for the Ottawa Waterworks, at the price of $40,000 was accepted last evening. The other tenders were: Barclay, Montreal, $40,500, and Goldie &amp; McCulloch, Galt, $49,000</p> <pre> March Saturday 8 1873 </pre> <p>This a fine winter morning, dry and a light wind. I went down to Lime House Station and got a horse &amp; cutter from Thos Gowdy and went down to Douglas &amp; Bannermans Saw Mill to see what they could do in cutting long stuff for staves of still. I then went down to Cox's Mill near Milton, who could saw long enough stuff but as he is not in the habbit of cutting Bill stuff &amp; as some might be rejected and thrown on his hands he declined so far unless I could not get it elsewhere but would charge $27. per M. laid down at Georgetown so I ordered it at the first mill, and came home by the 6 o.clock train, It was very stormy in the afternoon and a heavy fall of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> GENERAL STATEMENT Town of Guelph RECEIPTS </pre> <p>To balance from last year 262.10</p> <pre> Cash Tavern Licenses $1350.00 " Shop " 745.00 " Billiard " 260.00 ---------- 2355.00 Interest on Guelph &amp; Preston D'bnts 1176.00 Market fees and rents 2949.86 Town Hall rents 392.65 Butcher's rents and sheds &amp;c 702.94 --------- 4045.45 Cash High School Treasurer 82.00 " Legislative grant 657.00 " Superannuation fund 14.00 ---------- 753.00 Assessment balance of 1871 1541.78 " " 1872 26565.55 ------------- 28107.33 </pre> <pre> Cash non-resident taxes 597.24 " Police fines 422.06 " Rack rents 10.50 " S.W. Agricultural Society 200.00 " Rent Exhibition ground 61.00 " Capt. Bruce returned 10.00 " Pound keeper's fines 24.39 " County grant 500.00 --------- 1825.19 ----------- </pre> <p>Total 38524.07</p> <pre> EXPENDITURES </pre> <p>By Roads and Bridges 2740.00</p> <pre> 4 Wards 798.66 --------- 3538.66 Fire and water 2189.28 Market house 826.73 Relief 737.05 Central Exhibition 616.76 Insurance 326.60 Printing and stationary 418.95 --------- 5115.37 Tree planting 30.15 Board of healthe 35.00 Remittance of taxes 31.64 " of Licenses 151.37 -------- 248.16 County Rate 4312.50 Watering streets 654.00 ----------- 4966.50 Redemption &amp; Interest Debentures 4357.20 Public Schools 6640..18 High School 446.22 Separate do 620.00 ---------- 7706.40 Bills retired 1871 4979.86 Salaries 4287.00 Miscellaneous payments 2417.48 Collectors commission for 1871 529.21 Balance 378.23 --------- 907.44 38524.07 </pre> <p>John Harvey, Town Treasurer</p> <p>To the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Town of Guelph Gentlemen--- The undersigned beg to report that they have examined and audited the Treasurers Books, and compared the Vouchers with the payments made, and found them correct. The receipts from the various sources of revenue exhibited in the detailed statement herewith presented amount to $38,524.07. and the expenditures to $38,145.84, leaving a balance in the hands of the Treasurer on the 31st of December 1872 of $378.23. They further report that the Books are clean and neatly kept.</p> <pre> All which is respectfully submitted. W.S.G. Knowles </pre> <p>March 3rd,1873 William Hart Auditors</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 8</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning, dry and a light wind, I went down to Lime house station and got a horse &amp; cutter from Thos Gowdy and went down to Douglas &amp; Bannersmans saw mill to see what they could do in cutting long stuff for staves of (?), I then went down to Cox Mill near Milton, who could saw long enough stuff but as he is not in the habit of cutting (?) stuff &amp; as some might he rejected and thrown on his hand, he declined so far unless I could not get it elsewhere but would charge $27. (?) laid down at Georgetown so I ordered it at the first mill, and came home by the 6 oclock train, it was very stormy in the afternoon and a heavy fall of snow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Monday 10 1873</span></h2> <p>Moderate weather the snow laying still,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday 11 1873</span></h2> <p>[Blank]</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday 12 1873</span></h2> <p>Putting up a new oak receiver of about 2000 galls for reducing in previous to pumping it into the upper receiver in the rectifying room</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday 13. 1873</span></h2> <p>Rather coldish this morning, but is better through the day</p> <p>I went up this afternoon to (?) farm and bought 5 pigs from her man Rudd</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Friday 14 1873</span></h2> <p>It was mild this morning, and during the day it was quite showery and the roads covered with water</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday 15 1873</span></h2> <p>This is thick foggy morning &amp; raining at 7 a.m. &amp; must have been raining during the night for the water is running copiously all over, but has not as of yet made any increase in the river.</p> <p>Attended the funeral of Mr. John Gow (father of Peter Gow) aged 84, the weather was very disagreeable raining all the afternoon, as well as the forenoon, part of the low ground of cemetry was covered with water, in the evening it began to blow hard and after dark it still increased.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, Monday 17 1873 The storm was very severe on Sunday morning accompanied with snow, some damage was done in flowing of one barn roof and sheds, fences et cetera. To day has been a blustering day the snow still laying on the ground. We have been putting the new Oak {illegible} in its place to day which was no easy job. There is a considerable quantity of water in the river and {illegible} yesterday.</p> <p>Tuesday 18 This is another blustering day with frequent showers of sleety snow, plenty of water for the {illegible} all day and yesterday also. G.Christopher Docring of Phillipsburg Waterloo died yesterday 17th March aged 56 years and 4 months was born in the {place?} and came to Canada in 1835 and leaves a wife 10 sons and 3 daughters</p> <p>Wednesday 19 Quite moderate weather, snow has fallen through the night. I went out in the {illegible} to the Western {illegible} for to go to Bradford I got there about 1/2 past 9.The snow was melting fast, the Grand River is breaking up above and gorging the river with very thick ice for many miles up. Now we're at work cutting away a jaw at the iron Budge to give it relief. I went up to see {illegible} flour mill. it has 4 {illegible} of stones and a small pair for middlings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURDAY 20 1873</span></h2> <p>Thick and misty morning and light rain but it became heavier about noon it began to snow heavy but it was soft and will not {lay?}. The street all over are coverend with slush</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This is a stormy looking morning a considerable quantity of snow has fallen through the night, and as the day advances it keeps on snowing with a {illegible} wind</p> <p>{Insurance?} meeting to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Dissagreable in walking it was thawing ow the sunney sides of the streets and hard as the North, not much wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 24 1873</span></h2> <p>Last night was very cold, like yesterday, windy and disagreable This morning at 1/4 to 7am the glass stood at 80 above zero, but the sun has great power on the south exposure where is rises fast but there is not likely to be any {illegible} to day,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustering morning, with showers of snow between the gusts of wing, there is a considerable quantity of snow on the ground, but the sleighing is not generally good now as it is {worn} of in marry places</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>This is a wintry looking morning and snowing heavy, and must have been through the night All this forenoon has been snowing</p> <p>This afternoon as heeavy as ever</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 27 1873</span></h2> <p>There was a great deal of snow on the ground and cold North West wind still prevailing</p> <p><br /> William Phin, farmer, died to of only 1 weeks illness aged 69 years and 8 month's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Mild this morning, and as the day advanced began to thaw rapidly, William went down to {illegible} this morning, and continued so all day</p> <p>We cur or sawed a great deal of firewood to day,</p> <p>William returned about 1/2 past 9.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning raining steady and must have rained a good deal during the might I intend going down to linehouse by the early train but the wet and Mrs A not being so well did not go then But as Mrs A, was getting better I went by the train at 1/2 past 11 to Line House and started far Grove Mill and found a good many of the long staves sawn and will answer with a few exceptions, the road was still well covered with snow, and sleighing fair and plenty of slow in the woods yet {food?} {hawling?} out saw logs &amp; it rained through the afternoon The return train was late, but got home by 7 oclock,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 31 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning and 3 1/2 inches more snow on the ground and still snowing. It was fine and dry yesterday, we are begun to make some Oak Rectifiers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>This is a raw morning with slight covering of snow on the ground, which soon melted away, but in the afternoon there werefrequent showers of sleetand fine hail.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is a wet kind of sleety day</p> <p>Yet there is a large Fair , The show ground was quitfull of cattle</p> <p>I just now hearof the death of John Taylor, Paisley Blockaged 68 years, used to work for us many years ago as a {maelunist?} (along with Roht Dunbar now of Buffalo from works)</p> <p>Also of the death of Richard Evans aged 64 years, he used to attend the Steam Engine of the Mill,about 2 years ago,He was at one time Engineer of a geuttermans steam yaught in England</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 3 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning glass above {peeging?} and most od the snow is washed of the streets in Town</p> <p>The reports od thelots of the Steam Ship Atlantic af the White Star Line proves to betoo true,of the cost of Halifax on themorningof the 1st about 3 oclock a.m 600 or more said to be drowned</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Misty and thick weather thawing fast, the gates all up and the water flowing copiously</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This is a thick dull morning and has been showing all forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 7 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning and thick fogg with light rain say during the most of the forenoon The river is rising stillbut nit so high as I have seen is.</p> <p>A Mackenzie my clerk went to Buffalo about some Malt on his own age that has been detained by the customs department there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>It has rained during most of the night and this morning occacional light showers</p> <p>All the Snow about the Town is now about gone, The ice on the dawn has not broke up yet.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>This is another wet morning, and it rained and blew all night,the water wasvery highand kept on hissing, and it rained steady all the forenoon and the sfternoon as well, but the ice is not broken up on the dawn enough to let it come over</p> <p>Iwent down to the Dundas Bridge this afternoon and found the road coveredwith water, and then down to Giws Bridge where all the meadoesis covered with water,and the road also so that I could not go home that way, but had to return by the upper road</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 10 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a cool frosty morning, clear and dry with a little ice on the roads. Theriver has fallen about 6 inches</p> <p>William went of to Walkerton at noon.</p> <p>John Stewart (Foundry) pf Hamilton here this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>This morning {opens?} out fine, and hsa the appearance of going to be a fine day.</p> <p>In the afternoon it began to be a little colder and the wind Easterly</p> <p>The water in the dam is much about the the same as yesterday &amp; a little higher</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning, with the water in the river pretty high, but the sun had its effect and the soft wind yesterday in shifting the ice that is began to move and some thick peices got stuck onthe dam for an hour &amp; more untill they damed back the water to a height which {Hoated?} their over, for these flakes were no legs thaw from 30 to 36 inches thick, and when one they went over other peices gave way and followed their, but thefirst of their broke &amp; carried away the most present dam, in the afternoon, part Goldies arrow was carried away and blank and timber came down. And during the whole afternoon emense peices came one after another in quick successin, &amp; took away the {cutt?} waters of both mill &amp; Distillers {bids?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Monday 14 1873</span></h2> <p>The taking {Above the line - breaking} away of part of Goldie's Apron began to show itself on Sabbath morning, for the loosening of the top beams had made suffiecent opening to let the water underneath to that it washed away the stones and then the eath and gravel, that we observedthe water comming down quite dark and muddy before we went to Church, but had not been long there when John was called out, As Goldies Dam had gone and the water had risen &amp; carried more ice against the Bridges breaking the port posts of the herts or peirs that the can of the bent nearest the Distillery did settle down a few inches,</p> <p>Have to carry the mash for the Distillery round with the waggon, as the Bridge is not safe</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15</span></h2> <p>Making preparations to get the leg of the heat in to support the Distillery Bridge</p> <p>I understand the two Brothers of Goldies were up to day and have decided to make a temporary Dam so as to get water for the Mill before they can have the steam engine ready, they are getting in lots of Brush and long poles {se?} but I am very doubtful if they can succeed as the height is over 17 feet before they can get enough water to drive the Machinery</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 16</span></h2> <p>It blew a complete gale last night accompanied with a good deal of rain and sleet</p> <p>Busey getting the leg of the hert lowered and fixed in its place,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Thursday 17 1873</span></h2> <p>This has been a cold morning with a little rain and it {heeca?} a cold wind all day</p> <p>Got the remainder of the scaffolding of the Bridge and tackle cleared away this morning and all clear for the car to run as usual</p> <p>I intend going down to Toronto in the morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning, I started to Toronto by the early Train, and found bus {illegible} but very moderate, the bricklayers were very crowded on one large building on Front Street a good many more that I though were woking to advantage</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19</span></h2> <p>This is another moderate spring day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Monday 21 1873</span></h2> <p>This has been a coldish morning with ice on the water yesterday and this morning</p> <p>This afternoon it was cold and a thick shower of snow fell</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22</span></h2> <p>I went down to Hamilton this morning and got the Balance dice on Alex Allens mortage $228.50 {written as 50 cents expressed as a fraction 50 over 100} from T, C, Kerr $ Co,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 23</span></h2> <p>Strung post last night, and the water falling fast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Thursday 24 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and has the appearance of rain, I took a look and the Goldies Brush Dam this morning, which has now reached accrofs the gape, and is constructed of trees and the tops with its bush on, placed up stream and the butt down stream, I have great doubts of its being able to do any more than direct and turn the water down to the waste gates, if even that</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 25</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Monday 25 1873</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning, I went down to attend the Presbytery in Hamilton and returnd the same evening The bus {niep?} was {puneiply?} to sustain the call of the 2 charge in Hamilton to the Reo Smith of Bellville</p> <p>also to {receive?} a call from Mellborne for Reso Ms Edmison of Waterdown</p> <p>Gibson began to work again this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29</span></h2> <p>Fine spring weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 30</span></h2> <p>Fine morning warm and pleasant, went up to Goldie's Dam, and found them quite busey carting gravel on it, but the weight of it will settle town the Brush and poles laid accrofs and nice to all appearance take them about 2 weeks if it does not break out, fefore they can turn the water into the Mill {na ee?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Thursday 1 1873</span></h2> <p>This was a dull morning and wet and had rainded through the night</p> <p>There has been some showers through the day and the water rising considerably</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 2</span></h2> <p>This is also a heavy kind of morning</p> <p>Had tidings to day of the death Mr Adam Johnston my wife's Uncle at</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 3</span></h2> <p>Fine morning, and the water in the River is falling a good deal</p> <p>I went up to Goldie's Mills to see how they are getting on with their Dam, and find that they have begun to close rather early as a great quantity of gravel and earth is being washed through below the brushes and advised him to use bags of earth to stop the holes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Monday 5 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a fine summer morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 6</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning Our mare had a colt this morning</p> <p>I sold my calf this morning 3 weeks old for $3 William went up to Stratford this morning</p> <p>Walter Jaington here to night, Wm {Wm = William} returned to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 7</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, and a great many cattle in the market ground, but them complain of low prices. The wind is {using?} and it is getting very dusty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Thursday 8 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a dark rainey morning, and appears to have been raining all night John Allan went down in the cars to Galt this morning, thence to Ayr to see the smutt machine there. William Allan went down by the early train to Toronto to attend meeting of Thos Griffiths &amp; Co creditors, John McPherson &amp; Gibson and laying the joists in the lower floot of the new house We have exausted all our Indiain corn to day - and I bought 322 Bushels from Davis at 50 c {c = cents, cent symbol on original document}</p> <p>Wm {Wm = William} is in Hamilton to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 9</span></h2> <p>Dark and dull this morning has been raining through the night, and a little still falling,</p> <p>I went up to see how Goldie is getting on with his Dam they have got a raft out in front {are?} six wheelbarows at work wheeling gravel have some 18 more employed independant of Teamsters</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 10</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morninig with a very light rain, corn about done to day again but 3 cars have arrived at the Station above &amp; will be bought down at noon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday, May 12 1873</p> <p>This is a very cool morning, from the rain that fell yesterday afternoon and through the night. The river is keeping high. Have been unloading corn today. Have begun to fence in the vacant lot below the old school house.</p> <p>Wednesday, May 14</p> <p>This was a fine morning leave for Toronto at 7:30 to attend meeting of Mack.S Creditors in Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday May 15, 1873</p> <p><br /> I was in Toronto to day, having waited over from yesterday, and attended meeting of Creditors of Thomas Griffith and Go Wholesale Grocers. A great deal of Building is going on in Toronto a number of large warehoses are being built in sum of them the foundation walls are very thick and in others not so, good stone pillars are built in the cellars and cart iron pillars resting on them to support the floors above got home to night at 9 oclock</p> <p>Friday May 16</p> <p>This is a fine morning, and find that James Goldie has got the Dam high enough to turn the water into the Mill now and 2 run of stones are going,</p> <p>Saturday May 17</p> <p>This is a fine morning but yet not sufficient heat to {illegible} on vegitation. We have {illegible} news of the death of Mr John Shedder who was killed last night, he had been at Goboeonk and in returning to Toronto went out at Gannington Station, and in stepping on after the Train was in motion tripped and rolled between the platform and the wheels and dried in a few minutes. I knew him well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Monday 19 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, with a gentle refreshing breeze.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20</span></h2> <p>No rain after all Have begun to unload the Car of large staves, bucked Boards &amp; {Scribble shaped like printed S}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 21</span></h2> <p>This morning is somewhat dull and looks life rain Busey to day piling up the stave stuff to day, &amp; laying it very open to let the wind through At noon to day the Thermometer stood at 72 degrees, {degree symbol used in original text in place of "degrees", temperature presumably in Fahrenheit}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Thursday 22 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, quite warm and no rain yet The water in the river is getting low, and only runs over the Dam during the forenoon Looked at Goldies Dam this afternoon who is only able to drive the smutting machinery and one pair of stones, as there is as much water passing through the dam as comes out from the 2 wheels, I Went down to Galt this afternoon to see {Wm?, Wm = William} Higenbotham at Dr {Jassics?} school and found him quite well, The rules of the school would not permit of me bringing him home with me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 23</span></h2> <p>Fine warm morning, and set about examining the spring water pipes from the Priory which are still stopt by either ice or something else, they are all clear till where it crofses the main road at the Bridge, But hope that the great heat to day 84 degrees {degrees symbol used in place of "degrees", temperature likely in Fahrenheit} at noon, will thaw if it is ice A large flour will burnt in Montreal yesterday lofs from $80,000 to $100,000,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 24</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Monday 26 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a delightful morning, but we want rain very much A boy of the name of {blank space} was near drowned in my Mill race this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 27</span></h2> <p>This is a fine fresh morning, We have had a shower of rain during the night but it had only gone down about 2 inches into the ground The water was low this morning in the River and had to wait until they had started above us Attended the Funeral of Mrs John A Wood to day. One of the Grand Trunk men from Stratford was here packing the Pump, but for all that it does not discharge the quantity fo water it ought to do and am convinced that there is a defect in the pipe where it enters the ground from the flame, and is what I have suspected is the case all winter,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 28</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looks very like rain I intend starting to day from Seneca Falls in N York State {N York State = New York State}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Thursday 29 1873</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 31</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Monday 2 1873</span></h2> <p>Fine weather but keeping very dry and much need of more rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3</span></h2> <p>This is another very fine morning There is some appearance of rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 4</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a duller morning and more like as if there will be rain, This is the monthly fair day, there was a good many peopple in Town, but not such a number of cattle as last fair day, The rain began a little in the forenoon, but the clouds very soon disapeared, but in the afternoon it came on a {smart?} shower and continued for about a couple of hours</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Thursday 5 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning At 4 Oclock this afternoon we took the child intended to be called Mary and burried her in the East corner of my Cemetry lot.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a cloudy morning There was a very slight shower in the forenoon but it soon passed off</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7</span></h2> <p>This has the appearance of going to be a warm day, Said George McCullouch We unloaded a car load containing some long Staves and some 1 1/2 inch Oak boards</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Monday 9 1873</span></h2> <p>Of any thing a dull morning and some looks of rain There was a few drops only. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to attend metting of Griffiths creditors, but owning to the lawyers not being able to obtain evidence from a witnefs, without a regular summons to attend. the inspecting commetee could not report, and was adjourned till Saturday the 14th at 11 Oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10</span></h2> <p>This morning was dry, but in the forenoon it turned like tain Ground coal to day Went up to the Church</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Thursday 12 1873</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13</span></h2> <p>This morning, William went down to Toronto at 11 Oclock William returned at 8:30 p.m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14</span></h2> <p>Warm morning Got the Vestry at the Church in its place this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Monday 16 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, but very warm and dry Have found out the cause of the falling off in the yealds in the Distillery for the last half month, it appears that there has been a leak in both of the Steam columns at the upper end, and I have now to go down to Toronto to get a new one, and the last one that was put in is to be changed and used instead of one of them, but not in time to catch the 1/2 past 5 train and had to wait, til the midnight train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17</span></h2> <p>This a fine morning, I got home from Toronto by the midnight train at 1/2 past 2 One omission was made in not getting the pipe of the inner column to project down through below the flange and through the head of the still to prevent the wood from burning, and which has to be done by Feek, in soldering a piece to it I found a notice from the health officer about (complaints) as to removing the filth from the pigery and the cattle sheds, and that none shall be allowed to go into the river,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning and no signs of rain, John is going up to Enotsville about the wood &amp; coal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Thursday 19 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a dry warm morning Mrs John McCrea died at one this morning, being worn out from long illnefs from a hole in her cheek, aged 58 years About noon to day the glass stood about 90 degrees {degree symbol used in place of "degrees", temperature presumably in Fahrenheit} in the shade, and every thing is drying up</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning, Have begun to draw plans of the Mill for the Excise Department in Triplicate,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21</span></h2> <p>A good deal like rain this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Monday 23 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a dark and dull morning, the same as it was all day yesterday, and no rain to speak of not enough fell to lay the dust, There is to be a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual at Hespeler to day at 1/2 past 12, I have been down at Hespeler and returned by the afternoon train and got home at 6 Oclock A fine steady rain began to fall about 1/2 past 7, and likely to continue</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24</span></h2> <p>Fine morning, from fear of not getting an answer in time from the cheif Inspector whether he will waive the taking of stock in the Mill at this time, I have to leave for Toronto by the 7.30 train, I started accordingly and found the Mr Godson had not been at his Office, so I drove to his house and presented my letter from the Department refering the matter to him, which he acquessed in as not being necessary at this time, and he telegraphed Mr Gow to that effect.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 25</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Thursday 26 1873</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27</span></h2> <p>I have got the Plans of the Mill completed and have had hard work on account of lumbago or Rhumatism in my hip bone and all down my left leg</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning, and has the appearance of going to be a warm day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Monday 30 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a dark wet morning, there was thunder during the night and rain, But during the early part of the forenoon it rained very heavy for several hours, and in the afternoon it rained also and continued cloundy and thick that we never saw the sun all day, William Nickols of the Court House Inn died yesterday at noon of Heart disease aged 77 he came to Guelph in June 1832 Mr G Ridout Repr {Repr = Representative} of Toronto died yesteday aged 66. he represented Toronto in Parliament</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Tuesday 1</span></h2> <p>This is close morning and warm from the rain yesterday. The Mills went all night but shut down this morning, and all the other works being Dominion Day, I had Mr Alexander in as one of my Bondsmen as formerly, him in $6,000, James D Allan $3,000, Willian Allan $3,000 Mr James Blain and wife of Galt here this afternoon on their way to Malton Higinbotham away at the opening of the Southern Extention of the W.G.S Bruce Railway to Wingham</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 2</span></h2> <p>This morning was cloudy, and wet but faired off as the day advanced it was sultry and close throughout the day Which is our Hortecultural Show Day but I am too lame with Rhumatism to attend I wrote to my sisters in Illinois, to day Great complains of the low price obtained for still fed cattle and Hogs, importations from the States are competing hard against our feeders here In the evening it rained very heavy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday 3 1873</span></h2> <p>This morning was wet and rained up to 7 Oclock, and then continued fair, but very cloudy Jaettson from Berlin here offering to sell wheat In the {afterhawl?} of the day it cleared up and likely to be dry weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 4</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, warm and of any thing close, a considerable quantity of wheat has come in this morning, the price has fallen $1,16 a $1,17</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, A great many teams in with wheat, some 350 Bushels spring about $1,16 My leg is rather better to day The lining of the Mash tun broke out in holes in a thin plate, &amp; I telegraphed for a peice to Toronto, in the mean time got Feek to solder up the holes, first &amp; last it took all day, so there was no mashing,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Monday 7 1873</span></h2> <p>Fine morning Dry and warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 8</span></h2> <p>This is also a fine morning Preparing to go to Stratford by the 2 Oclock train and to stay over at Baden for the 6 Oclock train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 9</span></h2> <p>I returned this evening from Stratford by the Dutch mail</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> June MONDAY 30 1873 </pre> <p>This is a dark wet morning, there was thunder during the night and rain. But during the early part of the forenoon it rained very heavy for several hours, and in the afternoon it rained all, and continued cloude and think that we never saw the sun all day, William Nichols of the Court House Inn died yesterday at noon of Heart disease aged 77 he came to Guelph in Jun 1832. Mr G Ridout Eyr of Toronto died yesterday aged 66, he represented Toronto in Parliament</p> <pre> July TUESDAY 1 </pre> <p>This is a close morning and warm frim the rain yesterday. The Mills went all night but shut down this morning, and all the other works being Dominion Day, I had Mr Alexander in as one of my Bonds,em as formerly. him in $600. James D Allan $3,000. William Allan $3,000 Mr James Blain and wife of Galt here this afternoon on thier way to Matton Higinbotham away at the evening of the Southern Extention of the W.G.S Bruce Railway to Wingham</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 2 </pre> <p>This morning was cloudy and wet but faired off as the advanced it was sultry and close throughout the day. Which is our Horicultural Show Day. but I am too lame with Rhumatism to attend I wrote to my sister in Illinois, today Great complaint of the the low price obtained for still fed Cattle and Hogs. importation from the Hates are competeing hard against our feeders here In the evening it rained very heavy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July THURSDAY 3 1873 </pre> <p>This morning was wet and rained up to 7 oclock, and then continued fair, but very cloudy Jackson form Berlin here offering to sell wheat In the afterpart of the day it cleared up and likely to be dry weather</p> <pre> FRIDAY 4 </pre> <p>This is a fine morning, warm and of any thing clear, a considerable quantity of wheat has come in this morning, the price has fallen $1,16. a$1.17</p> <pre> SATURDAY 5 </pre> <p>This ia a fine morning. A great many teams in with wheat, some 350 Burbels spring about $1.16. My log is rather better today The lining of the Mash tun broke out in holes in a thin plate &amp; I telegraphed for a price to Toronto, in the mean time got Feek to soldin up by the holes, first &amp; cast it took all day, so there was no mashing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July MONDAY 7 1873 </pre> <p>Fine morning Dry and warm</p> <pre> TUESDAY 8 </pre> <p>This is also a fine morning Preparing to go to Stratford by the 2 oclock train and to stay over at Baden for the 6 oclock train</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 9 </pre> <p>I returned this evening from Stratford by the Dutch Mail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July THURSDAY 10 1873 </pre> <p>Very wet this morning. a good deal of rain fell through the night, and the morning feels cold &amp; started a pie in our bedroom</p> <pre> FRIDAY 11 </pre> <p>This was a fine day morning but not warm William started for Hamilton at one oclock and returned about 1/2 past 9</p> <pre> SATURDAY 12 </pre> <p>Dry weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July MONDAY 14 1873 </pre> <pre> TUESDAY 15 </pre> <p>I went up to the Hay field this afternoon &amp; find the 2 men will have it all cut his evening</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 16 </pre> <p>This is a dry warm morning Went up to the hay=field at the Gleke and the hay will be ready to take in after dinner, the crop is light. but there is over 3 tons of it. William left town about one oclock for Orangeville Gorden here paying part of rent for piggery Meeting to night at Massies, about inviting the Merchant Bank to open a Branch here. John Harold of Hamilton here this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July THURSDAY 17 1873 </pre> <p>This has been a wet night it rained on till after 6 Oclock this morning very heavy this afternoon got the large water tank set up and 3 hours on before night William got home to night about 12 Oclock</p> <pre> FRIDAY 18 </pre> <p>I rained in the early part of the morning the large tub in all hooped and , they are now pushing on with the spouts The Election this day for a councillor for the East Ward in place of Bell who resigned, term mated in the declaration of Charles Daordson, mayorth over David McCrea, of 25</p> <pre> SATURDAY 19 </pre> <p>This is quite a cool morning, and rather dull and dark, with a light breeze</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July MONDAY 21 1873 </pre> <p>This is a somewhat cool morning, and very dry weather</p> <pre> TUESDAY 22 </pre> <p>This is a warm dry morning We are working away at the pipes for the bottom of the large tun to draw of the water to wash away the filth of the pig styes.</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 23 </pre> <p>This is a fine warm morning, and going to be a hot day, Have got the water running into the tun freely to day, and making arrangements in the inside, Jogn went up to day to Enatsville mowing. Marcon got married this morning about 1/2 past 6 to Mifs Goodewe,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July THURSDAY 24 1873 </pre> <p>This is a fine morning, and likely to be a very warm day The case against Wm Gordon was brought up in the Police Court this forenoon and a several Wittneses testified as to the intolerable smell arrising from the pigs, when judgement was reserved until Saturday Higginbotham and I are going down to Toronto to see what Gooderham &amp; Works have done to abate the smell of their yard, so much complains of there</p> <pre> FRIDAY 25 </pre> <p>quite a heavy shower of rain fell this evening from 6 to 8 oclock</p> <pre> SATURDAY 26 </pre> <p>Fine morning but no more rain, Gordon was fined $1,00 and costs and to have the pigs removed in two weeks from to day Repairing the steam Mill Bridge these two days, with new cut water post &amp;c Higginbotham and family went down in a hired carriage to spend the day at the lake in Pushlinch. Mrs A and I went away about 4 Oclock to meet them and after going all the way to the Lake could not find them out Though several of Ingles men had seen John Allan there, and got home before them about 1/2 past 8</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July MONDAY 28 1873 </pre> <p>Fine morning, The Engine is standing to day for cleaning out the Boiler &amp;c and taking of the cover of the straw chest to see what is the cause, of the squeeling noise at times as if the slide valve or Piston were going dry, but could not discover anything</p> <pre> TUESDAY 29 </pre> <p>.</p> <pre> WEDNESDAy 30 </pre> <p>Allan of McDond died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July THURSDAY 31 1973 </pre> <p>The crank pin of the Steam Engine of the Mill Heated to such an extent that the Brasses were almost melted, and the pin so damaged as to require a new one. I started fro Galt at one Ocloack with it and the connecting Rod</p> <pre> August FRIDAY 1 </pre> <p>Shery. McDonald Burried</p> <pre> SATURDAY 2 </pre> <p>This is a very fine morning I have made up my mind to accompany the deputation to go to Montreal to apply for a Branch of the Merchants Bank here, consisting of {Mefm?} John Hogg, Massie Wilkee &amp; myself Martin for others</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August MONDAY 4 1873 </pre> <p>The Engineer got here I understand al noon this day with the new crank pin and connecting rod</p> <pre> TUESDAY 5 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 6 </pre> <p>Wm Easter one of Days men built up the seats in the dining room from 1/2 past 9 till 1/2 past 4.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August THURSDAY 7 1873 </pre> <p>Joseph Lynch died aged 81. {reseaent?} in Park upwards of 40 grams</p> <pre> FRIDAY 8 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> <p></p> <pre> SATURDAY 9 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>August Monday 11 1873</td> </tr></tbody></table> {blank} <table><tbody><tr><td>August Tuesday 12 1873</td> </tr></tbody></table> {blank} <table><tbody><tr><td>August Wednesday 13 1873</td> </tr></tbody></table> {blank}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August THURSDAY 14 1873 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> <pre> FRIDAY 15 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> <pre> SATURDAY 16 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August MONDAY 18 1873 </pre> <p>Fine morning Have got the Heam Mill started again this forenoon Mr A.B Hewart left by the 11 Oclock train for Toronto</p> <pre> TUESDAY 19 </pre> <p>This is another fine morning but very dry and the day is turning out to be warm</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 20 </pre> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August THURSDAY 21 1873 </pre> <p>Fine morning. Jas. Glover leaves the town for Manitoba his wife 3 children and Nephew, her oldist daughter 13 years old Intelligence came that the Duke of Manchester would pay us visit</p> <pre> FRIDAY 22 </pre> <p>Of ant thing a dull morning, but as the day advanced it became fine, And being a Holiday by Proclamation of the Mayor, many will attend the Pie nics and the great Boston, Bas Ball match The distillery is standing, but the the Mills were going.</p> <pre> SATURDAY 23 </pre> <p>This was very fine morning, and warm have been fixing the Boom irons on the N.East side of the Dam, which was injured by the ice last winter, for some days past, )</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August MONDAY 25 1873 </pre> <p>This is a wet morning, a good deal of rain having fallen throughout the night, and still continues. at 8 am, about 10 it was quite fair, William, wife, and Annie, Mrs Higinbothain, &amp; Annie Graut left for Illinois at 2 Oclock, It was quite an anxious day for me Observed {There is a small round brown stain.} Lenos the plasterer off work today from a hurt her got on Saturday night in stepping through a stove pipe hole in the upper floor of the new house</p> <pre> TUESDAY 26 </pre> <p>This is a very fine morning, Gibson plastered top of stone work with water lime when worked away, Observed river very thick and muddy this forenoon and found that the new earth work at the Goldies dam had washed away, leaving them about where thet were about a fortnight ago</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 27 </pre> <p>This is a cool dry morning, and an excurtion day to the Falls where a is to walk on a rope below the falls elevated about 140 feet above the water, several of my men are away at it, the 2 ingineers, the distillery not being at work to day, allows Taylor to attend the Mill Engine John Allan is up at Enotsville to day, The carpenters are erecting the seaffold for plastery under the easing of roof of new house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August THURSDAY 28 1873 </pre> <p>A man named Wilson came down to put in new leathers in valves of Grand Trunk Pumps</p> <pre> FRIDAY 29 </pre> <p>This is a fine morning, John up the Mickles saw mill for lumber, I went down to Aeton to see the Grand Trunk steam Pump The men are lathing &amp; Plastering under the easing of new house {There is a brown stain on "lathing".}</p> <pre> SATURDAY 30 </pre> <p>This has been a very fine day, they are giving the facia board of the rood a coat of Paint Mr Thomas Hefferman of Hefferman Bros returned from the old country at 6 this evening. Pumps going late to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September MONDAY 1 1873 </pre> <p>This is a dull cool morning, Partly from the heavy rain that fell on Sunday morning which moistened the ground yet it did not fill the Dam awy faster, The Engine is stopt for cleaning out the Boiler and after that was done we had to fill the boiler with fails as the hole in the connecting rod was worn out and broke and a man came down from Stratford and took it up to repair came down from Stratford and took it up to repair I Put in a new brass Oil cup on the steam chest on trial for 3 weeks and 2 bass oilers on the crank shaft Ground some coal to day</p> <pre> TUESDAY 2 </pre> <p>Fine morning but very dry, The oilers are not giving satisfaction as yet Three, Teams up to Enotsville for heardwood timber, and came home very late</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 3 </pre> <p>This was a very cool morning, and has continued so nearly all day, This is the Fair Day and a good many loads of wheat came. Man been patting up gutters in new house, The steam Mill, Boiler began to leak badly this afternoon had to stop, out the fire and Telegraph to Galt for a man A very bad time to be stopt having blown to finish by Saturday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday 4 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, the fogg is thick &amp; falling like fine rain The boiler maker did not arrive last night But he came by the noon train but did not bring the force pump with him as desired, I telegraphed for it &amp; got it by 5 Oclock train filed the boiler and tested it at over 100 lbs to the inch but did not find any more leak than a good suet Got a hand hole from higles and put on above the crown sheet so as to loosen the seale there</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5</span></h2> <p>Fine morning, The men worked all night expanding ends of tubes and caulking some joints, then tested the Boiler again and found it quite tight, and got her started during the forenoon, he charged full time for the day he came double time for night and a full day to go home in all 4 days which I think is too much</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6</span></h2> <p>Fine morning, but last night was cold was up at Goldies Dam Also in the Mill the Engine driving 4 pair of stones and most of the Machinery, they say their Packer and a boy can pack from 180 to 200 {Buls? = Bulls?} from 7 to 6 pm have been drawing detail drawings for school house Having taken cover of End of sylinder and found it all corded from the borings of hole for oil cup</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Monday 8 1873</span></h2> <p>This was a cool morning, Has a very busey forenoon taking out the piston expanding the springs to keep out the packing rinks, took of the cover of the steam chest to see if the borings had injured the face of the slide valve and found none, and screwed the foundation frame down solid on its site, William &amp; his wife was to leave Allan dale to day for Chicago The water in the Dam kept up pretty well to day we ground coal in the morning, and sawed wood in the afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 10</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday 11 1873</span></h2> <p>A very fine morning The Engine still continues and I intend starting for Galt to get up a man from there to examine the brasses and fill up with Babbit metal I went down to Galt and got a man to come up with me,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 12</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 13</span></h2> <p>This is a cold morning after the Storm last night of rain and lightning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Monday 15 1873</span></h2> <p>Cold morning there was frost last night also as well as on Sunday morning when the ground was quite white George Worsley died this morning at 1 Oclock The weather is changing to rain which will be much against the Central Exhibition Show, which begins tomorrow being the first day A great deal of wheat comming in to the Mill William &amp; Party returned all safe from Detroit this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16</span></h2> <p>The weather is chilly, yet it is likely to turn out a fine day, Cattle are pouring in very fast, and the vatious Entrie exceed those of last year by {blank space} hundred, A good deal of wheat came in to the Mill to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 17</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning Preparing to attend Worsleys funeral at One Oclock A part of the Governon of the Engine broke this afternoon, and I must start to Galt in the morning to get a new peice,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday 18 1873</span></h2> <p>This morning I prepared to go down to Galt to get the peice of the Steam Engine Governon replaced, but missed the train by a couple of minutes, and had to drive down which took me 2 hours the roads were good and the weather fine after the light rain, got the peice made of wrought iron as they had no castings on hand and during the time I went up to Doon Mills I left Galt at 6 Oclock and got home about 1/2 past 8, and the darknefs was helped by {considering?} lightning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19</span></h2> <p>This morning looked wet from the great quantity of rain that had fallen through the night and early morning,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20</span></h2> <p>This morning looked cloudy, and had the appearance of tain Great money panic in N York {N York = New York} yesterday, with a great number of failures</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Monday 22 1873</span></h2> <p>Dull morning with appearance of rain Mrs Tawse left this morning at 1/2 past 7 This forenoon has been cold and raw After dinner it rained for a considerable time and quite close and heavy at times The news to day from N York {N York = New York} are more of a moderate tone The banks here are using caution and decline to go beyond a certain limit</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23</span></h2> <p>This was a dry day, but chilly of any thing A good deal of Barley comming in, But the price fell from $1.5 to 85 c partly owing to the Panic in N York and also partly from the Grand Trunk refusing to carry any more freight East until the Change of Gauge is finished But we have not begun to buy any yet</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 24</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning clear &amp; warm The tidings from New York are more quiet but there is fears of more Houses not being able to hold out against the pressure I was out at Mr Alexanders this afternoon, in returning saw signs of a change to rain, which may come during the night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday 25 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning and every thing looks dreary, it will be a bad day for the Provincial Show at London</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning As the day advances it gets warmer I was up at Stratford to day at 3 o clock the Thermometer stood at 82 degrees {degree symbol used in place of "degrees", temperature presumably in Fahrenheit} The Plasterers are getting near a close Rained very heavy from 10 to 12 Oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 27</span></h2> <p>Very warm this morning I telegraphed to Galt to learn if George McCullouch is at home that I might be sure to see him if I went down, got answer, from home will be back on Monday quite warm to day also, A strange case was tried to day before the Mayor from 2 men having been found in F. W. Stones new house on his farm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Monday 29 1873</span></h2> <p>Heavy rain this morning and during the night It faired up about 9 Oclock, It was very close and warm in Church yesterday Stone, Gurtherie, Stirton, &amp; Gow went down to Toronto and got the matter in dispute about possesion all put to rights regarding the Farm sold to the Government,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 30</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, and throughout the day it keeps fine, The Grand Trunk Co are taking west to Stratford a large number of cars, for to alter them into narrow guage cars,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Wednesday 1</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday 2 1873</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3</span></h2> <p>Fine fair morning, but of any thing raw and chilly We are busey taking out the Machinery of the old Carding Mill to put it in repair for Sawing Wood and plaining boards for other repairs &amp; c This is out Fast day in our Church The Grand Trunk men began to shift the nails as soon as the last car past down at 1/2 past 4</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 4</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning, and it rained heavy through the night, at 10 am raining very heavy and afraid it will hurt my sale of Plants at the Market at 11 Oclock It rained on to about 12 Oclock which prevented the Ladies from turning out to buy, so I postponed the sale till Thursday at same place and hour</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Monday 6 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, yesterday morning also looked very thretning to rain and detered many from comming in to Church to attend the communion, To day the wind is cold from the N East and afternoon it turning to N West blowing fresh and cold Judge Galt passed through this afternoon on his way from Walkerton, I have a long chat with him while waiting on the train, about old times of about 35 years ago Col {Sho?} Saunders the Clerk of the Peace met with a serious accident this morning in comming to his Office, was run into while driving in his Buggy, by a runaway team, his head was scalped and scull fractured</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 7</span></h2> <p>Fine clear noon light in comming from Church</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 8</span></h2> <p>Very fine morning Mrs A and I went down to Galt at noon, left home at 5 minutes to 1 and got in Galt at 1/4 past 3, left there at 6,30, and got to W Laingtons at 1/2 past 8 and got home at 11 pm, the roads were fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday 9 1873</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 10</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11</span></h2> <p>Rather a coldish day this, Col Saunders died this morning at 6 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Monday 13 1873</span></h2> <p>This is quite a cold raw morning and looks like either rain or snow, have only One of men working to day loging the plank of platform for the circular saw, Gibson &amp; John M Person at the geering which is near finished I attended the funeral of Col Saunders at 2 Oclock it was large, the weather was quite cold &amp; the wind against us going up to the Cemetary, a Guelphite named Simons at the Bank of Commerce fell down stairs &amp; Broke his neck and died at once, on Saturday night last, Dobie got on the last stone on the top of the Gable of the school house this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine mild morning, and likely to be a warm day, Thomas Lennox, plasters was born in {Stranrar Arppshore?}, was from 60 to 65 years of age, after having finished my work on the {blank space}, He went to plaster a house for John Murphy Woolrich road, and fell down a stair &amp; broke his spike on Friday evening the 3 and was brought to the Catholic hospital on Tuesday the 7th &amp; after suffering a great deal, ihe died on {sentence never completed}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 15</span></h2> <p>This is another very fine morning, Mifs McCrea, one of our {Earpers?} daughters, is to be married this forenoon in St Andrews Church by the Kev Dr Hogg to Mr {name not stated} I went out to the sale of Cattle at J, W, Stones Thos Lennox died about 9 Oclock this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday 16 1873</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning, We are now getting the machinery of the Carding Mill very near ready, we are now fixing the long drum over head the coupling of which loose and of the truth, Alex Glass built up the areas of the Basement window of the new Barraks to day to kech the water from getting into them, I attended the funeral of our old Plasterer, Thomas Lennox this afternoon, and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17</span></h2> <p>This is a coldish morning, and are trying to get all the outdoor work done in case that snow should fall The new Barracks are now finished and getting the rooms scrubbed out Find some difficulty in getting headroom for the stairs to the infanct gallery in our new school house at the church</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning and still continues to rain, intend to pay off as many of the labourers to night as I can I have been getting a new pump put into the kitchen for soft water and the pipes that were burst in the bathroom repaired,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_THURSDAY_16_1873"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October THURSDAY 16 1873</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7Bcovered.2C_presumably_FRIDAY.7D_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">{covered, presumably FRIDAY} 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7Bcovered.2C_presumably_SATURDAY.7D_18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">{covered, presumably SATURDAY} 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Terrific_Gas_Explosion."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Terrific Gas Explosion.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 16 1873</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning, we are now getting the machinery of the Carding Mill very near ready, we are now fixing the long drum over head the coupling of which was loose {?} of the truth, Alex Glass built up the areas of the Basement window of the new Barracks to day to keep the water from getting into them, attended the funeral of our old plasterer, Thomas Lennox the afternoon, and was buried {covered} cemetery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{covered, presumably FRIDAY} 17</span></h3> <p>This is a {covered}, and are trying to get all {covered} done in case that snow {covered} the new Barracks are now finished {covered} the rooms scrubbed out Find some {covered} getting headroom for the stairs {covered} gallery in our new school {covered} church</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{covered, presumably SATURDAY} 18</span></h3> <p>This is a {covered} and still continues to rain, {covered} as many of the labourers to {covered} I have been getting a new pump {covered} kitchen for soft water and the {covered} burst in the Bathroom repaired,</p> <p>{newspaper clipping}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Terrific Gas Explosion.</span></h3> <p>A House Blown to Pieces.</p> <p>(From the Rond Eau News of Oct. 16) Last evening we had an opportunity of witnessing the most extraordinary phenomenon that has ever occured in this section of the country. For the past few days Mr.H.Truax, proprietor of the old Vester House, on the Gravel Road between Blenheim and Chatha, had had some men engaged in boring for water, a fewfeet from the hotel. Yesterday, about four o'clock, when they had reached a depth of ninety feet, they suddenly came to water, and in such quantities that in five minutes a stream of mingled water and gas the size of the ten inch hole was rushing a hundred feet into the air, making a loud rumbling noise like a train of cars. Water was pouring over the building and into the ditches along the road. Stones, thrown high into the air, were falling all around, and every minute the stream seemed to gain volume and force. This had lasted about an hour when the gas by some means, caught fire, exploding with a report like the discharge of a cannon, filling all parts of the house with flames, tearing it to pieces, and setting fire to the fragments. Quite a number of people were in the building at the time, three of whom were badly burned- Mrs. Truax, James Drake, and a man named Lewis Roc. The flames and water were now rising about seventy feet, with a sound as of a hurricane. When we visited the scene, an hour later, the column of fire was unabated, and as cloud after cloud of flame rose high into the air, lightning up the darkness, and casting a sickly, ghostly glare on the faces of the hundreds of people who had gathered from all parts of the country, the spectacle was really grand, and one not likely to be forgotten by those who witnessed it. The hole from which the fire and water escaped was by this time worn to about two feet in diameter, and the tremendous subterraneous force seemed now to be irresistible. Streams of water and sand were running in all directions, flooding the ruins. The cause of the explosion is unknown, but it is supposed to have been caused by a fire in the kitchen about 40 feet distant. At a late hour in the night the flames remained unabated, though they are likely to cease soon. The loss falls heavily on Mr. Truax, who had just refitted the hotel at considerable expense. We learn that all those injured are likely to recover, although suffering severely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October MONDAY 20 1873 </pre> <p>This is a cold raw morning, and looks as if it new going to turn into rain or snow the wind is N West as the day advances it becoms colder and a few flakes of snow are falling Wm Taylor out beer runner in the Distillery is loading his furniture and intends to leave with his family for Bellville by the night Express at 3 a.m. About 1/2 past 4 the wind became much stronger &amp; turned to the N East with thick sleet &amp; snow and was near blowing down the rafters of the New St Andrews School</p> <pre> TUESDAY 21 </pre> <p>This is a wet slushey morning, and raining a good deal, in many parts the snow and hail are laying in the sheltered placs &amp; showers of it comming on, still, very little outdoor work done to day, Have turned the main Drum in the Carding Mill this afternoon</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 22 </pre> <p>This is a dry morning but damp, and rainy like not at all settled looking, and it feels and dissagreable,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October THURSDAY 23 1873 </pre> <p>This is a not dissagreable morning and continues to all appearane all day as the day advances no outdoor work can be done</p> <pre> FRIDAY 24 </pre> <p>Fine dry morning Meeting of Directors of Wettington Mutual insurance Co to day ay 11 oclock</p> <pre> SATURDAY 25 </pre> <p>This is a dry morning but coldish</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October MONDAY 27 1873 </pre> <p>Of any thing a wet morning, and rather bad weather for Armstrong shingling the roof of St Andrews School house And also for Goldie finishing his dam they are laying the top bed of heavy stones for the timber to be bolted to I examined the stove in the hot air chamber in the Church, and got the Brick work partly taken down to admit of an examination</p> <pre> TUESDAY 28 </pre> <p>This is a very dissagreable morning drizling snow falling, as the day advances the weather no better, they are still continuing at the shingling even in the slushey weather Had to put on our old dress to go into the hot air room and found the crack on the top of the stone much wider than before and the inner end plate 1 1/2 inch open at the top and order chase to make screws to draw it together, The rouads are getting very muddy again {There is a drawing that looks like a rectangular box with three circles in it.}</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 29 </pre> <p>The is the first really wintry looking morning of the season, the snow has fallen during the night about 1/2 an inch deep, the wind feels cold from the West, The mon on the school root had to quit as the mortar froze before the shingles was laid,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October THURSDAY 30 1873 </pre> <p>This is a cold blustering day, the ground bad a frozen crust on it this morning It looks like more Snow It lookes serious for those having large quantities of turnips to take up some has not begun yet, Signed mortgage to A.B Stewart to day. Interest begins 1 May 1874. Masons put in one solid stone under pillers of Arches for fallery for Organ,</p> <pre> FRIDAY 31 </pre> <p>Was cold blustering, and occasionally sleet and drizzling. mixed rain &amp; snow and very little outdoor work can be done We are about finishing stock taking in the Mill Chase finished the Iron Work of the store in the Church</p> <pre> November SATURDAY 1 </pre> <p>The ground is covered with snow this morning But as the day advanced it melted away. and the shingling went on Worked a;; afternoon fixing store in Church building up the Buckwork</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November THURSDAY 6 1873 </pre> <p>Frosty morning This a Provincial Holiday for general Thanksgiving for bountiful Crops The day turned out very fine, There was Service in the forenoon in out Kirk Attended the funeral of Mr Robert Rae, Crockery Merchant aged 36. Sir John A Mcdonald Government raigned to day</p> <pre> FRIDAY 7 </pre> <p>Fine morning, ice on the dam the day turned out mild, The appointment of the New Ministry at Ottawa was conformed by his Excellency</p> <pre> SATURDAY 8 </pre> <p>Of any thing a wet drizzling morning but mild The monetary affairs in the States are not at all mending, but on the contrary a great number of Cotton Mills, from Works, Locomotive Works &amp;c are being stopt. and a great many thousand men are out of work,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November MONDAY 10 1873 </pre> <p>{Blank}</p> <pre> TUESDAY 11 </pre> <p>This was an ordinary winter morning very little snow on the Ground, but very unsettled, I went up ti=o Goldie's Dam this forenoon &amp; found them putting in the last of the dtryts to support the apron, which overhangs the wall, and is about to be covered with Plank Began to snow hard this evening and blew very cold</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 12 </pre> <p>There was a considerable lot of snow on the ground this morning I went down to Hespeler and thence to Plainston to see Watter who is confined to bed &amp; has been very ill but is of any thing mending now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November THURSDAY 13 1873 </pre> <p>{Blank}</p> <pre> FRIDAY 14 </pre> <p>This was a very cold morning for this time of the year at 1/2 past 6 the glass stood at zero and continued cold all day Peter Idington here &amp; got Gutheries opinion in Worsleys Will which did not amount to much We also got the wit of all the mortgages with dates &amp;c Boyes are skaiting on the Dam which is of anything too soon</p> <pre> SATURDAY 15 </pre> <p>It was not quite so cold this morning, the snow still laying on the ground The day begins to look fine. which was only for a little while, &amp; then got dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November MONDAY 17 1873 </pre> <p>This is a dull morning, the Glass 2 or 3 degrees above freezing, Church meeting to day at 2 pm.</p> <pre> TUESDAY 18 </pre> <p>This is a fine moderate day The men are putting on the Galvanized iron on the Deck roof of St Andrews school houses Organ Gallery, Mrs Worsley &amp; Maggie Logan left by the 1 oclock train for Hamilton. Higinbotham left for Quebec at 1/2 past 5 this afternoon. Mr Massie goes also as far as Montreal Mr Mornis of the Ontario Bank as far as Brockvile John Allan started for Enotsville about the wood &amp;c</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 19 </pre> <p>This is a cold, dear morning Putting on a peice of sheet coppar on Mash tun to day where a hole had broken through, light frost just now and a light flurry of snow falling,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Thursday 20 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning, &amp; think of going to Toronto I took the early train for Toronto to get the large Steam Pipe conducting the Steam into the lower still altered at Booths I got it begun to at once, The city is somewhat dull, although the weather is unfavourable yet they were building at the New Custom House setting heavy corner stones &amp; c and building brick work also, and in other places in Town also got home at 1/2 past 8 pm,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning and of any thing and likely to be a thaw Heavy lofs likely to be sustained if no thaw come as the Erie Cannal in frozen up and hundreds of loaded boats froze up, they will extend over 8 miles in length, Began to Mash 80 Bushels to day after standing a considerable time</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 22</span></h2> <p>This is another fine winter morning Goldie is finishing the top of his dam with gravel, brought round from the bottom of the river behind the Dam,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Monday 24 1873</span></h2> <p>A fall of Snow of about 3 inches fell during the night, and may assist the sleighing to day Our teams and off to Enotsville to have out a quantity of square Elm timbers on to the road Have a discusion in the Bank of Comerce with W Keurh the Inspector about increase of line of discount Higinbotham came home from Quebec about 7 pm the train being 8 hours late The teams did not get home till late &amp; had to leave a log on the road</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25</span></h2> <p>There has been another fall of snow during the night, and it froze hard also, We began to run beer in the distillery to day THe sleighing is much improved The water wheel of the Mill is getting out of order, the inside lining getting loose</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 26</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Thursday 27 1873</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 28</span></h2> <p>This was a very moderate morning, there has been a light fall of snow, I went down to Galt by the early train to arrange about getting up 2 men from goldie McCalloueh &amp; Co to fit up a rolling school for cleaning the Brau in the Steam Mill, one man is likely to come on Monday I saw a good many new improvements, in stave cutters, shingle machines, Bolt screwing machines &amp; c The saw making works, have begun to work and are cuting out plates,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 29</span></h2> <p>There is more snow this morning again so that we have very fine sleighing now,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Monday 1 1873</span></h2> <p>Snowing this morning, and thick and foggy weather, We drew off the water of the race to day for the purpose of repairing the water wheel</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2</span></h2> <p>Thawing fast and began to rain very wet and slushy under feet to day, all in a pulp to day and the good sleighing going fast Rained fast in comming from the Prayer meeting at C Pavidsons</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 3</span></h2> <p>Raniey wet morning and thawing very fast This is out Fair Day, yet I went up to Berlin thence to Waterloo Village to see the Coppersmiths at Randalls Distillery as to the cause of the lofs sustained in the column still, But found no experienced hands there, &amp; their own still is in bad order. They are fitting up their new column still which is nine (9) feet in circumference, and 7 double chambers of 3 feet high each, and the goose tum &amp; worm very high up in the roof {There is a small sketch in the middle of the page, likely of the column still being written about on the page. The words of the diary wrap around the sketch, implying he likely drew it on the page before writing his entry} It has rained heavy all day &amp; to night also,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Thursday 4 1873</span></h2> <p>Blowing hard this morning, and the wind was very high all night, and cannot remember of ever, hearing the wind so loud and strong as it was during last night, a good many roofs were blown off, fences down, 20 feet of the roof of the gass works, The {iron; written above text as an addition} smoke stalk of John McCreas Jaunery down &amp; all in peices, The water in Smiths Creek rose so rapidly and overflowed the banks and carried away the dam at Hamburg Had a meeting Insurance Director to day, Have got the water wheel nearly finished James Dowrie, out Distillers Barn roof was stripped off William went to Hamilton this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5</span></h2> <p>The roads were quite dry this morning, and hard frozen, a very great change from what it was yesterday and the day before The papers teams with the destruction of Property for many miles from Kingston all the way to London and Chatham, There was not the least thing disturbed about my Property, We did not get the wheel finished yet, the flume along with the Steam Mill had to be close lined with inch boards on both sides &amp; filleted at the bottom edge,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6</span></h2> <p>Hard frost this morning, began to raise the outer end of the water wheel, and got a 12 feet board 12 inches broad plained down to 1/4 of an inch and put 3 peices of it under the head block, which will keep the wheel free from rubbing on the Bottom The Steam Engine is going but we cannot pump any water to the Grand Trunk on account of all the water being out of the flume, and the Company would not go to the expense of putting in pipes to the well We shut down the {lower; written above text as an addition} gates and raised the head gates and filler the race &amp; tried the Pumps but found the pipes were frozen &amp; would not work to our satisfaction</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Monday 8 1873</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning, and misty and looks like rain &amp; we are now fitting on the Steam pipes on the top of the Boiler to thaw the Grand Trunk pipe But previous to starting the Steam on, we tested the pumps again with the wheel and got the to work and throw a copious stream, Making a proof trial with the column still to day again, 2 men came up from Galt at noon to day but say they will not begin to work until tomowwow morning Wet and misty all day and fine rain The last train from Toronto was not in till after 10 Oclock owing to the think fogg that they could not see the signals</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning, the rain is fine and close, the men from Galt began to work this morning It was wet weather part of the fore and afternoon Mr Shearson was here from Chicago</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 10</span></h2> <p>This is a frosty morning, the sky quite dull, the ground hard, this is Fat Cattle show day,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Thursday 11 1873</span></h2> <p>Dark dull morning, and continued so most of the day with fine rain, Peter Idington came up to day, Quarter Sessions are sitting just now, Keying on a new mitre wheel on on the auglular up right haft that drives the Elevators and conveyars Peter Idington here this afternoon, &amp; leave for Stratforn at 6 oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 12</span></h2> <p>This is another changeble morning light coating of Snow falling on soft ground, at 10 Oclock began to rain, John went down to Galt this morning to look after Bolting cloth for New Reels &amp; c and returned at 12 Oclock It began to snow pretty steady in the afternoon and continued on and at 9 Oclock came on heavy,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 13</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY 15 1873</p> <p>This was a fine morning, but a little fogg indicating a thaw. About the middle of the day it became soft. Had meeting of the Director of the Wellington Mutual with the view of a General meeting for the Election of new Ones But the late Act requires such Elections to take place within 2 months after the 1st of Jauy in each year, therefor we had to pass a By=law postponing it till the 1st Tuesday in Feby next. Saully Glass started this afternoon</p> <p>TUESDAY 16</p> <p>Think fogg this morning also, it thawed a good deal during the middle of the day, but the sleighing is good yet. We got in the New Smutt machine from the station this forenoon, it only arrived last night there, (Have got up all the {faming?} conveyors &amp; op into the Heam Mill</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 17</p> <p>This is a very fine clear morning, the frost by the glass is 14° above zero The men have got pretty well advanced with the new Reel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY 18 1873</p> <p>Fine clear morning, and no thaw Revd Mr Bain of {Searlion?} started home this morning at 8:10 a.m. (sharp,)</p> <p>FRIDAY 19</p> <p>SATURDAY 20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Monday 22 1873</p> <p>This is a fine clear morning, the frost about 18° above zero A considerable quantity if Wheat comming in, at $1.12 to $1.14 for Spring, to $1.20 to $1.22 for fall</p> <p>TUESDAY 23</p> <p>Fine morning, Thermometer at 7 am 10° above zero weather clear and bright a great many teams in with whear, at $1.13 u$1.14 for Spring to $1.20 for fal, {Mexr?} Glass re{th?} this morning from Bellville I attended funeral of G.B Frayers, son 11 years &amp; 2 mos old named Charles Edward Have got in the enlarged drum for the Smutt Machine this afternoon The Galt {Millnoright?} The McDougals &amp; Olive Smith says that Eureka has an excellent separator but it is not such a good scourer as the Trimmer Machine Bagar for the Benight of N.M.C Association Began today A great meany in teams in the market today</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 24</p> <p>This is a very fine morning The market is quite throng to day also and the display of Butcher meat in the Halls is very splendid The Smutt Machine was started this afternoon and so far seems to clean the wheat both fast and very well T.C.Chisholin is missing is N York {nm?} Hamilton &amp; Sons of Toronto Engine Works has failed, and several hundred men thrown out of employment</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY 25 1873</p> <p>This is a fine moderate morning, and the little snow that fell last night will help the sleighing a llittle Bother, Mill &amp; Distillery are working today,</p> <p>FRIDAY 26</p> <p>This was another moderate morning, glass at 7 a.m. about 30°, about 2 oclock it began to snow, it was soft and wet I went to attend the Funeral of old Mrs Hugh McDonald aged 88 years 9 months who came to Guelph in 1833. Mr Romain has returned from New York, and jave given up all hopes of finding the body of Mr T.C. Chisholin, is son in law.</p> <p>SATURDAY 27</p> <p>Ordinary winter morning The Galt millwright got through with their work and left at noon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December MONDAY 29 1873 </pre> <p>This was a blustering morning, snowing &amp; blowing, and it blew very hard throughout the night Nomination day, John Harris &amp; Robt Melvin proposed for Mayor, Fred Chadwick for {Relue?} also Howard, Snow falling most of the afternoon Got a Keg of butter tonight from Haddens, containing 107 lbs of butter for the mens use at</p> <pre> TUESDAY 30 </pre> <p>This morning is more calm, but somewhat harden frost A great many teams in with whear also a good many sleighs in with Hogs for sale and the price is getting up, the highest to about $5.30 Have been making bins in the Mill for the tailing and chicken feed to fall into Mackenzie and the Excise officer Campbell have benn busey these two days past in taking stock in the Mill</p> <pre> WEDNESDAY 31 </pre> <p>This has been a very fine winter day and the market was pretty throng with wheat wool and pork The beer pump in the the distillery broke out at the upper branch They have begun to take stock in the distillery, and they are sure to finish it to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Thursday 1st January 1874 </pre> <p>This is a very fine mild morning And as the day advances it proves finer still it is quite a thaw and ground wet under foot, all the works are standing as usual on a New Years dar and we have a freat many callers or visiter</p> <p>This is another mild morning and the roads slushey and wet And a good mant teams in with wheat Vincent began to day to finish of some 800 or 900 gallons of Ginger wine that he had prepared the ingredients for Proclamation is published of the Desolation of the Dominion Parliament</p> <p>Quite a thaw this morning and a thick fog As the day advances it becomes much milder and the water running swift in the gutters and all over the streets This has been a very mild winter I may say since the beginning of Doer and have had none like it for several years, Vincent still at the wine The visits for a new Election of members for the Dominion Parliament are out to day. Had a telegram from Fred K Allans that he will leave N York this evening at 8.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Monday 5th Jany 1974 </pre> <p>Yesterday was a very mild day and quite a glow of heat was felt when we went to church and the water running in the gutter &amp; the streets quite sloppy, in the afternoon it began to blow and increased to a gale, and began to rain &amp; continued till about 5 oclock about 6 than began to snow, thew sleet, &amp; the wind blowing hard from the N.West This morning the ground is hard and freezing, 25° The water in the river is about a foot deep over the dam, Great excitement Mr Fredrick Adams arrived this afternoon more Cattle came in this evening,</p> <pre> Tuesday 6th </pre> <p>There is a great change this morning hard frost 20° at 7 oclock a little snow had fallen between 8 &amp; 9 oclock a shower of snow came on &amp; once more coverd the ground with white Ordered from 25 to 30 pigs with next load of cattle to weight from 75 lbs to 150 a $5 per 100lbs live weight</p> <pre> Wednesday 7th </pre> <p>The snow still laying but the softness of the day will back it as it was very loose before and it is now tawing, with light rain about 3 oclock it began to rain heavier and continued on till late, This was a Fair day but not much done</p> <pre> Thursday 8th </pre> <p>The snow is being covered with a coat of frozen ice, and it is very slippery, the icy rain still falling and covering posts, trees Telegraph wires &amp;c</p> <pre> Friday 9th </pre> <p>A little post this morning but as the day advanced it became milderhundred, and appeased as if there was to be a general thaw, But in the afternoon it began to snow &amp; increased as night came on, The Telegraph wires appear to be broken down for hundreds of miles round by the weight of ice can neither send a message to Montreal or N York today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date. CASH ACCOUNT-JANUARY Recd. Paid.</p> <p>1874 Jany 10th</p> <p>This is a mild morning just 1 or degrees below freezing at 7 oclock, the snow still laying that fell last night, wheat has begun to come early morning,</p> <p>11th Sunday This was a very fine day</p> <p>Monday 12th.</p> <p>This was quite a mild morning and a large market</p> <p>Tuesday 13th</p> <p>This was a very cold morning at 7 oclock The Thermometer stood below zero. and became mild as the day advanced in th afternoon it began to snow. and continued till 9 oclock</p> <p>Wednesday 14th</p> <p>This is a fine clear morning, and all the snow that fell last night is only about 2 inches deep.</p> <p>Thursday</p> <p>Friday</p> <p>Saturday</p> <p>cold this morning at 7 oclock it stood at zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY Recd. Paid.</p> <pre> Monday 19th Jany </pre> <p>Wet morning, heavy rain fell during the early morning, and this morning a fine rain is falling, &amp; showers of sleet through the afternoon and the street quite slushey with the thaw but at evening it began to freeze, Henry left this morning for Hamilton with a sleigh load of whisky.</p> <pre> Tuesday 20th </pre> <p>This is colder morning at 1/2 past 7, the glass stood at 5 o clock zero &amp; quite different from the mild weather of yesterday &amp; towards the afternoon it was blowing and freezing quite cold, the starter blowing and freezing, quite cold, the starter the new store in the Rectifying room this afternoon</p> <pre> Wednesday 21st </pre> <p>There had fallen a considerable coating of snow through the night, but this morning was quite mild, with a strong sign of a thaw_ it came on to be very mild as the day advanced, and very slushy in the afternoon. I have been engaged to day cutting up 6 pigs for the House Wm, wife Miss Grant &amp; Mrs Higinbothaw went down to Fishers Mills - got in to day all the staves for the new still into the store to get them {drofsed?}</p> <pre> Thursday 22 </pre> <p>This in a dark wet morning so that I thought the clocks had got wrong at 7 it was raining heavy and very slippery, the snow is washing away very fast, and begin to have fears about getting in enough of firewood It rained in the afternoon also.</p> <pre> Friday 23 </pre> <p>It must have rained through the night or the water in the river is very high, at the Mill race head gates the water was half way up pm tje rich beam {acchop?} the race inside of the rack or grating, and we had to hoist One, or the Bottom flood gates as the water was coming in to the lower floor of the Mill</p> <pre> Saturday 24th. </pre> <p>This has been a very cold stormy day with frequent shows of snow, and freezing all the time, which begins to show a freeing in the river, Maggie &amp; Mary went up to Alna this evening John returned from London, this afternoon Hou Samueal Mills died to day aged 67</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Date CASH ACCOUNT-MARCH Recd. Paid </pre> <p>Monday 26th July, 1874.</p> <p>This is a cold morning &amp; like yesterday about 10° above zero, the snow that fell on Saturday helps to make fair sleighing. Began on Saturday to dress the staves for the new chamber still, 24 feet long. Have had all the old rectifiers in the distillery down on their place buttons on new button hoops &amp; others where required Also agreed for a Brush Machine for the smutt Machine, went out to look at a drove of pigs this evening.</p> <p>Tuesday morning 27th</p> <p>This is with a mild morning glass at 36° at 1/2 past 10 it began to rain % continued for some time &amp; then sleet coupiously.</p> <p>Wednesday 28th</p> <p>This was a mild morning and quite soft, but by 10 oclock the wind veered round to the North and there it began to freeze, and became very cold I cut up 2 more pigs this afternoon about 150 lbs each,</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7d01b1c37b108132c5054953f2db75c.pdf ed79e0d760cca54e11e4a364b05162b7 PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0694f3ee7b5bb451cb69451ab84ecf33.pdf e68d94215480d67bd45917ac5c717ee8 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/67467eb186bcc0dcf56104447b4a140e.pdf 6b346e2f779b4d78cedd6c281fb1aa05 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808 - 1895)  1869 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Daily JOURNAL 1869 Printed Calendar for the Year 1869 Two newspaper advertisement clippings pasted at top of page. Daily Journal for 1869 Toronto: Published by Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers {Four newspaper articles pasted on the page} {The first newspaper article} Our city contemporary says: The Dominion Telegraph Company having, in its desperation, secured an organ in our city contemporary, actually furnishes it with despatches from Ottawa, although its line is not extended further than Toronto. Who can beat that, as a feat of telegraphy? To the above question we answer, no-body. By the use of the Dominion Telegraph lines we get Ottawa news twelve hours in advance of the Spec. That's what's the matter; and it is perfectly satisfactory to us and to our innumerable readers, if not to our neighbor and its few subscribers. We may also remark that we advocated the new enterprise from its first introduction to the public notice till now, believing a new telegraph line to be an absolute necessity to the Province. The Spec. also advocated it as well as we; but suddenly turned short round and began to oppose it. But these short turns constitute one of the normal features of the Spec. It once commenced to expose the brewery frauds in Waterloo, and that with great force and energy; but it suddenly turned round, as it has done with the Dominion Telegraph enterprise, and took the opposite course - defending them. Why, we shall not pretend to say; but not long afterwards the President of the Brewers' Association issued a circular, calling upon the members of that body to add five dollars a year to their usual contribution, to compensate a gentleman connected with the Spec. for his Parliamentary services in their behalf. It formerly denounced, in unmeasured and bitter language, without regard to truth, the management of the Great Western Railway, and then turned suddenly round and became its warmest eulogist. It at one time within a year, denounced John Bright and Gladstone, while it lauded to the skies Disraeli and other Tory leaders; but in a short time after it was found pronouncing panegyrics upon Bright and Gladstone, and anathematizing �Disraeli and his friends. For a time it was high Tory in its professions, next mongrel, and then actually pretending to be Reform in its teachings, and becoming the organ of John Sandfield Macdonald's hybrid Govment. We admire consistency, especially as illustrated in the management of the Spec. It may sometimes be difficult to say which side it does espouse; but having discovered that we are quite safe to conclude it will soon be on the other. We shall not assume to assign the reasons for the zig-zag policy of the Spec.; but uncharitable people ascribe it to an instinctive scent for the dimes. Probably it is all patriotism and a genuine regard for the public good. {The last sentence was written in italics) {The second newspaper article pasted on the page} THE DOMINION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. (From the Galt Reporter.) Why, in the name of everything that's good, do not the Directors of the above Company clear up the doubts that at present hang round it? With suspicion on every side, with grave charges made, with Directors resigning, all the general public has had laid before it in the way of refutation has been that at a dinner at St. Catharines, at which were present Directors and Stockholders, us "out-side barbarians" were assured that it was "all right." No proof that the charges made were false, no proof of the soundness and integrity of a concern in which the people of this country are asked to invest $500,000, but merely champagne congratulations on the construction of a few miles of the road, and grand prophecies for the future. If this is to remove distrust, to refute charges, it is easily done, but we are doubtful. The Upper Canada and Commercial Banks were "all right" till they failed; and more to the point, the "Grand Trunk Telegraph Company" was no doubt heralded as "all right" and decidedly proved its right to be considered so. Why, if everything is satisfactory, if the inauguration and present position of the company are satisfactory, is it not clearly shown to the public? The originators of the scheme are pronounced to be speculators and unsound. Why not disprove this? They are accused of controlling the stock in order to gain their own ends. Disprove this. Of having secured the contract for the building of the line at an exorbitant price, and such as to allow them a profit of something like $125 per mile, or one half of the contract price, and that they secured this contract without it having been submitted to tender. Disprove these assertions, Distrust is too general now to be neglected. Stock must yet be sold - and who will buy? Payments on stock already subscribed will become due, and who, in the face of all these charges, will have any satisfaction in making those payments, or will not avoid such payments if possible. The Company at present {illegible section to follow as the pasted on newspaper article curled} ...down with an incubus of doubt. ...must remove that load before....undertaking. �{The third newspaper article pasted on the page} PAPER MAKING. - It was not until the year 1806 that the first patent "for manufacturing paper of an indefinite length" was taken out by Henry Fourdrinier. This was soon followed by Mr. Dickinson's patent of Jund 30, 1807, for machinery for cutting and planing paper thus made. Fourdrinier's patent for the paper machine, which still bears his name, was taken out in the same year; and it was about this time that Mr. Dickinson (whose death has been recently announced) commenced his career as a paper manufacturer by the purchase of Apsley Mill, near Hemel Hempstead, to which, in the course of time, four other mills in Hertfordshire were added, two of them constructed, and the water-power for them create, under his own superintendence. It was in 1807, before the commencement of the Peninsular campaign, that he invented a new cannon-cartridge paper, made by mixing together linen and woollen rags in certain proportions, so that after the explosion, it was prevented from retaining sparks of fire. In 1809 he patented machinery for the manufacture of paper by means of an ingeniously constructed cylinder of brass, covered with wire gauze and connected with an air-pump - a form of machine which still remains in use. This was followed by other patents for the manufacture of finely-faced copperplate paper by a soft of {Your comment here...}veneering process, and for a machine to cut cards, both of which were successful inventions, and the former especially tended much to increase his reputation. In 1829 he invented the process of introducing coloured threads into the body of paper at the instant of its manufacture, which was again improved on in 1839. This preservative against forgery will have been noticed by holders of Exchequer bills, and many of us will remember it in the stamped envelopes which were issued by Government after the adoption of the penny postage system, in the introduction of which Mr. Dickinson had taken great interest. In 1832 we find him again patenting a knotter or strainer for cleaning pulp from impurities; and two years later applying magnets for the removal of any portion of iron that may happen to be in the pulp, and thus preventing ion-mould in the paper. {The fourth newspaper article pasted on the page.} COMMUNICATIONS. DOMINION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. (To the Editor of the Globe.) Sir, - There are a few point connected with the present fierce controversy about this undertaking, that require a little discussion; and as you have published several articles on the subject, no doubt the public would like to have a little more information. This I do not propose to furnish myself, but to ask from the Directors; and as one of the original subscribers who has hitherto had confidence in them, I think I am entitled to ask for it. Firstly, amid so many and so diverse opinions about the cost of a good telegraph line thoroughly equipped, including all the preliminary expenses, we might expect our Directors to discover from outside sources the actual facts of the case, and lay them before the public. On the one hand we are asked to believe that the lines lately built in the United States have cost from $300 to $450 per mile, (see �'Dominion Telegrapher'), whilst the opponents of the Company confidently affirm that the outside figure should be $125, and that Mr. Reeve would make more than $200,000 out of the operation. If this is not the case, then I think the Directors owe it to us, the shareholders, who are {newspaper is wrinkled, illegible sentence}...and to the public who are asked to subscribe to collect evidence from some other source than Mr. Reeve or Dr. Dwight, and make it known to us through your columns. Perhaps they could learn what the People's Telegraph Company in Quebec are going to pay for their line, as the contract for a portion has been already awarded. Secondly, if it should appear that Mr. Reeve will clear anything like so enormous a sum as $200,000, would it not be advisable to try to get rid of him, and give out the resst of the line to tender? Ungrateful, do they say? We could afford to give him $50,000 for his charters of connection, the value of which does not seem to be sufficiently recognized in the Trade Review articles. If that would not satisfy the man, I don't know what would. He could pay up all his debts in the States, and begin life anew with the remainder. Failing that, however, the shareholders might still be satisfied if they could be assured that the profits would pay fair dividends on the capital of $500,000. Let us hear what the results of operation have been already between Toronto and Buffalo, and any other figures obtained from disinterested parties. Lastly, attention has been drawn to the alleged fact, that the mileage between Hamilton and Wellington Square has been unnecessarily increased and the Spectator refuses to accept the future extension westwards as a sufficient reason for it. This is a point which I am most anxious to see cleared up as soon as possible. Believing, as I do, that the whole enterprise may yet be successful, if public confidence can be restored, but that at the same time this cannot be unless the directors vouchsafe clearer and fuller information. I have written this letter to indicate to them just the doubt and difficulties that have arisen in the mind of A SHAREHOLDER. Hamilton, 25th March, 1869. {Glued to Journal page, a receipt from Russell House} RUSSELL HOUSE, Ottawa, 14 June 1869 No. of Room 19 Mr. D. Allan to James A. Gouin, Dr. 2 Days Board & Lunch $5.50 Sundries Washing Carriage Omnibus Up & Down $.50 $6.00 Received payment, Dr. J. A. Gouin (Signature) {Second Signature illegible perhaps that of D. Allan} �Glued to page are two articles First Article: AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE MILL SITE, DISTILLERY, &c. Will be sold by Public Auction, at VICTORIA HALL, in the TOWN OF COBOURG, Province of Ontario, On WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNDE, 1869, At 12 o'clock, noon, that valuable property known as the ONTARIO DISTILLERY, Situate in the TOWN OF COBOURG, Province on Ontario, within a short distance of the Grand Trunk Railway station and commodious harbour of Cobourg, consisting of a large BRICK DISTILLERY, driven by water and 2 steam engines of about 40 horse-power each, and capable of mashing 500 bushels of grain per day; also a BRICK RECTIFYING HOUSE, with steam engine of 25 horse-power, and also a BRICK MALT HOUSE & KILN. There are also on the premises large Granaries, Sheds for 300 head of cattle and Pens for 500 hogs, besides Stales, Ice Houses &c. The above Buildings are nearly new and in excellent order. The entire property on which these valuable buildings are situated, including the Mill Pond, comprises about 23 acres, through which the Ham Creek runs, giving about 8 feet head of water. Land to the extent of 75 acres additional, and immediately adjoining, can be had on reasonable terms, the soils of which, as well as that of the locality generally, is admirably adapted for the cultivation of the Sugar Beet, and this property might meet the requirements of persons disposed to engage in the manufacture of Sugar from that material; but the buildings could easily be made available for almost any manufacturing purpose; the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg having lately passed a by-law exempting from local taxation for 5 years several descriptions of Factories. Terms - One-half Cash, balance in three annual instalments, with interest at 7 per cent. There will be a Reserved Bid. For full particulars as to title, &c, apply (if by letter post-paid) to the MANAGER BANK OF MONTREAL, Cobourg, Ont, or the undersigned, A.J. VAN INGEN & Co., Auctioneers, &c, Cobourg Ont Second Article The Consolidated Bank. At a meeting of the Consolidated Bank shareholders, at Montreal, on Wednesday, the Chairman, in reply to a question read the following list to show where the share-holders' money had gone:- Toronto, Campbell & Cassels .........$30,498 Toronto Fuel Co..............28,000 Galbraith, Christie & Co.... 69,193 Turner & Co .................77,696 Credit Valley Co............106,456 A. Shanly....................20,900 Montreal Furniss & Co.............. $123,325 W.H. Riley............. 65,000 Ascher & Co............... 501,839 Beatty & Co................. 94,848 Fish, Shephard & Co.........120,354 Davidson & Co............... 64,322 A. Davidson..................23,000 Koitask......................75,301 Coultz, Raynor & Co..........23,685 Wm. Ebb......................48,000 Cowper.......................72,000 Forsyth......................48,000 �Mrs. Hollis - With all those losses in Montreal, Sir Francis Hincks was found guilty one day and allowed to walk out the next day. Mr. Morgan - He is not, I am told, buying a property worth ten thousand dollars. The Chairman remonstrated, and asked if Mrs. Hollis could not understand the effect of having an unfaithful servant. (Cries of disapproval and doubt.) Miss McDougall then called upon Mr. Campbell, the General Manager, to state what he had been doing since last fall for the shareholders. Mr. Campbell said he had been working very hard. (Laughter.) Miss McDougall thought Mr. Campbell did not look her straight in the face like an honest man should. interruptions now became frequent. One of the ladies suggested that a movement be made to bring Mr. Rennie back, and have him tried for fraudulently using the names of the directors to the syndicate which originated only in his own brain, as stated by Mr. Rankin. Miss McDougall was glad to have evidence that he had any brains. (Laughter.) Ex-Governor Macdonald will be the liquidator for the creditors of the bank. Mr. W.W. Ogilvie is the Government's liquidator, and the shareholders have elected Mr. Robert Moat, E.J. Barbeau, and Mr. Ogilvie. {On the edge of the article in handwriting is written: "Mercury" 11th June 1860 } {Advertisement glued onto page, typed with diagrams} E.H. MARTIN & CO., ROOFING MATERIALS, 70 MAIDEN LANE AND 9 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK. ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT. The Felt is made of flax and hemp, carded together until such a fibre is formed as will absorb a sufficient quantity of Asphaltum to give a perfect foundation of a roof. This may be thoroughly tested by placing the Felt in water, and allowing it to remain there awhile. when taken out and examined; it will be observed that the texture of the Felt is not in any way injured. When coated with the Prepared Roof Coating, the Felt is not affected by change of temperature, and, being non-conducting in its properties, resists alike heat from the sun and cold from frost and snow. It is made in rolls 25 yards long, 32 inches wide, equal to 200 square feet, and is put up for shipment in cases of 4 rolls, each case weighing about 375 pounds, and containing 8 squares of roofing. DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING THE PATENT ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT TO DWELLING HOUSES OR OTHER PERMANENT BUILDINGS. All sharp edges of the boarding or rafters should be taken off, so as to form an even surface for the Felt to rest upon. Do not tar, pitch, or apply any adhesive mixture to the boards on which the felt is to be laid. Old wooden roofs that have been previously tarred should have a coating of whitewash before the Felt is laid on. The Felt can be laid from gable to gable, or across the roof from eave to ridge. It is essential that it should be stretched tight and smooth, overlapping from 1 to 2 inches at the joinings, and closely nailing through the overlap with 24-oz. roofing tacks 1 1/2 inches apart. The gutters must be of two layers of Felt, one over the other, cemented together with the boiling mixture, and then coated and sanded. when the Felt has been nailed to the boards, it is absolutely necessary, to complete the roof, to give a good thick coat of the �Prepared Roof Coating - say 3 gallons to the square of 100 feet. {Large diagram of a barn with product being laid on roof.} ROBERTS SC N.Y. This Design shows the MOST DESIRABLE FORM FOR ROOFS to be covered with the PATENT ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT. The Letter F represents the Felt on the Roof. {imagine of barrel with the company name and address as follows...} PREPARED ROOF COATING E.H. MARTIN, 70 Maiden Lane, 9 Liberty St., N.Y. Prepared Roof Coating. We have taken great pains to manufacture for the Asphalte Roofing Felt our Prepared Coating, which has a combination of such materials as are necessary to stand the action of the severe winter and the intense heat of our summer climate. A coating to be durable must have a stout body as well as great elasticity, and hence the Prepared Coating will be found too thick to run freely from the bunghole of the barrel; it is therefore advisable to remove the head, stir the contents thoroughly from the bottom, and if necessary heat until it spreads with ease. The Coating must be laid on with a brush, and immediately afterwards some course sharp sand sifted over it, as much as it will absorb. It is important that the day should be dry "and the Felt perfectly so" when the Prepared Roof Coating is applied. A second coat, after the first has thoroughly dried, "will ensure a perfect roof for many years. {On the side edges of the paper with the advertisement, there is additional writing.} Dry and Tarred Sheathing Paper, Coal Tar, Roofing Pitch, Mineral Paint, Asphalte Varnish, Etc. Roofing Brushes, Swedes Iron Nails (galvanized and plain), Roof Paint and general Roofers' Sundries. January, Friday 1. 1869. This is a very stormy morning the wind drifting the snow most furiously. The was a fire during the morning John Harris Bakery and storehouse was completely gutted between 4 & 5 this morning. Saturday 2. This has been a day of snow with very little interuption. Went up to the Foundry for the purpose of assertaining, if a heading jointer could be made to joint the staves for Rectifiers tubs Tuns &c In the afternoon attended William Wilson's Funeral, it snowed all the time, and is now very deep in some places where it has been drifting. The water for the mill is in good supply, and 2 run going steady January. Monday, 4. 1869 {No entry} Tuesday, 5. {No entry} Wednesday, 6. {No entry} �January. Thursday, 7. 1869. I returned from Toronto this forenoon, weather mild, the sleighing mostly gone. The beam accross the lower stile that steadies the copper pipe broke to day and had to secure it as follows, Friday, 8. This has been a raw cold day, and more frosty thaw yesterday, Some snow fell this evening Saturday, 9. This has been a fine day, but little or no Sleighing except on the road sides, I went down to Galt this morning to see what progress Goldie & McCullough are making in the construction of the new boiler & the Engine, I found that the boiler was well advanced, and so far good workmanship, and the new Cylinder is bored and ready for fitting on January. Monday, 11. 1869 This morning opened fine, have got an additional carpenter on to the filters, (Aulden) who is preparing all the bottoms. This is the anneversary of my Birth day The water is holding out well, we are grinding all night now Tuesday, 12. More frosty this morning, but rather too fine having no sleighing, but the waggoning on the gravelled roads is quite smooth. Funeral of George David Armstrong, James's Son he had been married little more than 3 months, will grind to night again, plenty of water Wednesday, 13. This has been a mild day, plenty of water, both for the mill and for sawing wood &c �There is no appearance of more snow yet and the roads are all very bare We are getting on very well now with the Filtering vessels. William went of this afternoon in the Buggy to Erin villiage Acton Georgetown &c Grinding to night again January. Thursday, 14. 1869. This has been a mild day, and more like an April day than Jany, Began to grind the middlings yesterday at noon, and have been at it all day The malting is going on very well in this mild weather I have decided on a tender for sawing the wood. Friday, 15. Quite mild to day also, water holding out Rob came back from Philadelphia Saturday, 16. This has been rather a colder and rawer day yet the water is still good January. Monday, 18. 1869. This has been dark heavy morning, and also the forenoon, with snow flakes flying the most of the day, though not enough to make any good sleighing David Brown began this morning as fireman in the Distillery I have just heard from Toronto that the Still is ready Tuesday, 19. Fine morning but no snow of any account although it looked much like it I went down to Toronto this morning and saw Martin & Son and ordered a six horse power Engine for Rectifying house, examined pipes at Levys, ordered some of the locks at Morrisons to be chased for wood, was informed that the flat copper still was shipped yesterday. �Wednesday, 20. Dull morning with some snow flakes falling I went up to Berlin and to Waterloo to enquire about store casks, and saw some that were very well made, and to hold from 12 to 16 Bbls. each, all made of 2 inch stuff, I returned at 3 pm, and found the still at this station and got it down with the worm all safe, got an alarm about Johney Higinbotham having been run over by the wheel of a light waggon loaded with some light lumber but fortunately no bones were broken, {calculations at bottom of page} 16 + 32, 32 + 480 = 512 a Boiler maker worked 1/2 day January, Thursday, 21 1869 The foreman Thos Butler boiler maker came down & worked all day. Friday, 22 Fine bright day but cold, and the roads exceedingly hard and Good, a considerable number of teams are now comming with Wheat seeing that the sleighing should snow comes will not likely last long enough to enable them to take out their grain in time. the waggoning is splendid Boiler Maker, with 1 man & a day was at work from 1 pm to 3.45 ½ past 4 PM Saturday, 23 Boiler maker, with 1 man & a boy, was at work from 7 am till 3,45 PM January. MONDAY, 25. 1869. Very cold this morning below zero but did not look till about 8 o'clock when it was about 2 degrees above that, I have taken a bad cold this morning & am quite hoares. Boiler A holder, on man & a boy during the forenoon only did very little Tuesday , 26. This was another cold morning, the wind very sharp and has continued so all day Have got 2 men to work at the cattle shed or Byre to fit up the stalls &c �No person came to work at the Boiler to day WEDNESDAY, 27. Cold and windy to day, yet fine clear weather and the roads hard and smooth. A great many loads of wheat in to day, we took in over 2,100 Bushels. to day at 1 oclock the Boiler maker 2 men and a boy came January. THURSDAY, 28. 1869 This is quite a mild morning, and heavy looking as if there was going to be a fall of rain or snow A good many teams in with wheat to day but so many as yesterday The Boiler maker 2 men & a boy all day FRIDAY, 29. {No entry} SATURDAY, 30. {No entry} February. MONDAY, 1. 1869. {No entry} TUESDAY, 2. Lydia Anderson came back to day and entered into the charge of the old House as House Keeper &c a $6 pr month, and a girl to help her. Mrs. Calum left WEDNESDAY, 3. The snow is very deep this morning, there having been a continued fall all night, I was very much dissapointed at finding that the foreman boiler maker had done nothing last night, they have been working all day cutting of the old revits heads so as to get the holes for the new ones, and now have promised them a reward if they work all this night February. THURSDAY, 4. 1869. The boiler makers only got the boiler finished this mor=g about 6 Oclock & I handed them the reward of a dollar, to each of the 3 men if they got done by that time The 2 masons got done with the building up of the brick work by 1/2 past 4 �Have also found that the revits in front of the Mill boiler are not tight FRIDAY, 5. {No entry} SATURDAY, 6. {No entry} February. MONDAY, 8. 1869. Moderate weather, began to day to take the Engine appart TUESDAY, 9. This has been a very mild day, and has made considerable empression on the sleighing, making it very bare in some places I attended as a Pall bearer at Jos Websters funeral, left the house at 12 noon for the Union Cemetery. A great quantity of Wheat in the market to day WEDNESDAY, 10. This is a fine mild morning but no thaw as yet. Began to day to make a large tressel to lift the Boiler with. The Cattle shed is finished to day. February. THURSDAY, 11. 1869. {No entry} FRIDAY, 12. Very mild and sloppy roads. got the boiler about up on the bridge to night SATURDAY, 13. Quite mild and splended weather for hoisting the boiler Meeting of Creditors of John McLean at 10 Oclock at Gathen's office, have got the boiler accross the bridge and on the road opposite the Blacksmith shop on the carriage with 3 inch planks for a tramway and going well. �February. MONDAY, 15. 1869. This was a mild day throughout, and we got on very well with the Boiler, having got it down the hill and halfway into the boiler house. Yesterday was a stormy day snow & drift, but not so hard as during Saturday night in which a considerable quantity of snow fell which was packed quite hard. Revd Principal Snodgrass & Revd Mr. Mackerras addressed the meeting in St. Andrew Church this evening TUESDAY, 16. This is another mild morning and snowing a little I had prepared to leave by the Great Western for Brantford this morning, but got out too late for the train and had to go by way of Stratford The {large X written above line with initial W} Engine frame, shaft and connecting rods &c were sent down to Galt this morning on a sleigh and will try if the boiler could also be brought up from there by a similar conveyance and save the carriage to & from the cars which is more than half the labour. WEDNESDAY, 17. This was quite a snowy morning at Brantford and left there this morning and got home at 1/4 past 12 noon, the snow & sleet has been general , and has continued more or less all the afternoon X should be here as this was the day it was sent down. {indicated above entry was on this day not 16th} February. THURSDAY, 18. 1869. {No entry} FRIDAY, 19. Mr. Vincent got SATURDAY, 20. Fine mild weather �February. MONDAY, 22. 1869. This is a fine morning after the heavy fall of snow we had all yesterday. We got down the Car with the tubs and casks &c from Brantford, to this Station above and had them all taken down and put into the Shed, in the evening the sky was clear and beautiful yet many predicted comming storm of some Kind. I got the boiler set down in its place and recess in the wall made for the small fly wheel William and (John Faulkoner the man), started with the horse and cutter for upper Townships. Mr. Vincent went to Simcoe on his own business. TUESDAY, 23. We have had a very stormy night, and this morning completely inundated with snow, and continued falling and blowing all the forenoon that the 10 o'clock train with 2 Engines ahead did not arrive till 1/2 past one, and only one freight train went down & no passenger train for the East as yet 1/2 past 5. WEDNESDAY, 24. {No entry} February. THURSDAY, 25. 1869. This is of anything a better day have been making holes through the walls for pipes &c and have got the smoke pipe for the boiler into the chimney, and putting the water cistern up in the garret FRIDAY, 26. A good deal of Snow has fallen through the last night and through the day, at it clear and fine and then dull and heavy. Had a telegram from William this forenoon from Owen Sound and about to Start for Durham I got a man down from Ingles this morning but sent him back to repair the heater and then come back, {underlined with purple ink} which he did (Robt Hiam) {again underlined in purple ink} Am hewing the Rock for seats for frame of the little Engine. Renewed Church note, with Jas Massie for another 3 months to day. {underlined in purple ink} Recd Gold draft from Halifax for $998. �To day Gibson and Jamison, at pump geering Jno McPherson & Wiswall, at the foundation of Engine, A. McDonald & at the cisterns, and Riddel fixing pipes to Boiler SATURDAY, 27. This has been a very cold day, a sharp Keen wind blowing from the N West, have got the water cisterns in their places in the Garret and connected with a 3 inch pipe The snow being so abundant makes good sleighing though rather deep, brings in the firewood teams very fast that I now refuse to take any more new lots but only from those who have not filled their contracts as yet William was at Mount Forest at 5 this PM and cannot be home till tomorrow forenoon. March. MONDAY, 1. 1869. This has been a much colder day than yesterday but towards evening it got calm William got home yesterday at 1 Oclock We got the sleepers down for the Engine foundation properly bedded to the Rock and then 3 bolt of 7/8th square iron drven down 9 inches into the stone, drilled first bore Gibson got drunk this afternoon and unfit for work. Attended to funeral of Alexander White's daughter, who died near N York TUESDAY, 2 This has not been a cold day about 20° in the morning the Sun shone out fine about noon, so I took, Mother, out a short distance on the York Road, getting on but slowly to day, but fitting up the Brantford rectifiers the one above the other. I intend to go to Galt in the morning. WEDNESDAY, 3. I went down to Galt in the morning , and returned at Noon, the weather was pleasant. I went to Godie & McCulloughs and examined the Boiler which has every appearance of being a good job, and they fully expect to have it ready to be brought up in 10 days, I got a young man up with me to fit up the water pipes through the Distillery his name is William Herriot {underlined in purple ink} �March. THURSDAY, 4. 1869. {no entry} FRIDAY, 5. It was very cold last night and the logs of the old Priory cracked loud and sharp like a gun shot the Thermometer at 7 stood at 15° below Zero 1/2 an hour before that the gardner noted 16° below, fortunately it was very calm during the day otherwise it would have been desperate cold. We are making very good progress with the pipes, and also the small Engine SATURDAY, 6. This is a very stormy cold morning, and yet the Thermometer does not indecate more than 10° above zero but the wind is Keen and sharp from the North with occasional showers of snow. We are obliged to rehoop the Brantford rectifiers as the bottom ones were altogether too thin and rotten March. MONDAY, 8. 1869. Rather a cold day TUESDAY, 9. This is quite a mild morning I started for the Preston linning and flax Works of Elliot & Co. and where they made seemless Bags ropes &c also linseed oil, all on a large scale and every thing of the best construction and latest improvement , but from want of sufficient demand the works were a loosing concern and were shut up in toto last year and now a large part of the machinery is being shipped in boxes, to Stevens Linnen works, Webster Mass. All the shafting of the Mill is of one uniform size {being} 2 3/8th drain all turned from end to end & hung with splended screw hangers, the whole is heated by coils of iron pipes, lighted by gass, and water carried to all the flats in pipes with hydrants & hose at different places William went to Toronto & returned to day WENDESDAY, 10. This is a very different Kind of day from what yesterday was the snow is falling thick and constant, and as the wind is not strong the snow falls very equal, �very few teams are comming to Town George Booth was here this afternoon and got the measure of the coppar pipes &c yet wanting, I sold him the old coppar of former mash tun at 23 cents a {illegible} March. THURSDAY, 11. 1869. This is a mild calm day, yet no thaw, and plenty of work in shoveling snow to make roads. FRIDAY, 12. This has been another snowy day, yet not any drifting Peter Idington here for his sisters Edmund Ritchie, Post Master of Hamilton, died this afternoon 62 years past, he was born in Wales, March 2d 1807. SATURDAY, 13. Fine clear calm morning and moderate frost Recd from Bond 2 pipes 10 ft 2 and 4 do {ditto} about 13 feet at same price as last (he will charge for a Zink Cock $2,60, Evat & Ingles To returned to them 1 bar angle iron wt 149 lbs March. MONDAY, 15. 1869. Cold blustering morning TUESDAY, 16. This was a very cold morning, and the walls of the log house were cracking again, the mercury stood at 11 below zero, and about 9 oclock it had got up to 20 above. I told Robert Hiam not to come tomorrow till {underlined in purple ink} more work was ready for him. WEDNESDAY, 17. This has not been such a cold day as yesterday, fine and clear. This is Easter fat Cattle show day, and was largly attended a vast number of cattle were brought in. I never saw finer and 2 espessially from Esquesing were large & fat �The coppar Smiths made a beginning this morning. G Booth went of in the afternoon train to Toronto & left a journeman and a boy at work I have begun to take out the tuns from the cellar below for charger & receiver Had a short interview with Mr. Bridges this morning regarding. Mrs Tawse returned to day from Peters March. THURSDAY, 18. 1869 Fine clear morning. glass stood at 6 below Zero at 1/4 to 7 I have got one Receiver set up this evening and one hoop on. William accompanied his wife as far as Galt on her way to Hamilton this afternoon Mr. Romaine drew my attention to the smallness of my yealds, & which is atributed to the large quantity of fine corn meal sifted out of it, and also of using none but reground middlings, But to test the matter so as to find out whither the fault lies there or in the inferiority of the yeast I shall next week try the pure corn and rich middlings. FRIDAY, 19. The weather has been some milder to day with an occasional shower of snow, have got the first large tun finished as a charger, and getting 2 more emptied for taking down. I made up my mind to let, William Harriot from Galt go home as all the work is done that I required him to do, so he left by the afternoon Train It has snowed a good deal this afternoon and this evening quite heavy. at 7 am Temp 14° above zero SATURDAY, 20. {No entry} March. MONDAY, 22. 1869. A cold wind blowing and not at all an agreeable day at a 1/4 past 6 oclock the Thermometer stood at 5° above Zero and at 7 it was 13°. �TUESDAY, 23. Fine mild weather the snow melting very grandley away yet there is plenty left for good sleighing the roads slushey in parts am making preparations to raise the large receiver in the Rectifying room overhead at least 18 inches so as to be high enough to charge the small rectifyer. Henry Booth, began for the first to work at making the joint for the column of the little still, which on their contract work for about 1/2 the day, the rest of it at pipes to conect the old with the new distillery WEDNESDAY, 24. This is a fine morning and the roads quite slushey in many places. have removed the tie beams wider appart to let the receiver be raised Henry Booth has worked all day at the pipes for the old distillery, and the two young men at the new. March. THURSDAY, 25. 1869. This morning was rainey, and a thick mist hang over the ground for most of the forenoon the snow is melting pretty fast Have got men at work clearing away the snow, also the ice &c behind the flood gates The journeman copper smith, David Startup quit work at noon and went to Toronto. FRIDAY, 26. This morning was quite wet, and a thick mist hung over the ground for most of the forenoon. The snow continues to melt fast Have got men still working at the flood gates {Short newspaper article glued to page} "Locomotive boilers, it is reported, can be kept free from scale by introducing about once in three months twelve pounds of zinc in half ounce pieces. The zinc is said to dissolve and cover the inner surface of the flues with a thin coating." �SATURDAY, 27. Quite a mild morning, and looks as if it had rained during the night. The thaw continued all day, and no rain, yet the streets all over were running down in great streams like little rivers. Booth got the new coppar pipe from the pump to the old receiver in the Rectifying house room in the old distillery finished to night March. MONDAY, 29. 1869. Still thawing and the water is now flowing over the dam, it looks something like rain this morning and should that come on the rise will be rappid. I am now in doubts whither to take up the erection at the end of the Bridge for lowering the new boiler or to let it stand in the river and load it heavily with stones. There was only Gibson working at the new tun to day the rest were at other work TUESDAY, 30. Thawing fast yet and the water in the river rising pretty fast, there has been a slight drizzel of rain during the forenoon this afternoon has been inclined to wet and thickish like mist. Stevens has built in the chimney and also the fly wheel to day WEDNESDAY, 31. Quite a change in the weather to frost his morning There is more water in the river this morning Stevens at the furnase of Boiler this morning. April. THURSDAY, 1. 1869. {No entry} FRIDAY, 2. Hard frost this morning, with a coat of new snow on the ground Dr. Henry Orton was intered in the Guelph Cemetery this afternoon he died in Fergus on Tuesday the 30th March aged 67 he came from Nottinghamshire to this Town in 1835 �SATURDAY, 3. A cold and unpleasant day, a light coating of snow had fallen. The new Boiler from Galt was brought down to the station this afternoon and we took down the lighter parts of the Engine &c Have been trying all the rectifyers with water as to tightness Bo't 2000 Bushels of old corn out of Robbins Store house {Next page begins on Monday the 5th, no page for 4th} April MONDAY, 5. 1869 Quite a cold morning and thought that the remaining snow would be of advantage in case I should take the new Boiler down on a sleigh, but it went away while we were working at the Erection of the large trussel and screw, and got the Boiler swung in the Chains by night I weighed the last bundle of coppar pipes that came by Express on last & found it to be 35 lbs a heavy bar of soulder came too Tuesday, 6. This has been a very fair day with somewhat of a cold wind, have got the Boiler on the truck and travelling on Zinch oak planks laid flat on the ground & have got as far as the {my?} white gate tonight and made fast to Keep it from running down the Hill The copparsmith is getting pretty nearly done with his work Had the Engineer Robt Hiam, down from Ingles this afternoon Wednesday, 7. The ground was pretty hard this morning, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up it soon softened, and became quite muddy. We got on well to day with the Boiler This was the monthly Fair {underlined in purple ink} Day and a large number of very fine fat cattle came in, have bought the remainder of the Corn in Romain's Storehouse, in all about 6,000 Bushels William had to go down to Brockville this afternoon at 3 Oclock The case in Chancery of Wilson ves Robertson for Backing water on Wilson, the case was soon concluded, defendant in his written answer having admitted that the backing up took place in 1844 before �he bought the Mills We got the Boiler alongside of the Carding mill this evening have got the water in the new distillery this evening 1 Robt Hiam here all day April. THURSDAY, 8. 1869. This has been a fine day, yet cold in the morning Had a Telegram from William that he arrived in Brockville at 6 am all right. Broke part of the new pump this morning which detained us from filling the Boiler. Heard of the failure of Weir who exported so much silver. broke part of the new pump to day, but got the Brassfounder to start his fire at once and cast one of brass. FRIDAY, 9. Hard frost this morning the ground is quite hard and dry, but as the day advanced all was deep mud, have got the Pump all right again and the water going over in large quantities hope to get the steam up tomrrow if at all possible William returned from Brockville this evening and got things pretty much to his mind SATURDAY, 10. {No entry} April. MONDAY, 12. 1869. This is a fine morning. Mr. Stevens began to build in the copper boiler 3/4 of a day only, as the frame of the furnace was not ready for him. TUESDAY, 13. Mr. Stevens got the copper built in & finished this evening. WEDNESDAY, 14. We have had the Column Still tested to day with water and runs well April. THURSDAY, 15. 1869. This has every appearance of being a fine day �We have been again trying the little still the most of the day and cannot get it to work to please at all, and have resolved to put in a coil of pipe, and take out the inner coppar bottom, the worth of which Mr George Henry George Booth thinks will cover the expense of the coil And have Telegraphed G. Booth to come up to see if he can propose any other plan (These remarks belong to Wednesday 14th.) {underlined in purple ink} John Baker, (son of Mary Burns or Dudgeon) began work today, having engaged him for a year at $120 & Board Nat & Maggie gone to Toronto this afternoon. FRIDAY, 16. This is a very fine day, have braced up the Barley floor in the Malt house so as to carry the load of whisky that must be finished for Bonding this evening - Mr. George Booth came up to day at 10 Oclock but could not suggest any better plan than we thought of yesterday and recommends 4 turns of a coil {hand drawn diagram here} thus so we have this noon begun to take the bottoms apart Have also taken in 10 bbls of whisky to charge the still tomorrow (all these remarks belong to Thursday) this is a warm fine day, Theremometer about 60°, the river is rising fast to day, busey getting the bottom out of Still, also measuring contents of tuns in Rectifying House. Hung up the Hams in Smoke house to day. Nat & Maggie gone to Toronto this afternoon SATURDAY, 17. This has been a fine day thou rather colder than yesterday, yet the water kept increasing in the river. Sold 9 pigs to Sharp to day at $8,50 The ice was broken up and went all over the Dam this forenoon April. MONDAY, 19. 1869. This was a thickish foggy morning, and we had a dreadfull night of Thunder & lightning accompanied with heavy rain which must have melted the snow up the country very fast, for the water was very high early in �the morning and Kept rising much faster than I have ever known it, and far beyond the highest usual hight, and great lots of stumps and trees came down and several of them stuck fast under the Bridge that we had to lift the Planking so as to get at the roots to cut them away so as to reliese them, But all to no effect, and about 11 Oclock the Dam gave way, but previous to that the Pig house was swept off. I had taken the precaution of loading the Engine Bridge with stones & it stood fast, the foundation of the Bath house was undermined and fell & a portion of the corner of the Distillery as well. TUESDAY, 20. Began this morning to construct a shield of planks and sunk it at the corner of the Distillery to prevent the strong current from cutting away any more of the wall. I have also begun to prepare a horse leaver to pump up the beer and water to run of the four tubs remaining WEDNESDAY, 21. This has been a cold, windy day and slight showers of sleet and snow fell but melted soon away. Barclay, the Carpenter and his men have been very busey to day supporting the our Bridge by laying or projecting a long beam over each of the bridge beams and have chained them up and is getting long 1 1/2 inch bolts {ink blot} to hold them together which will enable teams to pass when covered over with planks, it will make a rise on the roadway untill the dam is rebuilt. The inside scroll pipe for the coppar came, also 5 peices of Brass to bear it from the bottom, weighing each 7 1/2 lbs. I have been informed that Armstrongs dam did actually go off yesterday afternoon at 5 Oclock. April. THURSDAY, 22. 1869. This has been a fine spring day, and the water in the river has fallen very considerable, and the great quantity of large stones gathered behind the dam are seen, horses have passed over the Bridge to day. FRIDAY, 23. Fine day and have been collecting timber and planks all day that drifted down the river We tried the Horse power this forenoon and found the speed far too slow, and resolved to change change the pinion from the upright shaft on to the laying one and the large one where it was so as to double the motion, and got it all ready to put in its place in the morning. �SATURDAY, 24. This has been a fine day, and the water has fallen considerably, yet not low enough to commense the measurement &c of the Dam, We got the Horse power to work very well to day and began to pump up the first charge about 1 oclock and will get done by 10 this evening. April. MONDAY, 26. 1869. Fine morning, Went down to Toronto to attend the meeting of Directors of the Dominion Telegraph Company, there was a tolerable full meeting TUESDAY, 27. Returned from Toronto this morning, Went up for a few minutes to attend the Sale of Lands for Taxes, but the crowd was great and the bidding so brisk that I did not remain any time, there was a little rain during the day, and indications of more. WEDNESDAY, 28. {No entry} April. THURSDAY, 29. 1869. {No entry} FRIDAY, 30. This has been a very fine day, and have got the water in the river cowered very much by the removal of the Stones formed into heaps, and the quantity of water in the river is much reduced Henry Booth got finished yesterday but a few small appearant leaks had to be seen to he packed up his tools in the forenoon, tied up a bundle of pipes 25 lbs also 65½ lbs of Soulder to go to Waterloo May. SATURDAY, 1. This has been a cold bleack day, rain in the morning and a Kind of drizzle throughout the day and a shower of Snow and sleet in towards evening. I have been blasting out a trench in the rock towards the Well for water to Supply the Rectifying house May. MONDAY, 3. 1869. This was a cold morning but dry, yesterday was also cold and some rain fell in the morning. �The Grand Trunk folk's had a large gang of men lifting the old rails of the Bridge and some of the beams and cross ties that were rotten, and laying down new Rails of a size much heavier than the former, and the cars to day seem to run much smother on them. I had to get more props put under the Distillery wall for the crack is evedently getting wider and have bored holes through the wall for a bolt to go half across the the house so as to screw it up or at all events keep it where it is. also began to clear away the head race preparatory for quarrying out the Rock on the mill side. TUESDAY, 4. Began to get the new boiler across into nearer to its place and got it down and turned on to the Bridge at the Blacksmiths Shop. WEDNESDAY, 5. {No entry} May. THURSDAY, 6. 1869. {no entry} FRIDAY, 7. Have got the Boiler on its site, and the Engine frame down on its bed, and the shaft likewise SATURDAY, 8. Weather fine for outside work Stevens built the foundation for the Mill Boiler end to rest on, to day. Have been all the week blasting for the drain &c May. MONDAY, 10. 1869. This has been one of the warmest days we have had this Spring. The water in the river is much lower and will begin to lay the temporary dam in a day or two We are still going on blasting for to get the water pipes low enough to be below the frost, and expect to have them connected with the Pump tomorrow. Have bought the chains, Blocks, Pullie &c also the wheel & pinion and barrel of a Derrick from Mr Bell for $45. Also had men removing the fence at the Quary for room to strip more ground TUESDAY, 11 and WEDNESDAY, 12 {No entry} �May. THURSDAY, 13. 1869. Very warm day, but extremly dusty about 11 oclock I went down to Hespeler to attend a sale of cattle I left about 1/2 past 3 but it came on a heavy Thunder storm of hail and & rain Haley and Martin ODonell have begun this morning to blast out the race at the Carding mill for the future wast gates. FRIDAY, 14. This has been a fine pleasant day, except a portion of the afternoon, when about 1/2 past 5 a Thunder storm came on when the sky became dark, and down came a shower of hail first & then heavy rain, for about 20 minutes have got the greater part of the Blasting done Bo't 4 good steel spades a $1.40 and 6 shovels a $1.25 SATURDAY, 15. This has been a dull sort of day and little or no Sunshine, there was a light rain in the forenoon We have been getting on pretty fair in blasting out the new flood gate & have not quite finished the drain yet May. TUESDAY, 18. 1869. This has been a fine working day and have got all the blasting for the drain and now covering over the pipes Have got the Engine laid down in its proper place but is not as screwed down The Boiler is also placed but not built under WEDNESDAY, 19. This has been rather a cold unpleasnt day with a damp cold air Run off today the first charge of Spirit in the New Rectifying House, & which performed very well May. THURSDAY, 20. 1869. This has been a much more pleasant day. Have run off a charge of Spirit in the New Gin Still which also run very well Sent down this morning 3 men & man horse and cart to strip in the Quarry �May 21 & May 22 {no entries} May. MONDAY, 24. 1869. This is the Queens Birth day , and the weather is fine, but there was not so much rejoysing as in former years TUESDAY, 25. Very fair weather George McCulloch from Galt began this morning to fit up the Engine WEDNESDAY, 26. Have let the York Road farm to Alex Chrighton for $80 a year and taxes May. THURSDAY, 27. 1869 This has been a coldish raw day. We have been getting on pretty well with the blasting out of the Race for flood gates. I am continuing the quarrying out of the drain for to take the water from the Distillery race to the Rectfying house and have had to blast the upper end. FRIDAY, 28. 1869 This has been a thick dull forenoon with a drizzling rain which began before 11 O'clock and increased to rain at noon, and at One O'clock I stopt the outdoor men from working. Had to stop the Retifying House for the purpose of attaching a Steam Stop Valve next to the dome. Sold the Sheep & lambs, Sow & calf, Sow and pigs, and 11 acres of Barley to D. Chrighton. It rained heavy about 10 O'clock this evening. SATURDAY, 29. 1869 This is a dull morning, and rained till about 6 o'clock, since it has been fair and all the men at work. May, 31, June 1, 2, 3 & 4. {No Entries} SATURDAY, 5. This is a very wet morning and none of the men are working in the Quarry this forenoon �June. MONDAY, 7. 1869. Fine morning have got the race blaster deep enough and are now triming the sides Have sent down some men to the quarry to begin the lower bed TUESDAY, 8. Fine weather Went down to Toronto this morning & ordered a Globe Valve to regulate the Steam on the Column Still when up stairs Called at Chewits to get business cards printed on stone that is lithographed I xamined the Derricks at the docks and got some very good hints from them, Went in to Levys Shop to see if he had any Wheels & pinions that might suit me , but saw none, Birmingham began to deepen the well and brought his tackle box with him the WEDNESDAY, 9 . Rather a cool morning left Toronto at 1/2 past 7 & got here 1/4 to 10. The water is comming into the well much faster than 2 men can pump it, and am now making an inner curb 4 feet high and made small enough to pass down inside the upper one The Engineer is fitting in the Steam pipes to day June. THURSDAY, 10. 1869. This morning was threatening rain, yet we persevered in getting ready for putting in the triangle frames for the temporary dam and a flood gate Mr Goldie having previously agreed to let of the water of his dam and then shut down his gates which gave us several hours of very low water and notwithstanding some heavy showers of Rain and Thunder we worked all the time, We got the 2d curb into the well and had to put in 2 pumps to enable the men to Work FRIDAY, 11. Weather fine and getting on well with our work Our Collector of Inland Revenue intimated some time ago that he would not be allowed to grant me a Licence without a new set of Plans of the interior of the Distillery, and as I have been searching for the Tracings of those sent to the Department at Ottawa for several days without being able to find them and �not having time to make out another from the rough Sketch in any thing like the time it will be required, I start for Ottawa this afternoon at 4.10, to ask for the use of it SATURDAY, 12. I arrived at Prescott this morning at 6. See Memorandum Book June 14 & 15 {No Entries} WEDNESDAY, 16. I returned from Ottawa this morning about 2,30 June. THURSDAY, 17, FRIDAY, 18, SATURDAY, 19 {No Entries} June. MONDAY, 21. 1869. got some planking done in the bottom of the temporary waste gate to day, Goldie again troubled with the Toe of the shaft of his Water Wheel that drives his Machinery which goes 140 resolutions a minute & wont allow the water to enter it TUESDAY, 22. This was a fine forenoon and we got on well with the dam in being able to get some planks nailed in the bottom of the flood gates which the rain on We had also a fine opportunity of building under the Wall at the outlet of the Carding Mill race, as Goldie was obliged to let of the water of his dam and then shut down which gave us a fine chance of getting foundation dry for more than 2 hourses and well it was so for it rained very heavy for more than an hour WEDNESDAY, 23, THURSDAY, 24 {No Entries} FRIDAY, 25. This was a fine morning Went down to E Carrols quarry and brought home his Derrick to my quarry on loan for a season with a long chain & two single iron blocks & 1 wooden one SATURDAY, 26. During the forenoon for the most part it Kept fair but in afternoon it rained for a considerable time, and then in the evening We got on however very well with our wall in North side of the waste gate, and is now feet high from the bottom of the race, and have some thoughts of carrying it up to the top of the �bank of dry stone We also got the South wall founded on the solid Rock which I did not expect to get so near Mr Bridges Mr Spicer, & Mr Hannaford passed up this afternoon, & Mr H gave me leave to fasten the top of my Derrick Mast to the iron tube of the Bridge June. MONDAY, 28. 1869. This morning is warm and sultry, it is now 5:45 a.m and every appearance of more rain. There was very little rain yesterday forenoon but it had rained heavy during the night, and yesterday afternoon both going and returning from Church it was raining heavy and all the gutters sewers and low parts of the Streets all covered, None of the outdoor men could work till noon I observe no damage done to our temporary dam as yet, But when the effects of this rain come down this afternoon from the country above I am affraid it will tax the capacity of the flood gate very much, in the afternoon the water rose a considerable deal, the afternoon Kept fair and all the men were at work TUESDAY, 29. This morning at 6 oclock looks threatning like I went out to the Brick Yard to engage for getting out clay at $1 a load, and it began to rain and soon got fair again, yet the men worked all day though showrey at times with frequent flashes of lightning, about noon the water got very high so as to endanger the tempory dam & had to Keep the men on till dark wheeling on earth to raise the bank high enough I bought 45 large blocks of stone from Dobie and Patterson a 10¢ a foot this day, We hear of several dams in Waterloo having gone that stood the freshet in the spring and the dam at Doon has gone again after having been repraired & & is now worse than before WEDNESDAY, 30. It rained hard last night at 11 and then during the night yet it has done no damage, the river is at least 3 inches lower than last night when we left off, But there is every likelihood of it rising again as at present 1/2 past 5 a close rain is falling, the men did not begin to work till 1/2 past 9 it continued after that tollerably settled but dull and cloudy July. THURSDAY, 1. 1869. This being Dominion Day, no work is done and the most of the men are off to the Falls on the Excurtion train going and returning for $1,00 This also being our Sabbath school, Picknick great preparations are made �John & I drove out to see Armstrongs dam which is up and the water at full height & the Mill going, the weather is dry and pleasant and appears like being settled FRIDAY, 2. This opened a fine morning, and fair all day and enabled us to get well on with our work to day, One of my men named Groet in returning from the Excurtion last night got on the top of one of the railway cars when in motion and in passing under a Bridge near Coptown struck his head against it and fell senseless and had to be left at the station In measuring the actual contents of one of the tuns, we got short of water and had to start the small Engine to pump enoug water for the purpose as well as enough to change the water in the old distillery James again on SATURDAY, 3. Last night has been a dreadful night of rain it broke through a gutter at the East end of the Bridge above the bank rusing down into the bottom of the race and disarranging all the mud cills laid in the bottom all of which will have to be done over again, the men did not begin work till quarter time, The engine continued to work well driving 3 pair of Stones every day Vincent returned from Toronto this evening at 6 Jas no work July. MONDAY, 5. 1869. This has been a fine dry day, yet it has not the appearance of being settled, the water however in the River is getting lower. but in the Quarry it is so deep that the men cannot work in the lower beds Mr Brunel the Assistant Commissioner of Excise was here and and after looking through the premises gave Mr Romain permission to allow a License to be granted to me, the Receivess being that near as to come come within the range required by the Department TUESDAY, 6. This is a very fine day, and have been making good progress with the work on the dam &c Mr Hughes, the Bridge Inspector was here to see what way I intend to the Guys of the Derrick to the Bridge, and approved of the manner I proposed and even more allowing me to make holes through the timber close down to the iron tube This is our Horticultural Exhibition day, the Display is good and the attendance large especially in the evening �WEDNESDAY, 7. This is a very fine morning, and looks as if it was going to be very warm, This being our Monthly Fair day a number of cattle are being driven in The day turned out well My application for License is put in & expect it to be issued tomorrow, July. THURSDAY, 8. 1869. This morning is dark and gloomy, 1/2 past 6 a smart shower of rain came on, it appears to have rained heavy during the night, no work can begin this morning The labourers mostly began about 1/4 time and the Masons at noon The quarry continues to be Kept so full of water by the continual showers that no ordinary evaporation can dry it up, so that I was compelled to day to begin the erection of a Pump and to use the 3 inch iron pipes to convey it away It rained very heavy about 11 Oclock FRIDAY, 9. This morning is not clear yet, It appears to have rained hard during the night The malitia companies are mustering to day for a weeks encampment SATURDAY, 10. This has been a dry day, hot and Sultry occasionally with great Gusts of wind & dust flying in great clouds I Have got the Crane raised in the quarry to day July. MONDAY, 12. 1869. This is a pleasant morning, yesterday morning about 2 or 3 Oclock it blew a perfect harracane for some time accompanied with a heavy shower of rain a considerable number of trees were blowen down in and around the Town, The day has Kept fair and the work gone uninterupted, the crane in the quarry answers well, and lifts the large Stones with great ease TUESDAY, 13. This is a fine morning, William left for Toronto at 10 Oclock to try to sell Flour Went out to the Camp this evening �WEDNESDAY, 14. This has been a dull day, threatning rain all forenoon when it began to fall a little after 12 Oclock, I attended a Meeting of our Presbitary at noon today, I have got the wall about up to the height now at the flood gate entrance William came home this evening July. THURSDAY, 15. 1869 This morning opened very dark and rainey like, but became clear and very warm during the day and quite close in the evening Have been to lay the cills of the flume for the outlet of the Flood gate this morning, and have torn down the old walls on each side behind the arch and have begun to build it up with water lime FRIDAY, 16. This morning presents in many respects a deplorable sight, the great rain that began about 2 Oclock came down in perfect sheets of water, flooding the Camp from 6 to 18 inches deep of water so that all their bedding had to be lifted & removed to dry on the fences, The quarry was quite full of water over 4 feet deep and 3 men has been all day pumping and only reduced it for 4 to 5 inches, and has stoped the rest of the men from working The Red Mill dam was again carried away and the walls of the culvert or bridge on the Waterloo road scooped out clean, also the garden walks much damaged I dined at the mess this afternoon Col. Taylor present SATURDAY, 17. This morning the weather seems settled and has continued so all day Have been pumping all day with very little effect, about a couple of inches only. Have got the walls up to about the last course now and the frame work in front ready for the spars or Rack, July. MONDAY, 19. 1869. This has been a warm day and at times the Sun was quite hot which is indicative of more rain, but the roads were quite dry and we made considerable progress in pumping out the water out of the Quarry say about 3 inches And we have got on well in framing the flume at the back of the waste gate, �Brought down Mr Morrisons power pump from Mr Wallaces late recidence, and use it to pump the water out of the site for the Dam it is 18 inches diam. inside by 2 3/4 in deep {illustration of power pump drawn by diarist} Jas off work TUESDAY, 20. This is a very dark morning about 1/2 past 5 there appeared to have been no rain during the night, but at 7 it began to rain heavy and continued till 1/2 past 8 so that the men could not work till after dinner in the quarry It began again to rain heavy about 4 and Kept on for about an hour, but having dug gutters round the quarry completely prevented any more running into it than what fell on its surface and the water this evening is exactly 5 inches below what it was when the began yesterday morning Began this morning to take out the front plate of the Distilley Boiler and remove the stone work so as to get it out into the yard for examination Jas off work WEDNESDAY, 21 This is a dull morning and by no means settled, rain must have fallen during the night. Wm went down to Hamilton this morning The greater part of the forenoon there was a drizzling rain and frequent showers in the afternoon, and now again at 1/2 past 8 a close rain, and it has been more like an October day for cold had to light a fire in the dinning room, have been moving the horse power up to drive the rollars to grind the charcoal Jas off work July. THURSDAY, 22. 1869. This has been a dry day and have got all the old logs of the {h}ents of the flood gate dragged out by the horses. Gibson has been off work all day Jas also Went over to bid Mrs Glendenning goodby as she leavs for Philadelphia in the morning with her son �FRIDAY, 23. Meeting of Dominion Telegraph Co in Toronto a 2 Oclock but could not find time to attend This day has continued dry and we have got on very well with our work, had a couple of men out this afternoon cutting poles for the rack A thunder storm began this evening with some rain Gibson off, also Jas SATURDAY, 24. This was a very dull morning, at breakfast the main journal of the Crank Shaft of the Engine became so hot as to melt the Babbit metal, which run in about the Brasses that it brought the engine to about a stand and not having a reliable man to put it in order again I started out at once in the Buggy to Farishs New Mill nee Rockwood and brought in George McCullough who got it all right, and Steam on and tested by 9 Oclock, it rained again this forenoon Gibson off, also Jas July. MONDAY, 26. 1869. This is a fine morning but not settled looking yet, there is appearance on the ground of it having rained through the night. Yesterday was warm & dry & of any thing sultry, It turned very warm this forenoon and cloudy and about 10 minutes to 12 it began to rain a smart shower for 1/2 an hour and after that continued dry The mason work for entrance of the flood gate is finished except a little pointing on two upper courses, have begun to clean out the race beyond the Carding Mill preparatory for pointing up some leaky places if we can find them out, have got well on with planking the flume behind the gates, Bot a lot of Spikes from Store Jas off still TUESDAY, 27. This has been a dry day Jas off �WEDNESDAY, 28. This is a very wet morning & it appears to have been raining hard during the night The rain continued this morning till near 10 am began again at about 11, and stopt a little after 12. the afternoon was dry and the men worked in the quarry Jas off July. THURSDAY, 29. 1869. This is a dull morning and the ground wet from the heavy shower that fell early this morning between 2 & 3 o,clock, Alexr McNaughton left for Acton then, Since then it has been fair and all hands working Jas off FRIDAY, 30. This has been a dry day and no interuption to the work I made an attempt to bruse charcoal in the Rollars with 2 horses but found that they were not able and had to fix it for 4 Got enough of the temporary dam removed and turned the Water through the new flood gates Went up this afternoon with Mr Jas Hough the Secretory of the Cemetary to see if the lots taken up by us were right viz Nos 5 &11 and although they do not agree with the present Plan or Map yet they could not be altered, being in our possession so long and Interments made in both ends, and will begin tomorrow to the walls for the railing Jas off still SATURDAY, 31 {No Entry} August. MONDAY, 2. 1869. This is a fine morning, and have started the masons up to the Cemetery to lay the foundation & find the railing is made too large by a foot for the ground and have to set it up in the shop to have it cut to a size and cannot reduce it less than one pannel of pattern viz 13 inch Telegraphed Thorold about an Engine It began to rain about 1/4 past 5 and continued for abt half an hour, Jas off yet but is now reforming, �TUESDAY, 3. This though somewhat clear is a doubtfull morning it must have rained heavy through the night by appearance I intend starting for Toronto at 4 OClock Jas off WEDNESDAY, 4. In Toronto all day it rained heavy in the morning and had wait in doors untill the first shower passed over, & there again under other shelter, called at three different places, about hiring an Engine to drive the Pump in the Dam but did not succeed, I then left for Hamilton at 12 O,clock and arrived there 2 P.M. made more enquirey there but all wanted to sell but not to let August. THURSDAY, 5. 1869. This was a dull morning yet it Kept fair and during the day it cleared up fine but cooll Agreed with Davidson & Chadwick for their Engine at $1,00 per day, and am preparing foundation for it and hope to have it set this week Jas right & piling lumber to day FRIDAY, 6. This has been a fine dry day, and have got on very well with our work, have got down the Boiler from the Foundry, and will get the Engine down tomorrow Gibson has never come near his work all this week, James has been working at piling oak lumber this last two days SATURDAY, 7. This has been a fine dry day and the water is getting lower I have got the Engine down and is now set in its place. I got John Oliver also from the Foundry to fix the pipes and set her a going �August. MONDAY, 9. 1869 This is a delightful morning quite dry and looks as if a spell of dry weather has set in. This has been a great day for sight seers, Vanambergs Exhibition of wild beasts and birds, contained in 24 vans besides several large fine carriages for the Band &c TUESDAY, 10. This has been another fine warm day, and have been pushing on with the Engine for driving the Pump and have got it started at last, throwing a large quantity of water I have had men deepening the river so as to let me lay the foundation of the Distillery wall. WEDNESDAY, 11. {No Entry} August. THURSDAY, 12. 1869. This is a fine dry morning, The day is warm and have been getting on as hard as we could with the coffer dams, and got the Engine started again, to reduce the water but up to dark all we could make was 3 inches lower than the outside, and will run her all night and see if anything can be done have been putting in a coffer dam at the corner of the Distillery FRIDAY, 13. The ground was wet this morning from the heavy rain last night, the Engine run all night but did no good and have determined to deminish the space by putting in two fresh dams I do not feel well to day and have Kept the House this forenoon, but had to go out to exam and push on with the Distillery dam The Boiler is also out being properly cleaned for examination SATURDAY, 14 This was a fair dry day during the early part of it, but the clouds began to over hang in the afterpart, Our upper coffer dam shows signs of being tight as the water is flowing over in to the spout to conduct it past the lower one. The water in the river was too high to day for begining to build under the corner of Distillery, but have got a quantity of Stones dressed & laid down at the end of the gangway The evening was wet and it rained very heavy from 9 to 11, �August. MONDAY, 16. 1869. This day is set appart as a Holiday by proclamation of the Mayor, and from the rainey and wet appear{off page} of the morning there will be neither weather for work nor play. About 1/2 past 9 it became dry and fit for the men to work and got the dams quite tight enough to warrant us in making another attempt with the Engine which was done in the evening & she brought down the water a foot in less than an hour I set of the door of the new warehouse this forenoon to four feet wide in the clear, which is large enough to admit puncheons TUESDAY, 17. This has been a dry day and the Engine was able to Keep the water down, that we got a good deal of the round boulders out of the Foundation, and got a footing prepared for the Derrick Revd Mr Livingston came this evening to attend the Presbytery WEDNESDAY, 18. This morning looks dull and looks like rain But the day turned out warm and rather sultry William left home for the upper country, this afternoon The Presbytery meet here to day August. THURSDAY, 19. 1869. This has been a warm day and very fatiguing we have got the foundation for the centre part of the Dam about cleared out, and as soon as the Derrick is ready will begin to lay stone Mr Livingston left for home this morning FRIDAY, 20. We had a lighter fog this morning than we have had for several mornings past, but it has been a very warm day, have got the irons on the top of the Derrick attached to the Bridge R Little engages to get out 3 trees a 3 to make logs 22 inches square and 36 feet long, and rip them in too with whip saw, the trees to cost $5 each, the hewing $24, and hawling 1 team to each stick have got the iron now laid on the Steam Mill Railway and the new car at work It began to rain about 4 Oclock and continued for an hour very heavy �SATURDAY, 21. This morning the rain began about 4 Oclock and rained very heavy that the ground was more like a sea in parts, the Pump began to go about 4 and made a good empression at first, but the rain sent in several streams that gave her more work than she could manage The rain Kept on through the forenoon that the labourers could not work, the Carpenters went on in the afternoon to finish the Railway Recd a Telegram from Wm to night that he had got to Kincardine & would start for Southampton on Monday August. MONDAY, 23. 1869. This is a dry morning but the water is still high and the Engine labouring very hard & has made very little empression as yet, Yesterday morning the water increased so that I was affraid of the upper coffer dams, being cut away or having to take down part of the planks in the sluice, but a little after Church time it began to fall, the rain must have been gen{off page} and heavy up the country We got the Car on the railway TUESDAY, 24. This has been another fine working day But we had some dilay during the forenoon from the slide valve of the Engine getting out of order but after that we got the water low in the afternoon and got a cours of large Stones begun We had intended to work an hour later this evening in laying stone in the foundation, then a terrible accident happened to George Moir my foreman Stone Mason he persisted in runing the Car down the inclined Railway with the large Stones on & before the proper break for Stopping the Car was ready having run one load well, he went on a second though strongly advised not to attempt it, but he did so, and lost the command of the Car, and from the increased velocity it attained and when reaching the bumper threw him off down into the hole beneath and the stone and car on the top of him the men got of the car with their hands but the stone had to be lifted with the Crane, and when got out, only said "Oh My God", once or twice, & died when being carried home WEDNESDAY, 25. This has been a lonesome day for me as I cannot forget the poor fellow The water is much lower and the Engine can keep the hole quite low William in Durham to day �August. THURSDAY, 26. 1869. This has been a fine working day, and all the men except the Quarry men, dropt at 9 Oclock to attend the funeral of Poor George Moir, he was 43 years of age, the attendance was large, We began work again at 1 Oclock we had the water very low this afternoon The Moulder {written in pencil above line} Foundry came down at 4 Oclock from Evat & Ingles to cast 2 brasses for the Old Mill water wheel, they weighed 55 lbs each I intended by casting 2, to have them bored out but after considering the time and expense and only one of them being required, we chipped and filed it FRIDAY, 27. This is a fine dry day and the water has fallen considerably SATURDAY, 28. This was a wet morning and must have rained heavy during the night. I went down to Galt with the view of procuring two or three masons but found that there was full employment for all the men they could get, but left word in case of any desiring a change. I returned at noon, I found that the feed pump, of the pumping Engine would not work, and the day was lost so far as laying the large stone was concerned but we set to work to construct a road to drive carts down to the lower side of the Dam {A variety of newspaper clippings placed on page} August. MONDAY, 30. 1869. This turned out a fine day and after some bother with the Engin pumps we got out the water and have got a good many large stones laid according to the pins set for a guide mostly on the South West end of the Dam We have also stript the roof of the Wheel house of the Carding Mill and put in heavy cedar rafters and covered it with new boards. TUESDAY, 31. This has been another dry day. We have got the new brass set under the inner end gudgeon of the Water wheel and are making good progress in putting the new float boards or buckets �We are also going on framing the middle bent for the Bridge, the Council having last night accepted my offer to construct it September. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1869. Another fine dry day and have got on fine with the N. Eeast end of the dam and have got it above the water There was hard frost during the early morning, Andw Quarrie and his brother returned from the Old country this morning somewhat improved in health This is the Fair day We began to night to set of the true circle for the front Dam by ordinates, but could not see to finish it September. THURSDAY, 2. 1869. Fine weather, set to work early this morning before the men began to work to finish the lines of work and the masons have made good progress to day with the work and began to use water lime Dr Hamilton called this afternoon also D C Gunn formerly of Hamilton wharf now of Oswego. FRIDAY, 3. Dry weather and fine for puddling the front of the Dam SATURDAY, 4. Fine dry weather and the water very low. The Mill water wheel has got in the last bucket board now and the men have been helping to raise the Distillery Water Wheel to put in new head Blocks, the old ones being quite rotten and was picked out in peices I have not got the corner of the Distillery repaired yet, as I am waiting till the Dam is far enough advanced to enable me to shut off the water to dry the foundation September. MONDAY, 6. 1869. This has been another dry day, and have got on so far well, some dirt got into the Pump which stop{off page} the Puddling only for a little, We began this forenoon to tear down the old Bridge and have stopt all passage that way Poor, John Neeve died to day aged 62 �TUESDAY, 7. This morning was dark and dull untill about 1/2 past 8 when it began to rain and continued with very little interuption all day so that no outdoor work was done after the rain began, Our old teamster and Flour salesman in Hamilton John smiths Wife came to Town last night, I spoke to her to day at 10 Oclock is still raining WEDNESDAY, 8. This is another wet morning and appears to have been raining during the night, no outdoor work can begun this morning, thought that the work could begin about quarter time in the forenoon but no it rained, then at 1 the men were in the quarry but it again became dark and began to rain, The carpenters however kept at it sawing the timbers for corbels of Bridge, screwing up the stringers &c, and also in the Distillery fitting in 3 new cedar lintals under arch way of tail race to rest end of new beam on &c September. THURSDAY, 9. 1869. At 6 this morning it was raining and the water has risen very considerably since last night, and even this morning 7 it is now fair and the men have all begun to work though not to advantage in some cases counted the water lime this morning only 31 Bbls left I order another to day FRIDAY, 10. This was a fine dry morning, and the work went on as usual, the water became sufficiently low about noon so that the Steam Pump was started and got the water out so that we got the centre bent of the Bridge up in place, and began taking down the walls and excavations far enough back of the roadway, between the pillars to allow of moving all the 5 timbers or stringers back at once on rollars by means of the large screw SATURDAY, 11. {No Entry} September. MONDAY, 23. 1869. This has been another fine dry day and the work has progressed very �TUESDAY, 14. This is a fine dry morning Have got well on with the Dam and also have got the fine stringers of the Bridge drawn over to their right place and have put the corbels under the N.E end We also began to bale out the water out of the coffer dam at the corner of the Distillery and got part of the foundation of that laid with cement Three teams left this morning for Freelton for heavy timbers for the Bridge have had accounts compared with James & find him largely in Debt to me WEDNESDAY, 15. Fine morning, the teams did not get home till 3 Oclock this morning and were not able to get out the heaviest viz 22 x 22, but bought two pieces 22 x 11 and another stick September. THURSDAY, 16. 1869. This is a fine morning and all the masons at the Distillery yet, and they will not be able to finish it to day. Three teams left this morning at 1/2 past 5 for Freelton for the large sticks of timber for the Bridge FRIDAY, 17. Dull morning it has rained heavy through the night but quite fair now, The teams got home with the heavy logs about, about 12 Oclock last night We have got on well with the corner of the distillery and have been closing the front of the dam with Puddle to a very narrow space that we may close tommorrow Have also been getting the big logs on tresses fit for ripping them up, we also pulled down a considerable peice of the walls jutting out beyond the G. T Pier Jas very drunk this morning SATURDAY, 18. Fine dry morning but cool �September. MONDAY, 20. 1869. This is a fine day and regret to have to burry a fine horse one of the span that used to be used on the farm he died yesterday TUESDAY, 21. Fine weather, have been sitting more of the upright bolts in the Dam and laying the flat bars lengthways Prince Arthur passed up at 1 oclock to Exhibilton in London. I missed seeing him WEDNESDAY, 22. Fine working day but very warm September. THURSDAY, 23. 1869. This has been a fine day, but there was a good deal of mist in the morning, Set more bolts to day in the middle of Dam, took on 3 more hands to day so as to hurry out the portions of the old Bridge abbutments and fill up the deep portion of the hole behind the dam so as to get done with the Engine this week We got the last of the beams in the bridge this afternoon and have got down the crable belonging to Massie to lay the stones for the new abbutments, we got out one of the largest stones of the Old Bridge the derrick has yet lifted & set it to night on the dam Gold ran up to 150 this afternoon a drunk man fell through the beams this evening and broke his thigh FRIDAY, 24. This has been another very fine day though very misty and thick in the morning Two of the spurr wheels that drives the Separator broke yesterday and found one ready at the Foundry and got the other cast at Crows Foundry this afternoon, have got the crabb mounted for lifting stones below the Bridge Gold at noon to day was 162½ Bot to day in Chicago 10000 bushels No 2 Corn n 76¢ in Store Finished with pumping last night and will begin in the morning to take the Engine apart �SATURDAY, 25. The forenoon was fine working weather but at 12 Oclock a dark cloud came over us and a heavy shower of rain came on & continued for over an hour, and part of the afternoon Began to take the engine apart September. MONDAY, 27. 1869 This is a cold morning and the water very high, but not in such quantity but could be Kept below the upper course of the Dam by Keeping the culvert clear of sticks Sent part of the Engine up to Ingles Foundry Bot of Messrs Bruce 1 piece timber 8 x10 - 34 feet long 1 do " " - 46 do a 12½¢ a foot TUESDAY, 28. This morning is dry but quite cold and all the timbers on the dam and Bridge are quite white with frost WEDNESDAY, 29. This has been a fine working day Have got the Hewars of Timber started out at the rocks to day September. THURSDAY 30. 1869 {No Entry} October. FRIDAY, 1. Fair weather Went down this afternoon to Galt about getting a man to examine Distilley Boiler SATURDAY, 2. Fine day George McCullough came up and examined the Boiler �October. MONDAY, 4. 1869. This is a coldish morning I went out to the Rocks this afternoon to see how the men are getting on in squaring timber for the Dam, and found that they are likely to get all the large timber of my land The teams hauled in the 1st two loads to day TUESDAY,5. This is a fine morning but cool Have got 2 additional Carts on the Dam and have now got the banks united and driving freely accross and are now making good progress with the filling in front of the Dam the South End abutment of the Bridge will be about finished tomorrow and after that we will carry on with the mud cills for the foot of the apron before the water gets too cold I have stopped quarrying stone for the season and will take home all the tools tomorrow WEDNESDAY,6. Cold morning below freezing 28° to 30 degrees the ground is white This is the Fair day and the first day of the Fall Show of Agriculture products & the next day for cattle &c I went down to Galt this afternoon to examine a Boiler for the Distillery, and have decided to take it, and have ordered it to be got ready October. THURSDAY, 7. 1869. This is the 2d day of the Fair, The weather continues exceedingly fine, and have all the carts at work driving gravel from the Mill yard on to the Dam The hewars are not getting on with the timber as fast as I could wish, They attend fairs, la cross games &c FRIDAY, 8. This has been another very fine day and are pushing on with the work �SATURDAY, 9. This has been a fine working day, and we are making good progress with the Dam There appeared indication of rain in the afternoon it however Kept fair Have arranged that the men shall begin work at 1/2 past 6 a.m. and drop at 1/2 past 5 in the evening Reid and Murdock of Chicago are here this afternoon October. MONDAY, 11. 1869 This is a wet morning, yet not so heavy but only drizzling, the labourars began at 1/2 past 6, but the Masons fearing rain did not make their appearance They however began at 1/4 time Have 2 men at work replacing the cattle Byres TUESDAY, 12 {No Entry} WEDNESDAY, 13. Fine weather And we are now pushing hard with 4 carts in the gravel pit, and it takes men as pickers and shovelers, to Keep them going I went down to Galt to see what progress they have made with the Boiler, but that they had not touched it yet, but would positively begin to tomorrow, October. THURSDAY, 14. 1869. This is fine weather though cold in the morning We are about finished with the roothouse behind the Office, having removed all the old earth first, then laid on about a coat of 6 inches thick of clay well packed down over the logs, then returned the earth and after that covered it all over with turf & put a fence round it also renewed the lining for the bins inside, Have got the water wheel and shafting in the Distillery put to rights, put in new beams and also new head blocks under the Water wheel, the old brasses were good and may wear many years yet We have got the walls or abutments of the Bridge finished now and the drystone walls on the top below planking done & Have paid of 4 masons to night, and will keep on two of them to finish the flank wall of dam & the back �FRIDAY, 15. This has been a coldish day with slight drizzling showers now and then, and have been attending the Funeral of William Jackson Senr of the Paisley block It was quite cold with occasional showers Have made good progress with the graveling in front of the dam Willie Jackson died on the 12th Inst aged 66 years and 5 months SATURDAY, 16. This is a fine dry morning, but 4 degrees below freezing. Will have to day 2 hired teams to help with getting the timber October. MONDAY, 18. 1869. This is a cold morning and the first Snow shower of the season is falling, the Conductiors of the Grand Trunk say it is an inch thick at Stratford We are pushing on with the gravel of the Dam and will soon have enough, and hewing coping for the top of the Wing wall also repairing the floor of the Mill in renewing the wooden grating for the Steam of the flour We have been busey taking in Corn to day. The blacksmith has about finished the irons for the Booms to conduct the stumps, trees and ice over the Dam TUESDAY, 19. This morning is also threatning and cold and flurries of snow falling I attended the Funeral of Andrew Ritchie one of the oldest settlers who died on the 17th of a cancer in the stomach aged 67, WEDNESDAY, 20. This has been a coldish day but no Snow George Lillie farmer Scotch Block died on the 18th Inst aged 76 his funeral took place to day he was originally a Stone Mason, We have had 2 teams to day hauling down Corn, one at stone and another drawing in Timber from Rocks farm �October. THURSDAY, 21. 1869. The weather was milder this morning and have deminished the number of men in the gravel pit --- and have taken some of them to excavate the trenches at the foot of the apron for mud cills and have shut down the gates for short time to lower the water as much as possible, and have one of them laid quite low ramed on both sides and under loaded with heavy stone to prevent it rising with the water Had one of the masons rebuilding the butterise of the garden wall at the the Boat landing steps, the lower courses say 2 feet high with Cement FRIDAY, 22. This has been a fine working day, have again begun this morning to lay more cills, Also removed the coffer dam this forenoon at the distillery, and pointed up all the Openings at the bottom with water lime that could not be got at before and packed it with Clay, Gibson put in Guta percha washers, or gaskins between the joint of the large copper pipe of the big still and put in heavier bolts to make it tighter than it was before with pasteboard, also put in a Cock to draw of the condenced water from the Steam pipe, likwise put new brass spring in the colapse valve Intend to visit Galt in the morning about the Boiler. SATURDAY, 23. A very Wet morning, Went down to Galt and found that the Boiler was taken apart and the tubes being cleaned, and the new end plate in hands flanging it, so that it will be ready next week It rained all the forenoon October. MONDAY, 25. 1869. This is a frosty morning the ground quite hard, and am preparing to go off this morning at 9 with the Deputation to Walkerton We did not get away till 1/2 past 10, The party consisted of Dr Herod Mayor, Mr Peter Gow M.P. Mr Robt Melvin and myself. we got as far as Harriston that night about 8 Oclock, we found the roads very heavy after we passed Elora where snow had fallen, and by the time we got to Harriston it was several inches deep, we started TUESDAY, 26. This morning at 1/2 past 8 and got to Walkerton at 3 p.m. the snow within 5 miles of it was 18 inches deep on the road and two feet in the Woods and falling thick & heavy at times. after I got my dinner I took a turn out to look at the River, it is certainly a fine stream and a large supply of Water the upper �Mill has 13 feet of fall on which they are Building a new flour Mill fitted for 4 run of Stones but only 3 to be put in at present , The country round looks fine The Town is located quite in a vally with high lands all round and well wooded with hardwood WEDNESDAY, 27. This morning I found that considerable snow had fallen through the night, and a shower now & then, and hearing that it was snowing heavy in Guelph I began to be very uneasy about the Dam not being finished in case the winter sets in with hard frost also if a sudden thaw came on with rain, might place me in a very critical position, so I determined to leave for home at once, and engaged a man to take me to Durham by slay for $2,50 and got there by 2 Oclock and left there at 4 in a One horse buggy for Mount Forest for $2,00 and got there about 7 O,clock and slept at Coynes Hotel. Had a telegram from Guelph as I arrived at Durham that Gooderhams Distillery had burnt down last night October. THURSDAY, 28 1869 I left Mount Forest by stage at 1/2 past 3 a.m. got to Arthur at 7 very cold, at Fergus got a seat from W Garvin in his buggy and got home at 1/2 past 11, and found there had been a great fall of snow. However this afternoon it began to grandually wear away. I saw on my way down large fields of turnips out. also Oats standing in the sheaff and covered with snow. FRIDAY, 29 Fine morning the frost not hard and as the day advanced it became sloppy, The teams are removing the stones off the road, the Carpenters got up the hammer beam or main beam under for the rafters to rest on set up to day and two of the diagonals laid in their places, Cut of the planks of the temporary dam and filled it up behind with good gravel, began to break out a door at the back of the Kiln. John Hall has got all the Stringers on Neeve Street Bridge. Got 2 of Little's men this afternoon to help on with the work. SATURDAY, 30 This has been a cold day, very little snow fell, but near noon some of it melted away it then turned cold again. We are hurrying on with all speed. It would be strange if winter is going to set in in earnest already. Yet it looks remarkably like it. Large feilds of turnips, potatoes and even apples are on the trees yet. �November, MONDAY, 1. 1869. Cold frosty morning, but about noon it was of any thing milder. I went down to Toronto this morning by the 1/2 past 7 train and got into the City at 1/2 past 10. Took a cab to see Gooderham & Worts ruined Distillery, it was truly amasing to see the amount of Property destroyed. TUESDAY, 2. This has been a very fine day, and much milder no snow whatever laying on the ground and people getting up their turnips and potatoes with all speed. Went down to Galt this afternoon, and found them hand at Work at the Boiler & will have it ready on Saturday. The Council are making poor progress with the Pier of the lower Bridge. WEDNESDAY, 3. This morning opened clear, and fine mild weather, and continued so all day. this being the Monthly fair day, a good many people in Town. Good news came in to day that the By-law in the county of Bruce had been carried in favour of the Wellington Gray & Bruce Railway by a Majority of 257 THURSDAY, 4. This was a dry day but cold and windy we are still drawing nearer to a close with the Dam discharged 2 masons I had I taken on for a day or two as the work is all but done FRIDAY, 5. This has been rather course day. raining and sleeting now and then. took down the little crane this afternoon This looks bad for people getting up their Turnips Emence quantity of apples are frozen on the Trees SATURDAY, 6. This is a Wintry looking morning the ground again covered with Snow busey finishing, the top of the Dam with gravel, and preparing to take down the large crane, have got the November. MONDAY, 8 1869 This is a very cold morning, it has been blowing and snowing all night, and the ground is again covered with snow, we did not get the wheels of the mill and Distillery finished in time to let the water on, the stones requiring to be trained yet after the water is on. we are still leveling and filling up the breast of the dam in places where some settlement of the soft earth has taken place, And also filling up the last space behind the Dam where the Crane stood �Cannot get up the Boiler from Galt yet for want of the Truck's, which are somewhere on the road from Goderich. I was at Ritchies sale this afternoon, very cold wind & great fields of Turnips frozen in and likely to be lost TUESDAY, 9. The weather this morning is still wintry like it is not hard frost, yet no thaw and the little snow remains on the ground. We are busey getting the Boom that is to guide the stumps and timber over the Dam fixed in its place and then remove the tempory Bridge that is over the race WEDNESDAY, 10. Went out to the Western station to night to acertain if they had brought up the Truck to Galt and the Conducter said no November. THURSDAY, 11. 1869 Rather a raw day, and yet not very favourable for those who have their turnips in the ground of getting them out Got a Telegram this forenoon that the Truck waggon had reached Galt last night, and made preparations to start down here after dinner, with 2 span of horses and also and a team with a waggon to carrey the chains boxes &c and got there about dark and found the Boiler loaded and ready for the chains to bind it (the conductor was not aware that he had the Truck with him last night in a close box car) The water Mill started this morning with 3 run of stones, FRIDAY, 12. We left Galt this morning at 8 oclock with the Boiler and had to leave the waggon a little distance out of Galt and attach that span of horses also to the Boiler as the weight was too much for 2 span through the mudd which was soft in places, We however got on well and reached Guelph about 4 Oclock The water mill has been going all last night, and the gudgeon became heated & and had to stop for a little while, Riddle is busey blowing of the boiler for to clean her out for the winter SATURDAY, 13. The frost this morning was not severe yet enough to thicken the ice on the Dam, Busey this morning unloading the Boiler and getting it into position, �The Planking of the Dam is far forward and will be finished on Monday. Have got the Boiler on to her seat in the Distillery to night November. MONDAY, 15. 1869. Moderate weather though cold and raw Got the boiler set in its place this forenoon and took the measurement for a steam pipe TUESDAY, 16. The weather tolerably mild considering the lateness of the season. I went down to Galt with the Pattern of the Steam Pipe to attach the Boiler to still. Likewise the smoke pipe to lead into the Chimney, also a Bend for the feed pipe. I returned at noon, Robt Ward went down with the Truck and brought up the Smoke dome and furnace bars by night, and well for him he did as it now blows almost a gale with thick pelting snow storm, Wm in Toronto, came home in the evening WEDNESDAY, 17. There had been rain early in the morning and now a heavy thaw and the roads quite slushey and now rains and sleets alternately. The last of the Planks have been put on the bent under the bridge, and also on the tail walls of the apron behind the Piers, and all planks collected and taken into the Yard, have got the feed pipe in the boiler, and the smoke box fitted on. The carpenters began the Cattle Byre Hiam the engineer from Ingles came at one oclock to help with the pipes November. THURSDAY, 18. 1869 Rather a rough wintry looking morning, showers of snow falling throughout the day, it was quite at noon, let several more men go to day. am busy at the Boiler getting pipes attached and the foundation built up under it, and the smoke pipe conducted into the chimney, also forging a frame for an ask pit door Intend to work late to night Several sleighs have been running to day, Hiam all day at work �FRIDAY, 19. Has been snowing through the night, and began again about 8 Oclock, did not get the mason work and the pipe fittings done last night after working to 11 Oclock, have got on the guage cocks. Also got a new glass tube from a G trunk {Grand Trunk} engineer for Water guage I am putting a raised grating in front of the Boiler. Snowing now again noon time, a good many sleighs in with wheat at the Mill just now. Have done with the Masons at the boiler and laying the front this afternoon at 4 Oclock & got the fire on to dry the work The Carpenters still at the cattle byres. Snowing most all the afternoon heavy Hiam all day at work SATURDAY, 20. Snowing heavy this morning, and has been through the night, so that there is a thick coat of it on the ground. got the fire on this morning to heat up the water to make yeast to start with, but the draft I am afraid is not going to be sharp enough and now see that so many (100) small tubs form a considerable opposition to the smoke &c it is so weak as to leave a white fur round the mouth of each of the tubes November. MONDAY, 22. 1869 This is a fine clear morning, and the thermometer at a 1/4 to 7 stood at 13 degrees The distillery Boiler does not seem to get any better to day Began to day to cut a hole in the distillery roof for the erection of a scaffold to aid in putting an iron stalk on top of the Brick one to increase the draft But a fall of snow came on so heavy and continued all the afternoon which put a stop to outdoor work. The Dam all covered with strong ice TUESDAY, 23. This has been a fine mild day 3° above freezing at 9 Oclock, making grating for windows of the rectifying house Johney Higinbotham's Birthday & Father & Mother at Elora �WEDNESDAY, 24. Fine clear morning Thermtr 5° above zero at 7 am & continued fine all day. men still rpairing at the cattle byres November. THURSDAY, 25. 1869 This has been a fine day throughout and rather milder than yesterday Have been busey fixing underneath the large water pump, also changing the pully for drawing the engine pump for the Rectifying house FRIDAY, 26. I went down to Galt this morning to consult Mr Goldie about the difficulty in the draft of the brick chimney, and he thinks that by adding to the height of the old one, that a great improvement may be made Hood has now over 70 head of cattle in the Byres SATURDAY, 27. Fine winter weather with indecations of a thaw Bob Ward came home from Galt with 32 feet of 22 inch Smoke Stalk November. MONDAY, 29. 1869. Fine mild weather and thawing Attended our adjurned annual meeting in the Church this evening quite TUESDAY, 30 Thawing very rappidly to day, and have been very busey in getting the chimney ready, and have just got the larger portion through the roof This is St Andrews day, Ball & Supper to night December. WEDNESDAY, 1. Quite a change to day, the roads hard and freezing, Working hard to get up the Smoke stalk to day Got the chimney up through the roof and all ready to hoist by 1/2 past 4, but I deemed it too late to do any more as we could not possibly see to work safly in half an hour after that �December. THURSDAY, 2. 1869 The weather pleasant and calm this morning with a slight shower of snow falling, and set to work with all dilligence and got the smoke Stalk in its place and the fire started by 10 Oclock and find it has made a great improvement in the draft. FRIDAY, 3. Fine morning Went up to Waterloo Villiage to attend the meeting of W Fischers Creditors when John Kerr of Toronto was appointed official assignee SATURDAY, 4. This has been a mild morning, and of any thing turned to a thaw, have been working for some few days at finishing the stall in the new cattle Byre, and also preparing stuff for the bottom of some of the tuns (fermenting) which in some appear defective Wm Dixon formerly of Dundas called to day & would like to leave St {Lain's} if he could find a place to do business in, December. MONDAY, 6. 1869. Fine winter day, frost moderate. Meeting of Directors of Mutual Insurance Co. TUESDAY, 6. Some snow fell to day a good deal of wheat came in WEDNESDAY, 8. Fine weather, and the teams with wheat began to pour in early to day December. THURSDAY, 9. 1869. This has been another very fine day of anything thawing in the middle of the day It has been a very throng day in taking wheat the teams reached about up to the G. Trunk tank house and many unhitched their horses and came back in the afternoon and hauled in the load This has been the Fat Cattle Showday, and prime ones they were �Adam Brown Esqr, Mr Burton the lawyer and some other gentlemen passed down on their way from Walkerton after being present at the final passing of the By=Law, for a Bonus to the railway FRIDAY, 10. This has been another mild day, and good many sleighs in with wheat, some slight showers of sleet fell & thought it was going to turn into rain but did not, putting up to day a coal and wood shed at the end of Office. The pit wheel that is fixed on the gudgeon of the Shaft of the Water Wheel in the Distillery got loose and broke 2 teeth, we have taken it out to burn the greese of it put in 2 inch pins where the teeth is (as they are not both in the same place) which will help thereon in geering, and enable us to get to work in the morning without loss of time SATURDAY, 11. Mild this morning also, and is wearing the snow of the roads very fast, and waggons are resorted to in many cases, December. MONDAY, 13. 1869. The weather is of anything on the turning point and getting colder John McPherson has got the coal house finished to day The roads are now quite bare of snow and waggons are now generally used TUESDAY, 14. This is a sharp morning and freezing hard The wind has got up through the day and is blowing quite cold, the roads are now very bare and quite hard. Fisher fitted in our new Press & Desk to day in the inner office WEDNESDAY, 15. {No Entry} THURSDAY, 16, FRIDAY, 17, & SATURDAY, 18 {No Entries} December. MONDAY, 20. 1869. This is a sharp morning, with a few flakes of snow flying, Election for Mayor took place to day, or rather nominated. �Have got the Byres finished so far as to admit the Cattle into the new stalls just finished TUESDAY, 21. This has been another cold day but no wind in the early part of the day, A great many loads of Wheat came in to day, Goldie did not seem to take his usual share, we took in about 1800 bushes at an average of. We have got the posts up for a platform with roadway to drive up hay to the end of the new feeding byre and will have it completed in a day or two. Snowing a good deal at 10 pm and fast also blowing and cold WEDNESDAY, 22. This is a very wet morning, a considerable quantity of Snow fell during the night, and the rain is melting it away very fast I have some intention of going to Bowmanville by the afternoon train, heard that this was the day that Feilds distillery at Canastoga was seized December. THURSDAY, 23. 1869. I got safe to Bowmanville at 11 Oclock last night, The weather to day is cold and blowing fresh FRIDAY, 24. I got home this morning at 4 Oclock having left Bowmanville at 11 last night. This is a pleasant winter day SATURDAY, 25. Fine winter weather, and great lots of people on the Dam seating and Curling December. MONDAY, 27. 1869. This is a very misty morning, It began to rain in the forenoon a little, and then heavy in the afternoon Only a few loads of wheat came in to day. �TUESDAY, 28. The rain yesterday has washed away much of the sleighing, it is however fine weather to day. We had a fire in Town this morning between 5 & 6 oclock the Stable of Mr Taylor (who married Mrs Sunby) was burned down I went down to Toronto this morning & was on change saw Brunell who goes to Ottawa to morrow morning WEDNESDAY, 29. Fine working day Have put in the iron Catwater on the middle bent of the bridge to day, and preparing to fit on the Beam and and remove the temporary side of the flame, so that the two waters join together December. THURSDAY, 30. 1869. There has been a fall of snow during the night and will improve the roads a good deal FRIDAY, 31 This has been a very mild day, and the little snow that fell, night before last is pretty much worn away There was very few teams in with wheat to day Had a Telegram from Wm Osborne of Galt that he would take the Barley stone & case at $60 For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Daily Journal</p> <p>1869</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Allan</p> <p>Daily Journal for 1869</p> <p>Toronto:</p> <p>Published by Brown Brothers,</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Four newspaper articles pasted on the page}</p> <p>{The first newspaper article}</p> <p>Our city contemporary says:</p> <p>The Dominion Telegraph Company having, in its desperation, secured an organ in our city contemporary, actually furnishes it with despatches from Ottawa, although its line is not extended further than Toronto. Who can beat that, as a feat of telegraphy? To the above question we answer, no-body. By the use of the Dominion Telegraph lines we get Ottawa news twelve hours in advance of the Spec. That's what's the matter; and it is perfectly satisfactory to us and to our innumerable readers, if not to our neighbor and its few subscribers. We may also remak that we advocated the new enterprise from its first introduction to the public notice till now, believing a new telegraph line to be an absolute necessity to the Province. The Spec. also advocated it as well as we; but suddenly turned short round and began to oppose it. But these short turns constitute one of the normal features of the Spec. It once commenced to expose the brewery frauds in Waterloo, and that with great force and energy; but it suddenly turned round, as it has done with the Dominion Telegraph enterprise, and took the opposite course - defending them. Why, we shall not pretend to say; but not long afterwards the President of the Brewers' Association issued a circular, calling upon the members of that body to add five dollars a year to their usual contribution, to compensate a gentleman connected with the Spec. for his Parliamentary services in their behalf. It formerly denounced, in unmeasured and bitter language, without regard to truth, the management of the Great Western Railway, and then turned suddenly round and became its warmest eulogist. It at one time within a year, denounced John Bright and Gladstone, while it lauded to the skies Disraeli and other Tory leaders; but in a short time after it was found pronouncing panegyrics upon Bright and Gladstone, and anathematizing Disraeli and his friends. For a time it was high Tory in its professions, next mongrel, and then actually pretending to be Reform in its teachings, and becoming the organ of John Sandfield Macdonald's hybrid Govment. We admire consistency, especially as illustrated in the management of the Spec. It may sometimes be difficult to say which side it does espouse; but having discovered that we are quite safe to conclude it will soon be on the other. We shall not assume to assign the reasons for the zig-zag policy of the Spec.; but uncharitable people ascribe it to an instinctive scent for the dimes. Probably it is all patriotism and a genuine regard for the public good. {The last sentence was written in italics)</p> <p></p> <p>{The second newspaper article pasted on the page}</p> <p>THE DOMINION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. (From the Galt Reporter.)</p> <p>Why, in the name of everything that's good, do not the Directors of the above Company clear up the doubts that at present hang round it? With suspicion on every side, with grave charges made, with Directors resigning, all the general public has had laid before it in the way of refutation has been that at a dinner at St. Catharines, at which were present Directors and Stockholders, us "out-side barbarians" were assured that it was "all right." No proof that the charges made were false, no proof of the soundness and integrity of a concern in which the people of this country are asked to invest $500,000, but merely champagne congratulations on the construction of a few miles of the road, and grand prophecies for the future. If this is to remove distrust, to refute charges, it is easily done, but we are doubtful. The Upper Canada and Commercial Banks were "all right" till they failed; and more to the point, the "Grand Trunk Telegraph Company" was no doubt heralded as "all right" and decidedly proved its right to be considered so. Why, if everything is satisfactory, if the inauguration and present position of the company are satisfactory, is it not clearly shown to the public? The originators of the scheme are pronounced to be speculators and unsound. Why not disprove this? They are accused of controlling the stock in order to gain their own ends. Disprove this. Of having secured the contract for the building of the line at an exorbitant price, and such as to allow them a profit of something like $125 per mile, or one half of the contract price, and that they secured this contract without it having been submitted to tender. Disprove these assertions, Distrust is too general now to be neglected. Stock must yet be sold - and who will buy? Payments on stock already subscribed will become due, and who, in the face of all these charges, will have any satisfaction in making those payments, or will not avoid such payments if possible. The Company at present {illegible section to follow as the pasted on newspaper article curled} ...down with an incubus of doubt. ...must remove that load before....undertaking.</p> <p>{The third newspaper article pasted on the page}</p> <p>PAPER MAKING. - It was not until the year 1806 that the first patent "for manufacturing paper of an indefinite length" was taken out by Henry Fourdrinier. This was soon followed by Mr. Dickinson's patent of Jund 30, 1807, for machinery for cutting and planing paper thus made. Fourdrinier's patent for the paper machine, which still bears his name, was taken out in the same year; and it was about this time that Mr. Dickinson (whose death has been recently announced) commenced his career as a paper manufacturer by the purchase of Apsley Mill, near Hemel Hempstead, to which, in the course of time, four other mills in Hertforshire were added, two of them constructed, and the water-power for them create, under his own superintendence. It was in 1807, before the commencement of the Peninsular campaign, that he invented a new cannon-cartridge paper, made by mixing together linen and woollen rags in certain proportions, so that after the explosion, it was prevented from retaining sparks of fire. In 1809 he patented machinery for the manufacture of paper by means of an ingeniously constructed cylinder of brass, covered with wire gauze and connected with an air-pump - a form of machine which still remains in use. This was followed by other patents for the manufacture of finely-faced copperplate paper by a soft of {Your comment here...}veneering process, and for a machine to cut cards, both of which were successful inventions, and the former especially tended much to increase his reputation. In 1829 he invented the process of introducing coloured threads into the body of paper at the instant of its manufacture, which was again impreved on in 1839. This preservative against forgery will have been noticed by holders of Exchequer bills, and many of us will remember it in the stamped envelopes which were issued by Government after the adoption of the penny postage system, in the introduction of which Mr. Dickinson had taken great interest. In 1832 we find him again patenting a knotter or strainer for cleaning pulp from impurities; and two years later applying magnets for the removal of any portion of iron that may happen to be in the pulp, and thus preventing ion-mould in the paper.</p> <p>{The fourth newspaper article pasted on the page.}</p> <p>COMMUNICATIONS.</p> <p>DOMINION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. (To the Editor of the Globe.)</p> <p>Sir, - There are a few point connected with the present fierce controversy about this undertaking, that require a little discussion; and as you have published several articles on the subject, no doubt the public would like to have a little more information. This I do not propose to furnish myself, but to ask from the Directors; and as one of the original subscribers who has hitherto had confidence in them, I think I am entitled to ask for it. Firstly, amid so many and so diverse opinions about the cost of a good telegraph line thoroughly equipped, including all the preliminary expenses, we might expect our Directors to discover from outside sources the actual facts of the case, and lay them before the public. On the one hand we are asked to believe that the lines lately built in the United States have cost from $300 to $450 per mile, (see 'Dominion Telegrapher'), whilst the opponents of the Company confidently affirm that the outside figure should be $125, and that Mr. Reeve would make more than $200,000 out of the operation. If this is not the case, then I think the Directors owe it to us, the shareholders, who are {newspaper is wrinkled, illegible sentence}...and to the public who are asked to subscribe to collect evidence from some other source than Mr. Reeve or Dr. Dwight, and make it known to us through your columns. Perhaps they could learn what the People's Telegraph Company in Quebec are going to pay for their line, as the contract for a portion has been already awarded. Secondly, if it should appear that Mr. Reeve will clear anything like so enormous a sum as $200,000, would it not be advisable to try to get rid of him, and give out the resst of the line to tender? Ungrateful, do they say? We could afford to give him $50,000 for his charters of connection, the value of which does not seem to be sufficiently recognized in the Trade Review articles. If that would not satisfy the man, I don't know what would. He could pay up all his debts in the States, and begin life anew with the remainder. Failing that, however, the shareholders might still be stisfied if they could be assured that the profits would pay fair dividends on the captial of $500,000. Let us hear what the results of operaiton have been already between Toronto and Buffalo, and any other figures obtained from disinterested parties. Lastly, attention has been drawn to the alleged fact, that the milage between Hamilton and Wellington Square has been unnecessarily increased and the Spectator refuses to accept the future extention estwards as a sufficient reason for it. This is a point which I am most anxious to see cleared up as soon as possible. Believing, as I do, that the whole enterprise may yet be successful, if public confidence can be restored, but that at the same time this cannot be unless the directors vouchsafe clearer and fuller information. I have written this letter to indicate to them just the doubt and difficulties that have arisen in the mind of A SHAREHOLDER.</p> <p>Hamilton, 25th March, 1869.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Glued to Journal page, a receipt from Russell House</p> <p>RUSSELL HOUSE,</p> <p>Ottawa, 14 June 1869</p> <p>No. of Room 19</p> <p>Mr. D. Allan to James A. Gouin, Dr.</p> <p>2 Days Board &amp; Lunch $5.50</p> <p>Sundries</p> <p>Washing</p> <p>Carriage</p> <p>Omnibus Up &amp; Down $.50</p> <pre> $6.00 </pre> <p>Received payment, Dr. J. A. Gouin (Signature) {Second Signature illegible perhaps that of D. Allan}</p> <p>Glued to page are two articles First Article:</p> <p>AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE MILL SITE, DISTILLERY, &amp;c. Will be sold by Public Auction, at VICTORIA HALL, in the TOWN OF COBOURG, Province of Ontario,</p> <p>On WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNDE, 1869, At 12 o'clock, noon, that valuable property known as the ONTARIO DISTILLERY, Situate in the TOWN OF COBOURG, Province on Ontario, within a short distance of the Grand Trunk Railway station and commodious harbour of Cobourg, consisting of a large BRICK DISTILLERY,driven by water and 2 steam engines of about 40 horse-power each, and capable of mashing 500 bushels of grain per day; also a BRICK RECTIFYING HOUSE, with steam engine of 25 horse-power, and also a BRICK MALT HOUSE &amp; KILN. There are also on the premises large Granaries, Sheds for 300 head of cattle and Pens for 500 hogs, besides Stales, Ice Houses &amp;c. The above Buildings are nearly new and in excellent order. The entire property on which these valuable buildings are situated, including the Mill Pond, comprises about 23 acres, through which the Ham Creek runs, giving about 8 feet head of water. Land to the extent of 75 acres additional, and immediately adjoining, can be had on reasonable terms, the soils of which, as well as that of the locality generally, is admirably adapted for the cultivation of the Sugar Beet, and this property might meet the requirements of persons disposed to engage in the mannfacture of Sugar from that material; but the buildings could easily be made available for almost any manufacturing purpose; the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg having lately passed a by-law exempting from local taxation for 5 years several descriptions of Factories. Terms - One-half Cash, balance in three annual instalments, with interst at 7 per sent. There will be a REserved Bid. For full particulars as to title, &amp;c, apply (if by letter post-paid) to the MANAGER BANK OF MONTREAL, Cobourg, Ont, or the undersigned, A.J. VAN INGEN &amp; Co., Auctioneers, &amp;c, Cobourg Ont</p> <p>Second Article</p> <p>The Consolidated Bank.</p> <p>At a meeting of the Consolidated Bank shareholders, at Montreal, on Wednesday, the Chairman, in reply to a question read the following list to show where the share-holders' money had gone:-</p> <p>Toronto, Campbell &amp; Cassels .........$30,498 Toronto Fuel Co..............28,000 Galbraith, Christie &amp; Co.... 69,193 Turner &amp; Co .................77,696 Credit Valley Co............106,456 A. Shanly....................20,900</p> <p>Montreal Furniss &amp; Co.............. $123,325 W.H. Riley............. 65,000 Ascher &amp; Co............... 501,839 Beatty &amp; Co................. 94,848 Fish, Shephard &amp; Co.........120,354 Davidson &amp; Co............... 64,322 A. Davidson..................23,000 Koitask......................75,301 Coultz, Raynor &amp; Co..........23,685 Wm. Ebb......................48,000 Cowper.......................72,000 Forsyth......................48,000</p> <p>Mrs. Hollis - With all those losses in Montreal, Sir Francis Hincks was found guilty one day and allowed to walk out the next day. Mr. Morgan - He is not, I am told, buying a property worth ten thousand dollars. The Chairman remonstrated, and asked if Mrs. Hollis could not understand the effect of having an unfaithful servant. (Cries of disapproval and doubt.) Miss McDougall then called upon Mr. Campbell, the General Manager, to state what he had been doing since last fall for the shareholders. Mr. Campbell said he had been working very hard. (Laughter.) Miss McDougall thought Mr. Campbell did not look her straight in the face like an honest man should. interruptions now became frequent. One of the ladies suggested that a mov-ment be made to bring Mr. Rennie back, and have him tried for fraudulently using the names of the direcotrs to the syndicate which originated only in his own brain, as stated by Mr. Rankin. Miss McDougall was glad to have evidence that he had any brains. (Laughter.) Ex-Governor Macdonald will be the liquidator for the creditors of the bank. Mr. W.W. Ogilvie is the Government's liquidator, and the shareholders have elected Mr. Robert Moat, E.J. Barbeau, and Mr. Ogilvie.</p> <p><br /> {On the edge of the article in handwriting is written: "Mercury" 11th June 1860 }</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Advertisement glued onto page, typed with diagrams}</p> <p>E.H. MARTIN &amp; CO., ROOFING MATERIALS, 70 MAIDEN LANE AND 9 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK. ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT.</p> <p>The Felt is made of flax and hemp, carded together until such a fibre is formed as will absorb a sufficient quantity of Asphaltum to give a perfect foundation of a roof. This may be thoroughly tested by placing the Felt in water, and allowing it to remain there awhile. when taen out and examined; it will be observed that the texture of the Felt is not in any way injured. When coated with the Prepared Roof Coating, the Felt is not affected by change of temperature, and, being non-conducting in its properties, resists alike heat from the sun and cold from frost and snow. It is made in rolls 25 yards long, 32 inches wide, equal to 200 square feet, and is put up for shipment in cases of 4 rolls, each case weighing about 375 pounds, and countaining 8 squares of roofing. DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING THE PATENT ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT TO DWELLING HOUSES OR OTHER PERMANENT BUILDINGS. All sharp edges of the boarding or rafters should be taken off, so as to form an even surface for the Felt to rest upon. Do not tar, pitch, or apply any adhexive mixture to the boards on which the felt is to be laid. Old wooden roofs that have been previously tarred should have a coating of whitewash before the Felt is laid on. The Felt can be laid from grable to grable, or across the roof from eave to ridge. It is essential that it should be stretched tight and smooth, overlappying from 1 to 2 inches at the joinings, and closely nailing through the overlap with 24-oz. roofing tacks 1 1/2 inches apart. The gutters must be of two layers of Felt, one over the other, cemented together with the boiling mixture, and then coated and sanded. when the Felt has been nailed to the boards, it is absolutely necessary, to complete the roof, to give a good thick coat of the Prepared Roof Coating - say 3 gallons to the square of 100 feet. {Large diagram of a barn with product being laid on roof.} ROBERTS SC N.Y. This Design shows the MOST DESIRABLE FORM FOR ROOFS to be covered with the PATENT ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT. The Letter F represents the Felt on the Roof. {imagine of barrel with the company name and address as follows...} PREPARED ROOF COATING E.H. MARTIN, 70 Maiden Lane, 9 Liberty St., N.Y. Prepared Roof Coating. We have taken great pains to manufacture for the Asphalte Roofing Felt our Prepared Coating, which has a combination of such materials as are necessary to stand the action of the severe winter and the intense heat of our summer climate. A coating to be durable must have a stout body as well as great elasticity, and hence the Prepared Coating will be found too thick to run freely from the bunghole of the barrel; it is therefore advisable to remove the head, stir the contents thoroughly from the bottom, and if necessary heat until it spreads with ease. The Coating must be laid on with a brush, and immediately afterwards some course sharp sand shited over it, as much as it will absorb. It is important that the day should be dry "and the Felt perfectly so" when the Prepared Roof Coating is applied. A second coat, after the first has thoroughly dried, "will ensure a perfect roof for many years. {On the side edges of the paper with the advertisement, there is additional writing.} Dry and Tarred Sheathing Paper, Coal Tar, Roofing Pitch, Mineral Paint, Asphalte Varnish, Etc. Roofing Brushes, Swedes Iron Nails (galvanized and plain), Roof Paint and general Roofers' Sundries.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, Friday 1. 1869.</p> <p>This is a very stormy morning the wind drifting the snow most furiously. The was a fire during the morning John Harris Bakery and storehouse was completely gutted between 4 &amp; 5 this morning.</p> <p>Saturday 2.</p> <p>This has been a day of snow with bery little interuption. Went up to the Foundry for the purpose of assertaining, if a leading jointer could be made to joint the staves for Rectifiers {illegible} In the afternoon attended William Wilson's Funeral, it snowed all the time, and is now very deep in some places where it has been drifting. The water for the mill is in good supply, and 2 run going steady</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. Monday, 4. 1869 {No entry}</p> <p>Tuesday, 5. {No entry}</p> <p>Wednesday, 6. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. Thursday, 7. 1869.</p> <p>I returned from Toronto this forenoon, weather mild, the sleighing mostly gone. The beam accross the lower stile that steadies the copper pipe broke to day and had to secure it as follows, {no further entry}</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>This has been a raw cold day, and more frosty thaw yesterday, some snow fell this evining</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>This has been a fine day, but little or no sleighing except on the road sides, I went down to Galt this morning to see what progress Goldie &amp; McCullough are making in the construction of the new boiler &amp; the Engine, I found that the boiler was well advanced, and so far good workmanship, and the new cylinder is bored and ready for fitting on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. Monday, 11. 1869</p> <p>This morning opened fine, have got an additional carpenter on to the fitters, (Aulden) who is preparing all the bottoms. This is the anneversary of my Birth day The water is holding out well, we are grinding all night now</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>More frosty this morning, but rather too fine having no sleighing, but the waggoning on the gravelled roads is quite smooth. funeral of George David Armstrong, James &amp; Son he had been married little more than 3 months, will grind to night again, plenty of water</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>This has been a mild day, plenty of water, both for the mill and for sawing wood {illegible symbol} There is no appearance of more snow yet and the roads are all very bare We are getting on very well with the Filtering vessels. William went of this afternoon in the Buggy to Erin villiage Acton Georgetown {illegible symbol} grinding to night again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. Thursday, 14. 1869.</p> <p>This has been a mild day, and more like an April day than Jany, Began to grind the middlings yesterday at noon, and have been at it all day The malting is going on very well in this mild weather I have decided on a tender for sawing the wood.</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>Quite mild to day also, water holding out Rob came back from Philadelphia</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>This has been rather a colder and rawer day yet the water is still good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. Monday, 18. 1869.</p> <p>This has been dark heavy morning, and also the forenoon, with snow flakes flying the most of the day, though not enough to make any good sleighing David Brown began this morning as fireman in the Distillery I have just heard from Toronto that the still is ready</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Fine morning but no snow of any account although it looked much like it I went down to Toronto this morning and saw Matins &amp; Son and ordered a six horse power Engine for Rectifying house, examined pipes at Levys, ordered some of the locks at Morrisons to be chased for wood, was informed that the flat copper still was shipped yesterday.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Dull morning with some snow flakes falling I went up to Berlin and to Waterloo to enquire about store casks, and saw some that were very well made, and to hold from 12 to 16 {Bhls} each, all made of 2 inch stuff, I returned at 3 pm, and found the still at this station and got it down with the worm all safe, got an alarm about Johney Heiginbothaus {sp?} having been run over by the wheel of a light waggon loaded with some light lumber but fortunately no bones were broken, {calculations at bottom of page} 16 + 32, 32 + 480 = 512</p> <pre>a Boiler maker worked 1/2 day </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. MONDAY, 25. 1869. Very cold this morning below zero but did not look till about 8 o'clock when it was about 2 degrees above that, I have taken a bad cold this morning &amp; am quite hoares. Boiler A holder, one man &amp; a boy during the forenoon only did very little January. TUESDAY , 26.</p> <p><br /> This was another cold morning, the wind very sharp and has continued so all day Have got 2 men to work at the cattle shed or Byre to fit up the stalls &amp;c No person came to work at the Boiler to day</p> <p>January. WEDNESDAY, 27.</p> <p>Cold and windy to day, yet fine clear weather and the roads hard and smooth. A great many loads of wheat in to day, we took in over 2,100 Bushels. to day at 1 oclock the Boiler maker 2 men and a boy came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January. THURSDAY, 28. 1869</p> <p>This is quite a mild morning, and heavy looking as if there was going to be a fall of rain or snow A good many teams in with wheat to day but as many as yesterday The Boiler maker 2 men &amp; a boy all day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29. {No entry} SATURDAY, 30. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. MONDAY, 1. 1869. {No entry}</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2. {entry at bottom of the page} Lydia Anderson came back to day and entered into the charge of the old House as House Keeper &amp;c at $6 per month, and a girl to help her. Mrs. Calum {unsure of name} left</p> <p>WENESDAY, 3. The snow is very deep this morning, there having been a continued fall all night, I was very much dissapointed as finding that the foreman boiler maker had done nothing last night, they have been working all day cutting of the old revits heads so as to get the holes for the new ones, and now have promised them a reward if they work all this night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. THURSDAY, 4. 1869. The boiler makers only got the boiler finished this morg about 6 oclock &amp; handed them the rewaaed of a dollar to each of the 3 men if they got done by that time The 2 masons got done with the building up of thebrick work by 1/2 past 4 Have also found that the revieets in front of the mill boiler are not tight FRIDAY, 5. {No entry} SATURDAY, 6. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. MONDAY, 8. 1869.</p> <p>Moderate weather, began to day to take the Engine appart</p> <p>TUESDAY, 9.</p> <p>This has been a very mild day, and has made considerable empression on the sleighing, making it very bare in some places I attended as a Pall bearer at {first name illegible Pat?} Websters funderal, left the house at 12 noon for the Union Cemetery. A great quantity of wheat in the market to day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10.</p> <p>This is a fine mild morning but no thaw as yet. Began to day to make a large tressel to lift the Boiler with. The cattle shed is finished to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. THURSDAY, 11. 1869.</p> <p>{No entry}</p> <p>FRIDAY, 12. Very mild and sloppy roads.</p> <p>got the boiler about up on the bridge to night</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13.</p> <p>Quite mild and splended weather for hoisting the boiler</p> <p>Meeting of Creditors of John McLean at 10 Oclock at Gathen's office, have got the boiler accross the bridge and on the road opposite the Blacksmith shop on the carriage with 3 inch planks for a tramway and going well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. MONDAY, 15. 1869.</p> <p>This was a mild day throughout, and we got on very well with the Boiler, having got it down the hill and halfway into the boiler house. Yesterday was a stormy day snow &amp; drift, but not so hard as during Saturday night in which a considerable quantity of snow fell which was packed quite hard.</p> <p>Rev. {?} Principal Sandgrass {sp?} &amp; Rev. {?} Mr. Mackerras {sp?}.addressed the meeting in St. Andrew Church this evening</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16. This is another mild morning and snowing a little I had prepared to leave by the Great Western for Brantford this morning, but got out too late for the train and had to bo by way of Stratford The {large X written in here with initial W, this section should be included in the next day's entry} Engine frame, shaft and connecting rods &amp;c were sent down to Galt this morning on a sleigh and will try if the boiler could also be brought up from there by a similar conveyance and save the carriage to &amp; from the cars which is more than half the labour.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17.</p> <p>This was quite a snowy morning at Brantford and left there this morning and got home at 1/2 past 12 noon, the snow &amp; sleet has been general , and has continued more or less all the afternoon {large X written in here with explanation that the previous day's entry regarding the shipping of equipment to Galt} should be here as this was the day it was sent down.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. THURSDAY, 18. 1869.</p> <p>{No entry}</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19.</p> <p>Mr. Vincent got</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20.</p> <p>Fine mild weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. MONDAY, 22. 1869.</p> <p>This is a fine morning after the heavy fall of snow we had all yesterday. We got down the car with the tubs and casks &amp;c from Brantford, to this station above and had them all taken down and put into the shed, in the evening the sky was clear and beautiful yet many predicted comming storm of some kind. I got the boiler set down in its place and recess in the wall made for the small fly where William and (John Faulkoner the man), started with the horse and cutter for upper Townships. Mr. Vincent went to Simcoe on his own business.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23. We have had a very stormy night, and this morning completely inundated wtih snow, and continued falling and blowing all the forenoon that the 10 o'clock train with 2 engines ahead did not arrive till 1/2 past one, and only one freight train went down &amp; no passenger train for the east as yet 1/2 past 5.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 24.</p> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. THURSDAY, 25. 1869.</p> <p>This is of anything a better day have been making holes through the walls for pipes &amp;c and have got the smoke pipe for the boiler into the chimney, and putting the water cistern up in the garret</p> <p>FRIDAY, 26.</p> <p>A good deal of snow has fallen through the last night and through the day, at it clear and fine and then dull and heavy. Had a telegram from William this forenoon from Owen Sound and about to start for Durham I got a man down from Ingles this morning but sent him back to repair the heater and then come back, which he did (Robt Hiam) Am hewing the Rock for seats for frame of the little Engine. Renewed Church note, with {illegible name} Massie for another 3 months to day. Received gold draft from Halifax for $998. To day Gibson and Jamison, at pump geering In {illegible} Wiswell, at the cisterns, at the foundation of Engine, A. McDonald &amp; Riddel fixing pipes to Boiler</p> <p>SATURDAY, 27.</p> <p>This has been a very cold day, a sharp keen wind blowing from the NWest, have got the water cisterns in their places in the garret and connected with a 3 inch pipe The snow being so abundant makes good sleighing though rather deep, brings in the firewood teams very fast that I now refuse to take any more new lots but only from those who have not filled their contracts as yet William was at Mount Forest at 5 this {illegible} and cannot be home till tomorrow forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. MONDAY, 1. 1869.</p> <p>This has been a much colder day than yesterday but towards evening it got calm William got home yesterday at 1 Oclock We got the sleepers down for the Engine foundation properly bedded to the Rock and then 3 bolt of 7/8th square iron driven down 9 inches into the stone, drilled 1 inch boro Gibson got drunk this afternoon and unfit for work. Attended to funeral of Alexander White's daughter, who died near {illegible}</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2</p> <p>This has not been a cold day about 20 degrees in the morning the sun shone out fine about noon, so I took, Mother, out a short distance on the York Road, getting on but slowly to day, but fitting up the Brantford rectifiers the one above the other. I intend to go to Galt in the morning.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 3.</p> <p>I went down to Galt in the morning , and returned at noon, the weather was pleasant. I went to Godie &amp; McCulloughs and examined the Boiler which has every appearance of being a good job, and they fully expect to have it ready to be brought up in 10 days, I got a young man up with me to fit up the water pipes through the Distillery his name is William Herriot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. THURSDAY,4. 1869.</p> <p>{no entry}</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5. It was very cold last night and the logs of the old Priory cracked loud and sharp like a gun shot the Thermometer at 7 stood at 15 degrees below zero 1/2 an hour before that the gardner {?} noted 16 degrees below, fortunately it was very calm during the day otherwise it would have been despearate cold. We are making very good progress with the pipes, and also the small Engine</p> <p>SATURDAY, 6. This is a very stormy cold morning, and yet the thermometer does not indicate more than 10 degrees above zero but the wind is keen and sharp from the North with occasional showers of snow. We are obliged to rehoop the Brantford rectifiers as the bottom ones were altogether too thin and rotten</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. MONDAY, 8. 1869.</p> <p>Rather a cold day</p> <p>TUESDAY,9. This is quite a mild morning I started for the Preston linning and flax works of Elliot &amp; Co. and where they made seemless Bags ropes &amp;c also linseed oil, all on a large scale and every thing of the best construction and latest improvment , but from want of sufficient demand the works now a loosing concern and were shut up in toto {?} last year and now a large part of the machinery is being shipped in boxes, to Stevens Linnen works, Webster Mass. All the shafting of the Mill is of one uniform size {?} 2 3/8th drain all turned from end to end &amp; hung with splended screw hangers, the whole is heated by coils of iron pipes, lighted by gass, and water carried to all the flats in pipes with hydrants &amp; hose at different places William went to Toronto &amp; returned to day</p> <p><br /> WENDESDAY, 10. This is a very different kind of day from what yesterday was the snow is falling thick and constant, and as the wind is not strong the snow falls very equal, very few teams are comming to Town</p> <p>George Booth was here this afternoon and got the measure of the coppar pipes &amp;c yet wanting, I sold him the old coppar of former mash turns {?} at 23 cents a {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. THURSDAY, 11. 1869. This is a mild calm day, yet no thaw, and plenty of work in shoveling snow to make roads.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 12. This has been another snowy day, yet not any drifting Peter Idington here for his sisters</p> <p>Edmund Ritchie, Post Mast of Hamilton, died this afternoon 62 years past, he was born in Wales, March 2nd 1807.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13. Fine clear calm morning and moderate frost Received from Bond 2 {unable to transcribe this sentence, technical and handing writing not as fine as usual}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. MONDAY, 15. 1869. Cold blustering morning</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16. This was a very cold morning! and the walls of the log house were cracking again, the mercury stood at 11 below zero, and about 9 oclock it had got up to 20 above.</p> <p>I told Robert Hiam {sp?} not to come tomorrow till more work was ready for him.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17. This has not been such a cold day as yesterday, fine and clear. This is Easter fat Cattle show day, and was largly attended a vast number of cattle were brought in. I never saw finer and 2 especially from Esquesing were large &amp; fat The coppar {sp?} smiths made a beginning this morning. G Booth went of in the afternoon train to Toronto &amp; left a journeman and a boy at work I have begun to take out the tuns from the cellar below for charger &amp; receiver Had a short interview with Mr. Bridges this morning regarding. Mrs. Larose returned to day from Peters</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. THURSDAY, 18. 1869 Fine clear morning. glass stood at 6 below zero at 1/4 to 7 I have got one Receiver set up this evening and one hoop on. William accompanied his wife as far as Galt on her way to Hamilton this afternoon Mr. Romains drew my attention to the smallness of my yealds, &amp; which is atrituted to the large quantity of fine corn meal sifted out of it, and also of using none but reground middlings, But to test the matter so as to find out whither the fault lies there or in the inferiority of the yeast I shall next week try the pure corn and rich middlings.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19. The weather has been some milder to day with an occasional shower of snow, have got the first large tuns finished as a charger, and getting 2 more emptied for taking down. I made up my mind to let, William Harriot from Galt go home as all the work is done that I required him to do, so he left by the afternoon Train It has snowed a good deal this afternoon and this evening quite heavy. at 7 am Temp 14 above zero</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. MONDAY, 22. 1869. A cold wind blowing and not at all an agreeable day at a 1/4 past 6 oclock the thermometer stood at 5 degrees above zero and at 7 it was 13 degrees.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23. Fine mild weather the snow melting very grandley away yet there is plenty left for good sleighing the roads slushey in parts am making preparations to raise the larger receiver in the Rectifying room overhead at least 18 inch so as to be high enough to charge the small rectifyer. Henry Booth, began for the first to work at making the joint for the column of the little still, which on their contract work for about 1.2 the day, the rest of it at pipes to conect the old with the new distillery</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 24. This is a fine morning and the roads quite slushey in many places. have removed the tie beams wider appart to let the receiver be raised Henry Booth has worked all day at the pipes for the old distillery, and the two young men at the new.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. THURSDAY, 25. 1869.</p> <p>This morning was rainey, and a thick mist hang over the ground for most of the forenoon the snow is melting pretty fast</p> <p>Have got men at work clearing away the smow, also the ice &amp; behind the flood gates</p> <p>The journeman copper smith, David Startup quit work at noon and went to Toronto.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 26. This morning was quite wet, and a thick mist hung over the ground for most of the forenoon. The snow continues to melt fast Have got men still working at the flood gates</p> <p>{Short newspaper article glued to page} Locomotive boilers, it is reported, can be kept free from scale by introducing about once in three months twelve poinds of zinc in half ounce pieces. The zinc is said to dissolve and cover the inner surface of the flues with a thin coating.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 27. Quite a mild morning, and looks as if it had rained during the night. The thaw continued all day, and no rain, yet the streets all over were running down in great streams like little rivers. Booth got the new coppar pipe from the pump to the old receiver in the Rectifying house room in the old distillery finished to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. MONDAY, 29. 1869. Still thawing and the water is now flowing over the dam, it looks something like rain this morning and should that come on the rise will be rappid. I am now in doubts whither to take up the erection at the end of the Ridge for lowering the new boiler or to let it stand in the river and load it heavily with stones. There was only Gibson working at the new tun to day the rest were at other work</p> <p>TUESDAY, 30. Thawing fast yet and the water in the river rising pretty fast, there has been a slight drizzel of rain during the forenoon this afternoon has been inclined to wet and thickish like mist. Stevens has built in the chimney and also the fly wheel to day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 31. Quite a change in the weather to frost his morning There is more water in the river this morning</p> <p>Stevens at the furnase of Boiler this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. THURSDAY, 1. 1869.</p> <p>{No entry}</p> <p>FRIDAY, 2. Hard frost this morning, with a coat of new snow on the ground</p> <p>Dr. Henry Orton was intered in the Guelph Cemetery this afternoon he died in Fergus on Tuesday the 30th March aged 67 he came from nottinghamshire to this Town in 1835</p> <p>SATURDAY, 3. A cold and unpleasant day, a light coating of snow had fallen. The new Boiler from Galt was brought down to the station this afternoon and we took daown the lighter parts of the Engine &amp;c Have been trying all the rectifyers with water as to tightness Bought 2000 Bushels of old corn out of Robbins Stone house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. THURSDAY, 8. 1869. This has been a fine day, yet cold in the morning Had a Telegram from William that he arrived in Brockville at 6 am all right. Broke part of the new pump this morning which detained us from filling the Boiler. Heard of the failure of Weit who exported so much silver. broke part of the new pump to day, but got the Brassfounder to start his fire at once and cast one of brass.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 9. Hard frost this morning the ground is quite hard and dry, but as the day advanced all was deep mud, have got the Pump all right again and the water going over in large quantities hope to get the steam up tomorrow if at all possible William returned from Brockville this evening and got things pretty much to his mind</p> <p>SATURDAY, 10. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. MONDAY, 12. 1869. This is a fine mornig. Mr. Stevens began to build in the copper boiler 3/4 of a day only, as the frame of the furnace was not ready for him.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 13. Mr. Stevens got the copper built in &amp; finished this evening.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 14. We have had the Column still tested to day with water and runs well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. THURSDAY, 15. 1869. This has every appearance of being a fine day We have been again trying the little still the most of the day and cannot get it to work to please at all, and have resolved to put in a coil of pipe, and take out the inner coppar bottom, the worth of which Mr Henry George Booth thinks will cover the expense of the coil And have Telegraphed G. Booth to come up to see if he can propose any other plan (These remarks belong to Wednesday 14th.) John Baker, (son of Mary Burns or Dudgeon) began work today, having engaged him for a year at $120 &amp; Board Nat &amp; Maggis gone to Toronto this afternoon.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 16. This is a very fine day, have braced up the Barley floor in the Malt house so as to carry the load of whisky that must be finished for Conding this evening - Mr. George Booht came up to day at 10 oclock but could not suggest any better plan than we thought of yesterday and recommends 4 turns of a coil {hand drawn diagram here} thus so we have this noon begun to take the bottoms apart Have also taken in 10 barrels {?} of whisky to charge the still tomorrow (all these remarks belong to Thursday) this is a warm fine day, Theremometer about 60 degrees, the river is rising fast to day, busey getting the bottom out of still, also measuring contents of tuns in Rectifying House. Hung up the Hams in Smoke house to day.</p> <p>Nat &amp; Maggis gone to Toronto this afternoon</p> <p><br /> SATURDAY, 17. This has been a fine day thou rather colder than yesterday, yet the water kept increasing in the river. Sold 9 pigs to Sharp to day at $8.50 The ice was broken up and went all over the Dam this forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. MONDAY, 19. 1869. This was a thickish foggy morning, and we had a dreadfull night of Thunder &amp; lightning accompanied with heavy rain which must have melted the snow up the country very fast for the water was very high early in the morning and Kept rising much faster than I have ever known it, and far beyond the highest usual hight, and great lots of stumps and trees came down and several of them stuck fast under the Bridge that we had to lift the Planking so as to get at the roots to cut them away so as to reliese them, But all to no effect, and about 11 Oclock the Dam gave way, but previous to that the Pig house was swept off. I had taken the precaution of loading the Engine Bridge with stones &amp; it stood fast, the foundation of the Bath house was undermined and fell &amp; a portion of the corner of the Distillery as well.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 20. Began this morning to construct a shield of planks and sunk it at the corner of the Distillery to prevent the strong current from cutting away any more of the wall. I have also begun to prepare to run of the four tubs remaining</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 21. This has been a cold, windy day and slight showers of sleet and snow fell but melted soon away. Barclay, the Carpenter and his men have been very busey to day supporting the our Bridge by laying or projecting a long beam over each of the bridge beams and have chained them up and is getting long 1 1/2 inch bolts to hold them together which will enable teams to pass when covered over with planks, it will make a rise on the roadway untill the dam is rebuilt. The inside scrole pipe for the coppar came, also 5 pieces of Brass to bear it from the bottom, weighing each 7 1/2 lbs. I have been informed that Armstrongs dam did actually go off yesterday afternoon at 5 oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. THURSDAY, 22. 1869. This has been a fine spring day, and the water in the river has fallen very considerable, and the great quantity of large stones gathered behind the dam are seen, horses have passed over the Bridge to day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 23. Fine day and have been collecting timber and planks all day that drifted down the river We tried the Horse power this forenoon and found the speed far too slow, and resolved to change change the pinion from the upright shaft on to the laying one and the large one where it was so as to double the motion, and got it all ready to put in its place in the morning.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 24. This has been a fine day, and the water has fallen considerably, yet not low enough to commnense the measurement &amp;c of the Dam. We got the Horse power to work very well to day and began to pump up the first charge about 1 oclock and will get done by 10 this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. MONDAY, 26. 1869. Fine morning, went down to Toronto to attend the meeting of Directors of the Dominion Telegraph Company, there was a tolerable full meeting</p> <p>TUESDAY, 27. Returned from Toronto this morning, went up for a few minutes to attend the Sale of Lands for Taxes, but the crowd was great and the bidding so brisk that I did not remain any time, there was a little rain during the day, and indications of more.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 28. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. THURSDAY, 29. 1869. {No entry}</p> <p>FRIDAY, 30. This has been a very fine day, and have got the water in the river covered very much by the removal of the stones formed into heaps, and the quantity of water in the river is much reduced Henry Booth got finished yesterday but a few small appearant leak's had to be seen to he packed up his tools in the forenoon, tied up a bundle of pipes 25 lbs also 65 1/2 lbs of boulder to go to Waterloo</p> <p>May. SATURDAY, 1. This has been a cold bleack day, rain in the morning and a kind of drizzle throughout the day and a shower of snow and sleet in toward evening. I have been blasting out a trench in the rock towards to well for water to supply the Rectifying house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. MONDAY, 3. 1869. This was a cold morning but dry, yesterday was also cold and some rain fell in the morning. The Grand Trunk folk's had a large gane of men lifting the old rails of the Bridge and some of the beams and crop ties that were rotten, and laying down new Rails of a size much heavier than the former, and the cars to day seem to run much smother on them. I had to get more props put under the Distillery wall for the crack is evedently getting wider and havebored holes through the wall for a bolt to go half across the the house so as to screw it up or at all events keep it where it is. also began to clear away the head race preparatory for quarrying out the Rock on the mill side.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 4. Began to get the new boiler nearer to its place and got it down and turned on to the Bridge at the Blacksmiths Shop.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5. {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. THURSDAY, 6. 1869. {no entry}</p> <p><br /> FRIDAY, 7. Have got the Boiler on its site, and the Engine frame down on its bed, and the shaft likewise</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8. Weather fine for outside work Stevens built the foundation for the mill Boiler end to rest on, to day. Have been all the week blasting for the drain &amp;c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. MONDAY, 10. 1869. This has been one of the warmest days we have had this spring. The water in the river is much lower and will begin to lay the temporary dam in a day or two We are still going on blasting for to get the water pipes low enough to be below the frost, and expect to have them connected with the Pump tomorrow. Have bought the chains, Blocks, Pullie &amp;c also the wheel &amp; pinion and barrel of a Derrick from Mr Bell for $45. Also had men removing the fence at the Quary for room to strip more ground</p> <p>TUESDAY, 11 and WEDNESDAY, 12 {No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. THURSDAY, 13. 1869. Very warm day, but extremly dusty about 11 oclock I went down to Hespeler to attend a sale of cattle I left about 1/2 past 3 but it came on a heavy thunder storm of hail and &amp; rain Haley and Martin ODonell have begun this morning to blast out the race at the carding mill for the future west gates.</p> <p><br /> FRIDAY, 14. This has been a fine pleasant day, except a portion of the afternoon, when about 1/2 past 5 a thunder storm came on when the sky became dark, and down came a shower of hail first &amp; then heavy rain for about 20 minutes have got the greater part of the Blasting done bought 4 good steel spades at $1.40 and 6 shovels a $1.25</p> <p>SATURDAY, 15. This has been a dull sort of day and little or no sunshine, there was a light rain in the forenoon we have been getting on pretty fair in blasting out the new flood gate &amp; have not quite finished the drain yet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Tuesday, 18. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine working day and have got all the blasting for the drain and now covering over the pipes</p> <p><br /> Have got the Engine laid down in its proper place but is not screwed down</p> <p>The boiler is also placed but not built under</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 19.</span></h3> <p>This has been rather a cold unpleasnt day with a damp cold air</p> <p>Run off today</p> <p>the first charge of spirit in the New {Rectify} House which performed very well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday, 20. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a much more pleasant day. Have run off a charge of Spirit in the New Gin Still which also run very well Sent down this morning 3 men &amp; {mair} horse and cart to strip in the quarry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday, 24. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is the Queens Birthday , and the weather is fine, but there was not so much {?} as in former years</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 25.</span></h3> <p>Very fair weather</p> <p>George McCulloch from f Galt began this moring to fit up the engine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 26.</span></h3> <p>Have let the York Road farm to Alex Chrighton for $80 a year and taxes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. THURSDAY, 27. 1869</p> <p>This has been a coldish raw day. We have been getting on pretty well with the blasting out of the Race for flood gates.</p> <p>I am continuing the quarrying out of the drain for to take the water from the Distillery race to the Rectfying house and have had to blast the upper end.</p> <p>May FRIDAY, 28. 1869</p> <p>This has b een a thick dull forenoon with a drizling rain which began before 11 o'clock and increased to rain at noon, and at one o'clock I stopt the outdoor men from working. Had to stop the Retifying House for the purpose of attaching a steam stop valve next to the dome. Sold the Sheep &amp; lambs, cow &amp; calf, sow and pigs, and 11 acres of Barley to D. Chrighton. It rained heavy about 10 O'clock this evening.</p> <p>May. SATURDAY, 29. 1869</p> <p>This is a dull morning, and rained till about 6 o'clock, since it has been fair and all the men at work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>no transcriptions</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 5.</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning and some of the men are working in the Quarry this forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 7. 1869.</span></h2> <p>Fine morning have got the race blaster deep enough and are now trimg the sides</p> <p>Have sent down some men to the quarry to begin the lower bed</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 8.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather Went down to Toronto this morning &amp; ordered a globe valve to regulate the steam on the column still when up stairs</p> <p>Called at {?}hewits to get business cards printed on stone that is lithographed</p> <p>I examined the Derricks at the docks and got some very good hints from them, Went in to Levys Shop to see if he had any wheels &amp; pinions that might suit me , but saw none, Birgmingham began to deepen the well and brought his tackle box with him</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 9 .</span></h3> <p>Rather a cool morning left Toronto at 1/2 past 7 &amp; got here 1/4 to 10.</p> <p>The water is coming into the well much faster than 2 men can pump it and made small enough to pass down inside the upper one The engineer is fitting in the steam pipes to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Thursday, 10. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This morning was threatening rain, yet we perservered in getting ready dor putting in the triangle frames for the temporary damn and a flood gate</p> <p>Mr Goldie having previously agreed to let of the water of his damn and then shut down his gates which gave us several hours of very low water and notwithstanding some heavy showers of rain and thunder we worked all the time , We got the 2nd curb into the well and had to put in 2 pumps to enable the men to work</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 11.</span></h3> <p>Weather fine and getting on well with own work</p> <p>Our Collector of Inland Revenue indicated some time ago that he would not be allowed to grant me a license without a new set of plans of the interior of the Distillery and as I have been searching for the Tracings of those sent to the department at Ottawa for several days without being able to find them and not having time to make out another from the rough sketch in any thing like the time it will be required I start for Ottawa this afternoon at 4.10 to ask for the use of it</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 12.</span></h3> <p>I arrived at Prescott this morning at 6 see memorandum book</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday,16.</span></h2> <p>I returned from Ottawa this morning about 2.30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Monday, 21. 1869.</span></h2> <p>got some planking done in the bottom of the temporary waste gate to day, Goldie again troubled with the {toe} of the shaft of his water wheel that drives his machinery which goes 140 resolutions a minute &amp; wont allow the water to enter it</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 22.</span></h3> <p>This was a fine fornoon and we got on well with the dam in being able to get some planks nailed in the bottom of the flood gates which the rain on</p> <p>We had also a fine oppertunity of building under the wall at the outlet of carding mill races as Goldie was obliged to let of the water of his down and then shut down which gave us a fine chance of getting foundation dry for more than 2 courses and well it was so for it rained very heavy for more than an hour</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning</p> <p>Went down to {E or T} carrols quarry and bought home his Derrick to my quarry on loan for a season with a long chain &amp; two single iron blocks &amp; 1 wooden one</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>During the forenoon for the most part it kept fair but in afternoon it rained for a considerable time, and there in the evening we got on however very well with our wall in Northside of the waste gate, and is now {blank} feet high from the bottom of the race, and have some thoughts of carrying it up to the top of the bank of dry stone We also got the South wall founded on the solid Rock which I did not expect to get so near</p> <p>Mr Bridge Mr Spicer, &amp; Mr Hannaford bussed up this afternoon, &amp; Mr He gave me leave to fasten the top of my Derrick mast to the iron tube of the Bridge</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 28. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This morning is warm and sultry, it is now 5:45 a.m and every appearance of more rain. There was very little rain yesterday forenoon but it had rained heavy during the night and yesterday afternoon both going and returning from church it was raining heavy and all the gutters sewers and low parts of the streets all covered, None of the outdoor men could work till noon I observe no damage done to our temporary dam as yet, But when the effects of this rain come down this afternoon from the country aboce I am afraid it will tax the capacity of the flood gate very much, in the afternoon the water rose a considerable deal, the afternoon kept fair and all the men worked</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29.</span></h3> <p>This morning at 6 oclock looks threatening like i went out to the Brick Yard to engage for getting out clay at $1 a load, and it began to rain and soon got fair again, yet the men worked all day though showery at times with frequent flashes of lightening, about noon the water got very high so as to endanger the temporary dam &amp; had to keep the men on till dark wheeling on earth to raise the bank high enough I bought 45 large blocks of stone from Dobie and Patterson a 10c a foot this day, We hear of several dams in Waterloo having gone that stood the {freshet} in the spring and the dam at Doon has gone again after having been repraised &amp; is now worse than before</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>It rained hard last nightat 11 and then during the night yet it has done no damage, the river is at least 3 inches lower than last night when we left off, But there is every liklihood of it rising again at present 1/2 past 5 a close rain is falling, the men did not begin to work till 1/2 past 9 it continued after that tollerably settled but dull and cloudy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 1. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This being Dominion Day, no work is done and the most of the men are off to the falls on the excurtion train going and returning for $1,00 This also being our Sabbath school, pick nick great preparations are made John &amp; I drove out to see Armstrong dam which is up and the water at full height &amp; the Mill going, the weather is dry and pleasant and appears like being settled</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>This opened a fine morning, and fair all day and enabled us to get well on with our work to day, One of my men named {grot} in returning from the Excurtion last night got on the top of one of the railway cars when in motion and in passing under a bridge near coptown struck his head against it and fell senseless and had to be left at the station In measuring the actual contents of one of the tuns, we got short of water and had to start the small engine to pump enoug water for the purpose as well as enough to change the water in the old distillery James again on</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>Last night has been a dreadful night of rain it broke through a gutter at the East end of the Bridge above the bank rushing down into the bottom of the race and disarranging all the mud cills laid on the bottom all of which will have to be done over agin, the men did not begin work till quarter time, The engine continued to work well driving 3 pair of stones every day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 5. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine dry day, yet it has not the appearance of being settled, the water however in the River is getting lower. but in the Quarry it is so deep that the men cannot work in the lower beds Mr Brunel the Assistant Commisioner of Excise was here and and after looking through the premises gave Mr Romain permission to allow a License to be granted to me, the Receivess being that near as to come come within the range required by the Department</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine day, and have been making good progress with the work on the dam &amp;c Mr Hughes, the bridge inspector was here to see what way I {intencll} to the {Guys} of the Derrick to the Bridge, and approved of the manner I proposed and even more allowing me to make holes through the timber close down to the iron tube</p> <p>This is our Horticultural Exhibition day, the Display is good and the attendence large especially in the evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and looks as if it was going to be very warm, This being our monthly fair day a number of cattle are being driven in</p> <p>The day turned out well my application for License is put in &amp; expect it to be issued tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 8. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This morning is dark and gloomy, 1/2 past 6 a smart shower of rain came on, it appears to have rained heavy during the night, no work can begin this morning The labourers mostly began about 1/4 time and the masons at noon The quarry continues to be kept so full of water by the continued showers that no ordinary evaporation can dry it up so that I was compelled to day to begun the erection of a Pump and to use the 3 inch iron pipes to convey it away</p> <p>It rained very heavy about 11 Oclock</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not clear yet, It appears to have rained hard during the night The militia companies are mustering to day for a weeks encampment</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dry day, hot and sultry occasionally with great gusts of wind &amp; dust flying in great clouds I have got the crane raised in the quarry to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 12. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a pleasant moring, yesterday morning about 2 or 3 oclock it blew a perfect {?} for some time accompanied with a heavy shower of rain a considerable number of trees were blowen down in and around the town, the day has kept fair and the work gone interupted, the crane in the quarry answers well, and lifts the large stones with great ease</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, William left for Toronto at 10 oclock to try to sell flour</p> <p>Went out to the camp this evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull day, threatening rain all forenoon when is began to fall a little after 12 oclock, I attended a meeting of our Presbitary at noon today, I have got the wall about up to the height now at the flood gate entrance</p> <p>William came home this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 15. 1869</span></h2> <p>This morning opened very dark and rainey like, but because clear and very warm during the day and quite close in the evening Have been to lay the cills of the flume for the outlet of the Flood gate this morning, and have torn down the old walls on each side behind the arch and have began to build it up with water lime</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>This morning presents in many respects a deplorable sight, the great rain that began about 2 oclock came down in perfect sheets of water, flooding the Camp from 6 to 18 inches deep of water so that all their bedding had to be lifted &amp; remoed to dry on the fences, The quarry was quite full of water over 4 feet deep and 3 men has been all day pumping and only reduced it for 4 to 5 inches and has stped the rest of the men from working</p> <p>The Red Mill dam was again carried away and the walls of the culvert or bridge on the Waterloo road scooped out clean, also the garding walks much damaged</p> <p>I dined at the mess this afternoon Col. Taylor present</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>This morning the weather seems settled and has continued so all day Have been pumping all day with very little effect, about a couple of inches only. Have got the walls up to about the last course now and the frame work in front ready for the spurs or rock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 19. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a warm day and at times the sun was quite hot which is an indication of more rain, but the roads were quite dry and we made considerable progress in pumping out the water out of the quarry say about 3 inches and we have got on well in framing the flume at the back of the waste gate,</p> <p>Brought down Mr Morrisons power pump from Mr Wallaces late recidende and use it to pump the water out of the site for the Dam it is 18 inches diam. inside by 2 3/4 in depth</p> <p>{illustration of wheel done by diarist}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY,20.</span></h3> <p>This is a very dark morning about 1/2 past 5 there appeared to have been no rain during the night, but at 7 it began to rain heavy and continued till 1/2 past 8 so that the men could not work till after dinner in the quarry It began again to rain heavy about 4 and kept on for about an hour, but having dug gutters round the quarry completely prevented any more running into it than what fell on its surface and the water this evening is exactly 5 inches below what it was when the began yesterday morning. Began this morning to take out the front plate of the Distillery Boiler and remove the stone work so as to get it out into the yard for examination</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and by no means settled, rain must have fallen during the night. Wm {William} went down to Hamilton this morning The greayer part of the forenoon there was a drizziling rain and frequent showers in the afternoon and now again at 1/2 past 8 a close rain and it has been more like an Octover day for each cold had to light a fire in the dinning room, have been moving the horse power up to drive the rollars to grind the charcoal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 22. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a dry day and have got all the old logs of the bents of the flood gate dragged out by the horses.</p> <p>Gibson has been off work all day Pat also</p> <p>Went over to bid Mrs Glendenning goodby as she leaves for Philidelphia in the morning with her son</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>Meetinf of Dominion Telegraph Co a 2 oclock but could not find time to attend This day has continued dry and we have got on very well with our work, had a couple of men out this afternoon cutting poles for the rack</p> <p>A thunder storm began this evening with some rain Gibson off, also Pat</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>This was a very dull morning, at breakfast the main journal of the Crank Shaft of the engine became so hot as to melt the Babbis metal which run in about the Brasses that it brought the engine to about a stand and not having a reliable man to put it in order again I started out at once in the Buggy to Farishs New Mill nee Rockwood and brought in George mcCullough who got it all right and Steam on and tested by 9 oclock, it rained again this forenoon</p> <p>Gibson off, also Pat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 26. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning but not settled looking yet, there is appearane on the ground of it having rained through the night. Yesterday was warm &amp; dry &amp; of any thing sultry, It turned very warm this forenoon and cloudy and about 10 minutes to 12 it began to rain a smart shower for 1/2 an hour and after that continued dry The mason work for entrance of the flood gate is finished except a litte pointing on two upper courses, have begun to clean out the race beyond the Crading Mill preparations for pointing up some leaky places if we can find them out, have got well on with planking the flume behind the gates, But a lot of spikes from stone</p> <p>Pat= {short form for a name, unclear of whom} off still</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dry day</p> <p>Pat off</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning &amp; it appears to have been raining hard during the night The rain continued this morning till near 10 am began again at about 11, and stopt a little after 12. The afternoon was dry and the men worked in the quarry</p> <p>Jas off {initially thought to be pat, James off?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 29. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morninh and the ground wet from the heavy shower taht fell early this morning between 2 &amp; 3 o,clock, Alexr McNaughton left for Acton then, Since then it has been fair and all hands working</p> <p>Jas {James} off</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dry day and no interuption to the work I made an attempt to bruse charcoal in the Rollars with 2 horses but found that they were not able and had to fix it for 4 Got enough of the temporary dam removed and turned the water through the new flood gates</p> <p>Went up this afternoon with Mr Jas {James} Hough the secretory of the cemetary to see if the lots taken up by us were right viz Nos 5&amp;11 and although they do not agree with the present plan or map yet they could not be altered being inour possesion so long and Interments made in both ends and will begin tomorrow to the walls for the railing</p> <p>Jas off still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 2. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and have started the masons up to the Cemetary to lay the foundation &amp; find the railing is made too large by a foot for the ground and have to set itt up in the shop to have it cut to a size and cannot reduce it leps {less} than one pannel of pattern viz 13 inches Telegraph tp Harold about and engine</p> <p>It began to rain about 1/4 past 5 and continued for abt half an hour Jas off yet but is now refroming,</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This though somewhat clear is a doubtful morning it must have rained heavy through the night by appearances</p> <p>I intend starting for Toronto at 4 oclock</p> <p>Jas= off</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></h3> <p>In toronto all day it rained heavy in the morning and had wait in doors untill the first shower passed over &amp; there again under other shelter, called at three different places about hiring an engineer to drive the Pump in the Dam but did not suceed, I then left for Hamilton at 12 oclock and arrived there 2 P.M. made more enquiry there bur all wanted to sell but not to let</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 5. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This was a dull morning yet it kept fair and during the day it cleared up fine but cooll Agreed with Davidson &amp; Chadwick for their Engine at $1,00 per day and am preparing foundation for it and hope to have it set this week</p> <p>Jas right &amp; piling lumber to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine dry day and have got on very wellw ith our work have got down the Boiler from the Foundry and will get the Engine down tomorrow</p> <p>Gibson has never come near his work all this week, James has been working at piling oak lumber this last two days</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine dry day and the water is getting lower I have got the Engine down and is now set in its place. I got John Oliver also from the Foundry to fix the pipes and set her a going</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 9. 1869</span></h2> <p>This is a delightful morning quite dry and looks as if a spell of dry weather has set in. This has been a great day for sight seers, Newamburgs Exhibition of wild beasts and birds contained in 24 vans besides several large fine carriages for the Band &amp;c</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This has been another fine warm day and have been pushing on with the Engine for driving the Pump and have got it started at last, throwing a large quantity of water I have had men deepening the river so as to let me lay the foundation of the Distillery wall.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 12. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, The day is warm and have been getting on as hard as we could with the coffer dams and got the Engine started again to reduce the water but up to dark all we could make was 3 inches lower than the outside and will run her all night and see if anything can be done have been putting in a coffer dam at the corner of the Distillery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>The ground was wet this morning from the heavy rain last night, the Engine run all night but did no good and have determined to diminish the spave by putting in two fresh dams I do not feel well to day and have kept the house this forenoon but had to go out to examine and push on with the Distillery dam The boiler is also out being properly cleaned for examination</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14</span></h3> <p>This was a fair dry day during the early part of it but the clouds began to overhang in the afterpart, Our upper coffer dam shows signs of being tight as the water is flowing over in to the yard to conduct ut past the lower one. The water in the river was too hig to day for beginning to build under the corner of Distilery but have got a quantity fo stones dressed &amp; laid down at the end of the gangway</p> <p>The evening was wet and it rained very heavy from 9 to 11</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 16. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This day is set appart as a Holiday by proclomation of the Mayor and from the rainey and wet appearance of the morning there will be neither weather for work nor play. About 1/2 past 9 it became dry and fit for the men to work and got the dams quite tight enough to warrant us in making another attempt with the Engine which was done in the evening &amp; she brought down the water a foot in leps than an hour</p> <p>I set of the door of the new warehouse this forenoon to four feet wide in the clear which is large enough to admit puncheons</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dry day and the Engine was able to keep the water down that we got a good deal of the round boulders out of the foundation and got a footing prepared for the Derrick</p> <p>Revd Livingston came this evening to attend the Presbytery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18.</span></h3> <p>This morning looks dull and looks like rain But the day turned out warm and rather sultry William left home for the upper country this afternoon</p> <p>The Presbytery meet here to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 19. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a warm day and very fatiguing we have got the foundation for the centre part of the Dam about cleared out and as soon as the Derrick is ready will begin to lay stone</p> <p>Mr Livingston left for home this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>We had a lighter fog this morning than we have had for several mornings past but it has been a very warm day, have got the irons on the top of the Derrick attached to the bridge</p> <p>R Little engages to get out 3 trees to make logs 22 inches square and 36 feet long and rip them in too with {?} saw the trees cost $5 each, the heaving $24 and hawling 1 team to each stick</p> <p>have got the iron now laid on the Steam Mill railway and the new car at work</p> <p>It began to rain about 4 Oclock and continued for an hour very heavy</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>This morning the rain began about 4 oclock and rained very heavy that the ground was more like a sea in parts, the pump began to go about 4 and made a good empression at first but the rain sent in several streams that gave her more work than she could manage The rain kept on through the forenoon that the labourers could not work, the carpenters went on in the afternoon to finish the Railway</p> <p>Recd {recieved} a Telegram from Wm {William} tonight that he had got to Kencardine &amp; would start for Southampton on Monday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 23. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning but the water is still high and the Engine albouring very hard &amp; has made very little empression as yet, Yesterday morning the water increased so that I was afraid of the upper coffer dams being cast away or having to take down part of the planks in the {sluice}, but a little after Church time it began to fall, the rain must hav ebeen going and heavy up the country</p> <p>We got the car on the railway</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY,24.</span></h3> <p>This has been another fine working day But we had some dilay during the forenoon from the slide valve of the Engine getting out of order but after that we got the water low in the afternoon and got a course of large stones began</p> <p>We had intended to work an hour later this evening in laying stone in the foundation when a terrible accident happed to George Moir my foreman stone mason he persisted in running the car down the inclined railway with the large stones on &amp; before the proper break for stopping the car was really having a run one load well, he went on a second though strongly advised not to attempt it but he did so, and lost the command of the car and from the increased velocity it attained and when reaching the bumper threw him off down into the hole beneath and the stone and car on the top of him the men got off the car with their hands but the stone had to be lifed with the crane and when got out only said "oh my god", once or twicce &amp; died when being carried home</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25.</span></h3> <p>This has been a lonesome day for me as I cannot forget the poor fellow The water is much lower and the Engine can keep the hole quite low</p> <p>William in Durham to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 26. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine working day, and all the men except the quarry men dropt at 9 oclock to attend the funeral of Poor George Moir, he was 43 years of age, the attendance was large, the began work again at 1 oclock we had the water very low this afternoon</p> <p>The moulder from {?} &amp; Ingles foundry came down at 4 oclock to cast 2 brasses for the Old Mill water wheel, they weighed 55 lbs each I intended by cashing 2, to have them bored out but after considering the time and expense and only one of them being required, we chipped and filled it</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine dry and the water has fallen considerably</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning and must have rained heavy during the night. I went down to Galt with the view of processing two or three masons but found that there was full employment for all the men they could get, but left word in case of any desiring a change. I returned at noon, I found that the fee pump of the pumping Engine would not work and the day was lost so far as laying the large stone was concerned but we set to work to construct a road to drive carts down to the lower side of the Dam</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{newspaper clippings pasted over}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 30. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This turned out a fine day and after some bother with the Engine pumps we got out the water and have got a good many large stones laid according to the pins set for a {?} mostly on the South West end of the Dam We have also stript the roof of the wheel house of the carding mill and put in heavy cedar raftors and covered it with new boards.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31.</span></h3> <p>This has been another dry day. We have got the new brass set under the inner end gadgcon of the water wheel and are making good progress in putting the new float boards or buckets</p> <p>We are also going on framing the middle bent for the Bridge, the council having last night accepted my offer to construct it</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1869.</span></h3> <p>Another fine dry day and have fot on fine with the N. East end of the dam and have have got it above the water</p> <p>There was hard frost during the early morning, Andw Quarrie and his brother returned from the old country this morning somewhat improved in health</p> <p>This is the fair day</p> <p>We began to night to set of the true circle for the front Dam by ordinates but could not see to finish it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY,2. 1869.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, set to work early this morning before the men began to work to finish the lines of work and the masons have made good progress to day with the work and began to use water line</p> <p>Dr Hamilton called this afternoon aslo D C Gunn formerly of Hamilton what now of Osepego.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>Dry weather and fine for puddling the front of the Dam</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4.</span></h3> <p>Fine dry weather and the water very low. The Mill water wheel has got in the last bucket board now and the men have been helping to raise the Distillery Water Wheel to put in new head blocks, the olf ones being quite rotten and was picked out in pieces</p> <p>I have not got the corner of the distillery repaired yet, as I am waiting till the Dam is far enough advanced to enable me to shut odd the water to dry the foundation</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 6. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been another dry day, and have got on so far well, some dirt got into the pump which stopt the Puddling only for a little, we began this forenoon to tear down the old bridge and have stopt all passage that way Poor, John Neeve died to day aged 62</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>This morning was dark and dull untill about 1/2 past 8 when it began to rain and continued with very little interuption all day so that no outdoor work was doen after the rain began, Our old teamston and flour salesman in Hamilton John smiths Wife came to Town last night, I spoke to her to day</p> <p>at 10 Oclock is still raining</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></h3> <p>This is another wet morning and appears to have been raining during the night, no outdoor work can begin this morning, thought that the work could begin about quarter time in the forenoon but no it rained, then at 1 the men were in the quarry but it again became dark and began to rain, The carpenters however kept at it sawing the timbers for {illegible} of Bridge, screwing up the stunges &amp;c, and also in the Distilery fitting in 30 new cedar lintals under archway of terace to rest end of new beam on &amp;c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 9. 1869.</span></h2> <p>At 6 this morning it was raining and the water has risen very considerably since last night, and even this morning 7 it is now fair and the men have all began to work though not to advantage in some cases</p> <p>counted the water line this morning only 31 Blies left I order another to day</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This was a fine dry morning, and the work went on as usual, the water became sufficiently low about noon so that the Steam Pump was started and got the water out so that we got the centre bent of the Bridge up in place, and began taking down the walls and excavations far enough back of the roadway, between the pillars to allow of moving all the 5 timbers or stringers back at once on rollars by means of the large screw</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 23. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been anotehr fine dry day and the work has progressed very</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14.</span></h3> <p>This is a fie dry morning Have got well on with the Dam and also have got the fine stringers of the Bridge drawn over to their right place and have put the corbels under the N.E end We also began to bale out the water out of the coffer dam at the corner of the Distillery and got part of the foundation of that laid with cement Three teams left their morning for Freelton for heavy timbers for the Bridge</p> <p>have had accounts compared with James &amp; find him largely in debt to me</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning, the teams did not get home till 3 Oclock this morning and were not able to get out the heaviest viz 22x22 but bought two pieces 22x11 and another stick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 16. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and all the masons at the Distillery yet and they will not be able to finish it to day. There tems left this morning at 1/2 past 5 for Freelton for the large sticks of timber for the Bridge</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>Dull morning it has rained heavy through the night but quite fair now, The teams got home with the heavy logs about, about 12 oclock last night We have got on well with the corner of the distollery and have been closing the front of the dam with puddle to a very narrow space that we may close tomorrow Have also been getting the big logs on tresses fit for ripping them up, we also pulled down a considerable piece of the walls jutting out beyond the G. T Pier</p> <p>Jas {James} very drunk this morning</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18.</span></h3> <p>Fine dry morning but cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 20. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine day and regret to have to burry a fien horse one of the spur that used to be used on the farm he died yesterday</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather, heave been sitting more of the upright bolts in the Dam and laying the flat bars lengthways</p> <p>Prince Arthur passed up at 1 oclock tto Exhibition in London. I missed seeing him</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22.</span></h3> <p>Fine working day but very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 23. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine day, but there was a good deal of mist in the morning , Sat more bolts to day in th emiddle of Dam, Took on 3 more hands to day so as to hurry out the portons of the old Bridge abbutments and fill up the deep portion of the hole{illegible} the dam s as to get done with the Engine this week</p> <p>the got the last of the beams in the bridge this afteroon and have got down the crable belonging to Massie to lay the stones for the new abbutments, we got out one of the largest stones of the Old Bridge the derrick has yet lifted &amp; set it to night on the dam</p> <p>Gold ran up to 15o this afternoon</p> <p>a drunk man fell through the beams this evening and broke his thigh</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>This has been abother very fine day though very misty and thick in the morning Two of the spurr wheels that drives the separator broke yesterday and found one ready at the Foundry and got the other cast at Crows Foundry ths afternoon, have got the crabb mounted for lifting stones below the bridge</p> <p>Gold at noon to day was 162 1/2 Bot {bought} to day in Chicago 10000 bushels No2 Corn n 76c {cents}in store</p> <p>Finished with pumping last night and will begin in the morning to take th engine apart</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25.</span></h3> <p>The forenoon was fine working weather but at 12 oclock a dark cloud came over us and a heavy shower of rain came on &amp; continued for over an hour and part of the afternoon Began to take the engine apart</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 27. 1869</span></h2> <p>This is a cold morning and the water very high but not in such quantity but could be kept below the upper course of the Dam by keeping the culvert clear of sticks</p> <p>Sent part of the engine up to Ingles Foundry</p> <p>Bot of Mepes Bruce 1 piece timber 8x10 - 34 feet long 1 do " " 46 do a 12 &amp; a foot</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>This morning is dry but quite cold and all the timber on the dam and Bridge are quite white with frost</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine working day</p> <p>Have got the {illegible} of timber started out at the rocks to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. FRIDAY, 1. 1869.</span></h2> <p>Fair weather</p> <p>Went down this afternoon to Galt about getting a man to examine Distilery boiler</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>Fine day George McCullough came up and examined the Boiler</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 4. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a coldish morning</p> <p>I went out to the Rocks this afternoon to see how the men are getting on in squaring timber for the Dam and found that they are likely to get all the large timber of my land The team hauled in the 1st two loads to day</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY,5.</span></h3> <p>This is a fien morning but cool</p> <p>Have got 2 additional carts on the Dam and have now got the banks united and driving freely accross and are now making good progress with the filling in front of the Dam the South End abutment of the Bridge will be aboyt finished tomorrow and after that we will carry on with the mud cills for the foot of the apron before the water gets too cold</p> <p>I have stopped quarrying stone for the season and will take hoe all the tools tomorrow</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY,6.</span></h3> <p>Cold morning below freezing 28° to 30 degrees the ground is white This is the fair day and the first day of the Fall Show of Agriculture products &amp; the next day for cattle &amp;c</p> <p>I went down to Galt this afternoon to examine a Boiler for the Distillery and have decided to take it ad have order it to be got ready</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 7. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is the 2 day of the Fair, The weather continues exceedingly fine, and have all the carts at work driving gravel from the mill yard on to the Dam The hewars are not getting on with the timber as fast as I could wish, They attend fairs La crop games &amp;c</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8.</span></h3> <p>This has been another very fine day pushing on with the work</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine working day and we are making good progress with the Dam There appeared indication of rain in the afternoon it however kept fair</p> <p>Have arranged that the men shall begin work at 1/2 past 6 {illegible} and drop at 1/2 past 5 in the evening Reid and Murdock of Chicago are here this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 11. 1869</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning yet not so heavy but only drizzling, the labourers began at 1/2 past 6 but the masons fearing rain did not make their appearance They however began 1/4 times</p> <p>Have 2 men at work replacing the cattle Byres</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather And we are now pushing hard with 4 carts in the gravel pit and it takes men as pickers and shovelers to keep them going</p> <p>I went down to Galt to see what progress they have made with the Boiler, but that they had not touched it yet but would positivelyy begin to tomorrow,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 14. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine weather though cold in the morning the are about finished with the roothouse behind the office, having removed all the old earth first then laid on about a coat of 6 inches thick of clay well packed down over the logs, then returned the eacrth and after that covered it all over with turf &amp; put a fence round it also {illegible} the lining for the bins inside Have got the water wheel and shafting in the Distillery put to rights, put in new beams and also good andmay wear many years yet We have got the walls or abundments of the Bridge finised now and the drystone walls on the top below planking done &amp; Have paid of 4 masons to night and will keep on two of them to finish the plank wall of dam &amp; the back</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15.</span></h3> <p>This has been a coldish day with slight drizzling showers now and then and have been attending the Funerak of William Jackson Senr of the Paisley block It was quite cold with occasional showers Have made good progress with the graveling in front of the dam</p> <p><br /> Willie Jackson died on the 12th {illegible} aged 66 years and 5 months</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine dry morning but 4 degrees below freezing. Will have to day 2 hired teams to help with getting timber</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 18. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a cold morning and the first Snow shower of the season is falling, the conduction of the Grand Trunk say it is an inch thick at stratford</p> <p>We are pushing on with the gravel of the Dam and will soonhave enough and hewing coping from the top of the wing wall</p> <p>also replacing the floor of the Mill in renewing the wooden grating for the steam of the flour</p> <p>We have been busey taking in corn to day. The blacksmith has about finished the irons for the brooms to conduct the stumps, trees and ice over the Dam</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>This morning is also threatening and cold and flurries of snow falling I attended the Funeral off Andrew Ritchue one of the older settlers why died on the 7th of a cancer in the stomach aged 67</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>This has been a coldish day but no Snow George Lillie farmer scotell Block died on the 18th Inst aged 76 his funeral took place to day he was originally a stone mason</p> <p>We have had 2 teams to day hauling down corn one at stone and another dragging in timber from Rocks farm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. Thursday, 21. 1869.</span></h2> <p>The weather was milder this morning and have deminished the number of men in the gravel pit and have taken some of them to excavate the trenches at the foot of the apron for mud cills and have shut down the gates for short time to lower the water as much as possible and have one of them laid quite low ramed on both sides and under loaded with heavy stone to prevent it rising with the water</p> <p>Had one of the masons rebuilding the butterise of the garden wall at the th Boat londing steps, the lower coursed say 2 feet high with cement</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine working day, have again begun this morning to lay more cills, also remove dthe coffer dam this forenoon at the distillery and pointed up all the openings at the bottom with waterline that could not be got at before and packed it with clay, Gibson put in {Guta pucha} washers on gasking between the joint of the large copper pipe of the big still and put heavier bolts to make it tighter than it was before with pasteboard. also the steam pipe likewise put new brass spacing in the colapse valve</p> <p>Intend to visit Galt in the morning about the Boilers.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>A very wet morning, went down to Galt and found that the Boiler was taken apart and the tubes being cleaned and the new end plate in hands flauging it so that it will be ready next week</p> <p>It rained all the forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 25. 1869.</span></h2> <p>This is a frosty morning the ground quite hard, and am preparing to go off this morning at 9 with Depcitation to Walkerton We did not get away till 1/2 past 10, The party consisted of DR Herod Mayor, Mr Pete Gow M.P. Mr Robt Melvin and myself. we got as far as harriston that night about 8 oclock we found the roads very heavy after we passed Elora where snow had fallen and by the time we got ot Harriston it wa several inches deep, we started</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>This morning at 1/2 past 8 and got to Walkerton as 3 P.M. the snow within 5 miles of it was 18 inches deep on the road and two feet in the woods and falling thick &amp; hevay at ties. after I got my dinner I took a turn out to look at the River it was certainly a fine stream and a large supply of water the iupper mill has 13 feet of fall on which they are Building a New flour Mill fitted for 4 run of stones but only 3 put in at present The country round looks fine The town is seated quite in a vally with high lands all round and well wooded with hardwood</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>This morning I found that considerable snow had fallen through the night and a shower bow &amp; there and hearing that it was snowing heavy in Guelph I began to be very uneasy about the Dam not being finished in case the winter sets in with hard frost also if a sudden thaw came on with rain migjt place me in a very critical position so I determined to leave for home at onve and engaged a man to tale me to Durham by sleigh for $2.50 and got there by 2 oclock and left there at 4 in a One horse buggy for Mount Forest for $2.00 and got there about 7 oclock and slept at Coynes Hotel. Had a telegram from Guelph as i arrived at Durham that Gooderhams Distillery had burnt down last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 28 October.</span></h3> <p>I left Mount Forest {was arrowed in above the sentence} by stage at 1/2 past 3 a.m. got to Arthur at 7 very cold, at Fergus got a seat from Mr Garvin in his buggy and got home at 1/2 past 11. and found there had been a great fall of snow. However this afternoon it began to gradually melt away. I saw on my way down large fields of turnips out. also oats standing in the sheiff and covered with snow.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 29 October.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning the frost not hard and as the day advanced it became sloppy. The teams are removing the stones off the road, the carpenters got up the hammer beam or main beam under for the rafters to near on set on to day and two of the diagonals laid in their places, cut of the planks of the temporary day and filled it in behind with good gravel, began to break out a door at the back of the Kiln. John Hall has got all the stringers on Neeve Street Budge. Got 2 of Little's men this afternoon to help out with the work.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 30 October.</span></h3> <p>This has been a cold day, very little snow fell, but near noon some of it melted away it then turned cold again. We are hurrying on with all speed. It would be strange if winter is going to set in earnest already. Yet it looks remarkably like it. Large feilds of turnips, potatoes and even apples are on the trees yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, Monday, 1. 1869.</span></h3> <p>Cold frosty morning, hot about noon if was of any thing milder. I went down to Toronto this morning by the 1/2 past 7 train and got into the City at 1/2 past 10. Took a cab to see Gooderham &amp; Worts ruined Distillery, it was truly amazing to see the amount of property destroyed.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 2.</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, and much milder no snow whatever laying on the ground and people getting up their turnips and potatoes with all speed. Went down to Galt this afternoon and found there hand at work at the boiler &amp; will have it ready on Saturday. The Council are making poor progress with the pier of the lower bridge.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 3.</span></h3> <p>This morning opened clear, and fine mild weather, and continued so all day. This being the monthely fair day, a good many people in town. Good news came in to day that the by-law in the county of Bruce had been carried in favour of the Wellington Gray &amp; Bruce Railway by a majority of 257</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. Thursday, 4.</span></h3> <p>This was a dry day but cold and windy we are still drawing nearer to a close with the Dam discharged 2 masons I had 1 taken on for a day or two as the work is all but done</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 5.</span></h3> <p>This has been rather coarse day. raining and sleeting now and then. took down the little crane this afternoon This looks had for people getting up their turnips Emence quantity of apples are frozen on the Trees</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 6.</span></h3> <p>This is a dirty looking morning the ground again covered with snow busey finishing, the top of the dam with gravel, and preparing to take down the large crane, have got the {abruptly ends}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. Monday, 8</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning, it has been blowing and snowing all night, and the ground is again covered with snow! we did not get the wheels of the mill and Distillery finished in time to let the water on, the stones requiring to be trained yet after the water is on. we are still leveling and filling up the heart of the dam in place where some settlement of the soft earth has taken place, and also filling up the last space behind the Dam where the crane stood Cannot get up the Boiler from Galt yet for want of the Truck's, which are somewhere on the road from Goderich. I was at Ritchies sale this afternoon, very cold wind &amp; great fields of turnips frozen in and likely to be lost</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 9.</span></h3> <p>The weather this morning is still wintry like it is not hard frost, yet no thaw and the little snow remain on the ground. We are busey getting the Boom that is to guide the stumps and timber over the Dam fixed in its place and then remove the temporary Bridge that is over the race</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 10.</span></h3> <p>{entry begins in the last quarter of the space} went out to the Western station to night to accertain if they had brought up the Truck to Galt and the Conducter said no</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. Thursday, 11.</span></h3> <p>Rather a haw day, and get not very favourable for those who have their turnips in the groun of getting them out Got a Telegram this forenoon that the Truck waggon had reached Galt last night, and made preparations to start down here after dinner, with 2 span of horses and also and a team with a waggon to carry the chains boxes &amp;c and got there about dark and found the Boiler loaded and ready for the chains to head it (the conductor was not aware that he had the Truck with him last night in a close box car) the water mill started the morning with 3 run of stones.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 12.</span></h3> <p>We left Galt this morning at 8 oclock with the Boiler and had to leave the waggon a little distance out of Galt and attach that spare of horses also to the Boiler as the weight was too much for 2 span through the mudd which was soft in places, we however got on well and reached Guelph about 4 oclock The water mill has been going all last night and the gudgeon became heated &amp; and had to stop for a little while, Riddle is busey blowing of the boiler for to clean her out for the winter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>The frost this morning was not severe yet enough to thicken the ice on the Dam, Busey this morning unloading the Boiler and getting it into position, the Planking of the Dam is far forward and will be finished on Monday. Have got the boiler on to her seat in the Distillery to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 15. 1869.</span></h3> <p>Moderate weather though cold and {?} Got the boiler set in its place this forenoon and took the measurement for a steam pipe</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>The weather tolerably mild considering the lateness of the season. I went down to Galt with the Pattern of the Steam Pipe to attach the Boiler to still. Likewise the smoke pipe to lead into the Chimney, also a Bend for the feed pipe. I returned at noon, Rob Ward went down with the Truck and brought up the Smoke dome and furnace bars by night and well for him he did as it now blows almost a gale with thick pelting snow storm. Wm {William} in Toronto, came home in the evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>There had been rain early in the morning and now a heavy thaw and the roads quite slushey and now rains and sleets alternately. The last of the Planks have been put on the bent under the bridge, and also on the tail walls of the apron behind the Piers, and all planks collected and taken into the yard. have got the feed pipe in the boiler, and the smoke box fitted on. The carpenters began the cattle Byre Hiam the engineer from Ingles came at one oclock to help with the pipes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 18.</span></h3> <p>Rather a rough wintry looking morning, showers of snow falling throughout the day, it was quite at noon, let several more men go to day. am busy at the boiler getting pipes attached and the foundation built up under it, and the smoke pipe conducted into the chimney. also forging a frame for an ash pit door Intend to work late to night Several sleighs have been running to day, Hiam all day at work</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>Has been snowing through the night, and began again about 8 oclock, did not get the mason work and the pipe fittings done last night after working to 11 oclock. have got on the guage cocks. Also got a new glasstube from a G trunk {Grand Trunk} engineer for water guage I am putting a raised grating in front of the boiler. Snowing now again noon time, a good many sleighs in with wheat at the mill just now. Have done with the masons at the boiler and laying the front this afternoon at 4 oclock &amp; got the fire on to dry the work The carpenters still at the cattle byres. Snowing most all the afternoon heavy Hiam all day at work</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Snowing heavy this morning and has been through the night, so that there is a thick coat of it on the ground. got the fire on this morning to heat up the water to make yeast to start with but the draft I am afraid is not going to be sharpe enough and now see that so many (100) small tubes form a considerable opposition to the smoke &amp;ce it is so weak as to leave a white fur round the mouth of each of the tubes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 22.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, and the thermometer at a 1/4 to 7 stood at 13 degrees The distillery Boiler does not seem to get any better to day began to day to cut a hole in the distillery roof for the erection of a scaffold to aid in putting an iron stalk on top of the Brick one to increase the draft but a fall of snow came on so heavy and continued all the afternoon which put a stop to outdoor work. The Dam all covered with strong ice</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine mild day 3 degrees above {an ink blot over above} freezing at 9 oclock, making grating for windows of the rectifying house Johney Heiginbotham's Birthday &amp; Father &amp; Mother at Elora</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning Therm to 5 degrees above zero at 7 am &amp; continued fine all day. men still repairing at the cattle byres</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 25.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine day throughout and rather milder than yesterday Have been busey fixing underneath the large water pump, also changing the pully for drawing the engine pump for the rectifying house</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>I went down to Galt this morning to consult Mr Goldie about the difficulty in the draft of the brick chimney, and he thinks that by adding to the height of the old one, that a great improvement may be made Hood has now over 70 head of cattle in the Byres</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter weather with indications of a thaw Bob Ward came home from Galt with 32 feet of 22 inch Smoke Stalk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 29. 1869.</span></h3> <p>Fine mild weather and thawing Attended our adjurned annual meeting in the Church this evening quite</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30</span></h3> <p>Thawing very happily to day, and have been very busey in getting the chimney ready, and have just got the larger portion through the roof This is St Andrews day, Ball &amp; Supper to night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. WEDNESDAY, 1.</span></h3> <p>Quite a change to day, the roads hard and freezing. working hard to get up the smoke stalk to day Got the chimney up through the roof and all ready to hoist by 1/2 past 4, but I deemed it too late to do any more as we could not possibly see to work safly in half an hour after that</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>The weather pleasant and calm this morning with a slight shower of snow falling, and set to work with all dilligence and got the smoke stalk in its place and the fire started by 10 oclock and find it has made a great improvement in the draft.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning Went up to Waterloo Villiage to attend the meeting of W Fischers Creditors when John Kerr of Toronto was appointed official assignee</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4.</span></h3> <p>This has been a mild morning, and of any thing turned to a thaw, have been working for some few days at finishing the stall in the new cattle byre, and also preparing stuff for the bottom of some of the tuns (fermenting)which in some appear defective Mr Dixon formerly of Dundas called to day &amp; would like to leave {St Louis?} if he could find a place to do business in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 6. 1869.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter day, frost moderate. Meeting of Directors of Mutual Insurance Co.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>Some snow fell to day a good deal of wheat came in</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather, and the teams with wheat began to pour in early to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 9. 1869.</span></h3> <p>This has been another very fine day of anything thawing in the middle of the day It has been a very throng day in taking wheat the teams reached about up to the G. Trunk tank house and many unhiitched their horses and came back in the afternoon and hauled in the load This has been the fat cattle showday, and our prime one they were Adam Brown Esqr, Mr Burton the lawyer and some other gentlemen passed down on their way from Walkerton after being present at the final passing of the By=Law, for a Bonus to the railway</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This has been another mild day, and good many sleighs in with wheat. some slight showers of sleet fell &amp; thought it was going to turn into rain but did not. putting up to day a coal and wood shed at the end of the office. The pit wheel that is fixed on the gudgeon of the shaft of the water wheel in the Distillery got loose and broke 2 teeth. we have taken it out to burn the greese of it put in 2 inch pins where the teeth is (as they are not both in the same place) which will help {word is scratched out} in gearing, and enable us to get to work in the morning without loss of time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11.</span></h3> <p>Mild this morning also, and is heating the snow of the roads very fast, and waggons are resorted to in many cases.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 13. 1869.</span></h3> <p>The weather is of anything on the turning point and getting colder John McPherson has got the coal house finished to day The roads are now quite bare of snow and waggons are now generally used</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14.</span></h3> <p>This is a sharp morning and freezing hard the wind has got up through the day and is blowing quite cold, the roads are now very bare and quite hard. Fisher fitted in our new Press &amp; Desk to day in the inner office</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15.</span></h3> <p>{space is blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 20. 1869.</span></h3> <p>This is a sharp morning, with a few flakes of snow flying. Election for Mayor took place to day, or rather nominated. Have got the Byres finished so far as to admit the cattle into the new stalls just finished</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>This has been another cold day but no wind in the early part of the day. A great many loads of wheat came in to day. Goldie did not seem to take his usual share, we took in about 1800 bushes {bushles} at an average of. We have got the posts up for a platform with roadway to drive up hay to the end of the new feeding byre and will have it completed in a day or two. Snowing a good deal at 10 pm and fast also blowing and cold</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22.</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, a considerable quantity of snow fell during the night, and the rain is melting it away very fast I have some intention of going to Bowmanville by the afternoon train. heard that this was the day that Feilds distillery at Canastoga {Conestogo} was seized</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 23. 1869.</span></h3> <p>I got safe to Bowmanville at 11 oclock last night, the weather to day is cold and blowing fresh</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>I got home this morning at 4 oclock having left Bowemanville at 11 last night. This is a pleasant winter day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter weather, and great lots of people on the dam seating and curling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 27. 1869.</span></h3> <p>This is a very misty morning It began to rain in the forenoon a little, and then heavy in the afternoon Only a few loads of wheat came in to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>The rain yesterday has washed away much of the sleighing, it is however fine weather to day. We had a fire in town this morning between 5&amp;6 oclock the Stable of Mr Taylor (who married Mrs Sunley) was burned down I went down to Toronto this morning &amp; was on change saw Branell who goes to Ottawa to morrow morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29.</span></h3> <p>Fine walking day have put in the iron catwater on the middle bent of the bridge to day, and preparing to fit on the Beam and and remove the temporary side of the flame, so that the two waters join together</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 30. 1869.</span></h3> <p>There has been a fall of snow during the night and will improve the roads a good deal</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31</span></h3> <p>This has been a very mild day, and the little snow that fell, night before last is pretty much worn away There was very few teams in with wheat to day Had a Telegram from Mr Osborne of Galt that he would take the Barley stone &amp; call at 8 bn</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49d826becfb690935e91aa0aca29c2b5.pdf d1763b4ff61e78cf46e70aee1753ba6f PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/528041bff0b4c8e9af0035a70a7ffe13.pdf 8c2861f6821d14194452e0aa47e72105 PDF Text Text Mary Parson Smith (1868-1925) 1896-1898 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1896 1897 1898 July to March ECLIPSE COMPOSITION BOOK 1896 July 1st Wednesday - very warm day did up cherries & currants - We went to concert at night July 2nd Thursday - nice day but very warm. Melborne over to Joe Nobbs for to help raise barn Mrs Hill. in July 3rd Friday - was home all day Alma here after ten while Will & Melborne went to Norwich July 4th Saturday was home all day done general work did up goose berries July 5th Sunday - nice day - went to B. Church then to Mother's for tea July 6th Monday - washed & ironed - rained some - station agent shot himself. July 7th Tuesday - nice day rather cool. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner - Charlie Holmes was in Aunt Lill came July 8 - Wednesday - Bruce & I went down home for the day. July 9. Thursday - did up black currants - home all day July 10 Friday. nice day home all day July 11 Saturday busy most of day. July 12 Sunday we went down home for afternoon & tea - Bruce came home July 13 Monday - washed & ironed - home all day �July 14 Tuesday hot day I was down home all day rode wheel - Aunt Lill came home with me July 15 Wednesday nice day Lill & Mina Lossing here for tea July 16 Thursday nice day mother & Aunt Sara here for tea I not very well went to Dr Stocton after tea. July 17 Friday nice day - I took Aunt Lill down home her & I to Soph's for tea July 18 Saturday home all day. rather lazy day for me. July 19 Sunday - warm day rained at night - we spent the day at mothers Aunt Lill & I went down to the Dr's. July 20 Monday rainy morning home all day except in to Hills after tea very warm July 21 Tuesday I went down home in the morning then to Tillsonburg after noon - got {po---} both July 22 Wednesday hot day busy morning - River came up at night July 23 Cool morning. Parson picnic at Marsh Bushell's Bruce went with me & Ma & Pa with Uncle Wm. Mel took me down home. and left me - cutting timothy July 24 Aunt Lil left ma & Bruce went to woodstock Lill & I to Wyatts for tea - Mel came after me July 25 Saturday home all day - Janie came here - in morning July 26 Sunday - went to B. Church then to Wingroves for tea rained at night - Janie went home. July 27 Monday. Mother came home from Woodstock we home all day Mrs Smith & Miss Reid here for tea. Joe Nobbs in after apples. July 28 Tuesday English garden perdy rained in after noon we went to O - after tea I went to Dr's - Mother went with me July 29 Wednesday was home till evening - then I went over to Broughs after currants July 30 Thursday hot day - home all day. �July 31 Friday hot day cutting oats home all day Aug 1st Saturday - was home all day finished cutting oats Mel done Bama's chores rained very hard Aug 2 Sunday - went to B. Church then home for Melborne done Bamas chores - Bruce came home with us Aug 3 Monday - warm day - washed baked &c Mel took me down home after tea & left me Aug 4 Tuesday hot day Janie & I went to Dover Aug 5 Wednesday - hot day - Mel Bruce & I to Mothers for tea - went to get Charlie shod Aug 6 Thursday - hot day - ranie at night Little Mel went to O - in morning over to Bamas rest of day Aug 7 Friday hot day Mel over to B. most of day Aug 8 Saturday hot day Bama here for dinner & Ed. Stover for tea Aug 9 Sunday awful hot day - thunder storm in afternoon - we went to Wingroves for tea then to church at night Aug 10 Monday - washed &c - Mel helping Bama plow thunder shower in night Aug 11 Tuesday - home alone all day very warm - Soph's baby born 11 o'clock at night George & Soph a boy. Aug 12 Wednesday - home all day - Lena McInstoch and two McFarlane girls here for tea Aug 13 Thursday - went to town in morning - Mother came home with us. busy after noon Aug 14 Friday nice day thrashers here all day - Mrs J. Johnson a baby girl Aug 15 Saturday busy morning - I took Ma & Bruce home in after noon then called at Soph's then to Park for supper . Aug 16 Sunday lovely day - we went to B. church then to Mothers for tea - Janie there also Aug 17 Monday - washed down to Thelbert's most of day cut out wrapper - cool day. �Aug 18 Tuesday - home most of day was in to Will for short time cold day. Aug 19 Wednesday - Lill Ethel & Delos here for afternoon & tea girls all night Aug 20 Thursday. Lill Ethel & I to Joe Nobbs for dinner then to George Nobbs for tea girls here all night Bama in after tea Aug 21 Friday - nice day I took girls to O - in morning Mrs Wingrove & Janie here for tea. Aug 22 Saturday home all day - Mel to Norwich in after noon with apples. Aug 23 Sunday - nice day - we went down to Wingroves for tea. Aug 24 Monday - washed ironed &c - home all day. Aug 25 Tuesday - nice day - Mel home thrashing in afternoon at Joe Nobbs. Mrs G. Jackson a baby boy Aug 26 Wednesday rained some in after noon - I over to Bamas helping with thrashers. Aug 27 Thursday - over to Bama's helping with thrashers for dinner Aug 28 Friday nice day - Melborne at Helbert's thrashing I went down home for dinner - called at Soph's - to Lossing's for tea. Aug 29 Saturday - home all day - Melborne over to John Broughs thrashing. Aug 30 Sunday - went to B. Church nice day to Mothers for tea Ethel & Delos Pettit & Dick Goodwin there also. Aug 31 Monday Mel over to J. Brough in fore noon Bama here cutting millet. Sept September 1st Tuesday - washed - went to Norwich after dinner got plums & peaches - Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea We went to O - after tea. Sept 2nd Wednesday. home all day very busy Sept 3rd Thursday rainy morning I called at Mrs George Jacksons in after noon �Sept 4th Friday - Mel sowed wheat I went down to O - with Bama - Lill came back with us & Bruce came up with Hill boys - we went to Garden party at Bama's. Sept 5th Saturday - rainy morning Bama took Lill home I was home all day. Sept 6th Sunday - We went down home for dinner then Mother & I went to English Church - then to Uncle Wm for tea Sept 7th Monday - I went down home in morning to wash beding - very bad cold - Mel thrashing at Lossing Sept 8 Tuesday - home all day cold very bad mel went to mill at norwich Sept 9 Wednesday - home all day - Mel took T. seed to norwich Sept 10 Thursday - home all day - drew millet in Bama here for dinner & tea very hot Sept 11 Friday - drawing millet in after noon Ma & Pa here for tea very hot Sept 12 Saturday home all day Sept 13 Sunday - cool day - went to B Church - in to Mothers for tea. Sept 14 Monday - washed I went to town after noon Jill Mina & {Neiline} Lossing Delos Pettit & Dr Stocton here for tea Sept 15 Tuesday - baked bread ironed we went to Tilsonburg in after noon got teeth treated Sept 16 Wednesday - was home & busy all day. Sept 17 Thursday - nice day Ma here for dinner I had quilting in after noon Sept 18 Friday - Mel went after binder - Vel ma & Mrs Smith here for tea. Sept 19 Saturday rainy & cold day. we went to O - after noon - pa to Father's for tea {note in margin} XXXXX Sept 20 Sunday - Ma Pa & Bruce here for dinner we went down to George's for tea Sept 21 Monday nice day - was in to Bama's for four minutes �Sept 22 Tuesday - went down home in morning to rag bee at {---} Darling's - in after noon Sept 23 Wednesday - washed ironed &c. Sept 24 Thursday - busy day - home all day except in to Hills for short time Sept 25 Friday nice but windy day we went to Tilsonburg got teeth treated Sept 26 Saturday damp day. was home all day. Sept 27 Sunday rainy night & morning. Sept 28 Monday washed & ironed home all day. Sept 29 Tuesday pick cider apples rainy afternoon Belle & {--- ----} both in for short time Sept 30 Wednesday rainy day - home all day took apples to cider mill Oct 1st Thursday damp day - we went to Tilsonburg in after noon. Oct 2nd Friday lovely day - went to O. show in after noon Bruce came home with us Oct 3rd Saturday lovely day went to O. show and to concert at night Oct 4th Sunday nice day home till evening then went to church at night Oct 5th Monday washed ironed went down to Thelberts for tea. Mel {diping} potatoes Oct 6th Tuesday nice morning Melborne thrashing over to Joe Nobbs I went down home for day called at Clares. rainy afternoon & night Oct 7th Wednesday - home all day - Mel went to O- with load of hay. Oct 8th Thursday nice but cold day Melborne to O- with load of hay in after noon Lill came home with him. Willie came here for tea. Oct 9th Friday. nice but cold day. moved cook stove Lill & I went to Tilsonburg got teeth filled. Oct 10. Saturday nice day busy at home all morning over to Bama's after noon they had thrashers - Mel sick headache. �Oct 11- Sunday nice day - we went to B. Church their to Mrs Wingroves for tea. Oct 12- Monday. Mel down to Will Broughs all day - washed ironed &c. Oct 13 Tuesday - Mel down to Will Broughs most of day. we went to O - after tea I called at Jones's. Oct 14 - Wednesday - nice day. Zina here most of afternoon. Oct 15 Thursday busy morning - Mel to Thelbert after noon- I was down to G.H. Hills for tea. Oct 16. Friday - Mrs Smith & I spent the day down South She at Mrs Kelly's & I at Aunt Fannys. Mel & I to McInstoshes for tea Oct 17. Saturday - Lill here all night - had thrashers - snowed so ground white. {note in margin} XXXXX Oct 18 Sunday - took Lill home was to mothers for dinner then to B. Church - home for tea Oct 19 Monday home all day. Oct 20 Tuesday nice day. we went to O - after tea Mel to Lodge. Oct 21 Wednesday nice day. sewed all day Oct 22 Thursday nice day. we went to Jack Broughs for tea Oct 23 Friday nice day home all day. Oct 24 Saturday cold day - busy all day went to O - after tea Oct 25 Sunday nice day - went to B. Church - to mothers for tea Oct 26 Monday nice day. washed & ironed I went with Melborne on load of hay to O - after tea Oct 27. Tuesday lovely day - Lil came up she & I went to Aunt Martha's for dinner to Fred {Claus} for tea Bruce came up Oct 28 Wednesday nice day. Lil went home after dinner �Oct 29 Thursday nice day sewed all day - Maggie McF called Oct 30 Friday nice day after rain in morning Mel went & made cider & Pa came home and helped load hay. Oct 31 Saturday busy day - Lill & Mabel here for tea Bama in after tea Nov 1st Sunday nice day. Lill & Mabel D. here all night and for breakfast & dinner we went to church at night Nov 2nd Monday, lovely day. Melborne started ploughing I went over to Joe Nobbs for while in afternoon. Nov 3rd Tuesday lovely day. Mrs Smith & I to Mothers for dinner then I down to Bev Lossings to rag bee Nov 4th Wednesday. rainy day. went to quilting at Mrs J.B Hills. Nov 5th Thursday home all day Nov 6th Friday home all day till about four then went with Mrs Wingrove & {Lil recthorne} to Bama's for tea Mrs Wingrove here all night. Nov 7th Saturday nice day busy all day. Mrs Wingrove went home about nine Nov 8th Sunday - nice day - {--} Ellie Purvis here all day we took her took her home after tea. Nov 9 Monday washed Mel sick with sick head ache he went to Dr for medicine - rained after supper Nov 10 Tuesday - home all day sewed on smock. Nov 11 Wednesday rany night - home all day. Nov 12 Thursday cold day. I went to Norwich in after noon with Mrs W. Wingrove Mrs Thelbert - Mel & I to O - after tea He had rash on body. Nov 13 Friday home all day Mel some ploughing in after noon. Nov 14 Saturday cold windy day I sick with neuraliga Ma + Mrs Wingrove came up but we were starting for {--} had one tooth out. �Nov 15 Sunday. nice day - home all day - I sick with neuraliga Nov 16 Monday. home all day. head some better John Bushell married Nov 17. Tuesday - nice day. Lill came up at noon with Uncle Wm started her black dress Bama came for me his mother sick Nov 18 Wednesday - sewed all day - in to Bama's for short time We peeled apples after tea Nov 19 Thursday - Sewed all day - Lill went home at night Nov 20 Friday busy all day - into Bama's in after noon Nov 21 Saturday busy fore noon Bama came for me at noon over there all after noon. Nov 22- Sunday. nice day. went to B. Church - was in to Mother's short time. Nov 23 Monday. washed & done some ironing Mrs Wingrove in We went over to Bama's - rained some. Nov 24 Tuesday - busy day. home all day except into Bamas - Mr Howse burried Nov 25. Wednesday. home all day - except in to Bama's Joe Nobbs - a baby boy.11 a.m. Nov 26 Thursday. Thanksgiving day - Mrs Best called also {Frankee Kirkly} - home all day. Nov 27. Friday. busy day. Bruce came up but went right back as we were going to O - rainy. Nov 28. Saturday busy morning. went to Uncle Bushells frunnel peeled apples at night Nov 29. Sunday. nice day. but cold. we went to B Church then to Mother's for tea Nov 30. Monday - home all day Mel went to Norwich I called at Joe's Nobbs + Zina Broughs then after tea we went over to Bama's 1896 Dec 1st Tuesday busy all day. Mel killed pig after noon. weighed 220 lbs. Dec 2nd Wednesday very busy day. churned. {----} our lard - &c. Dec 3rd Thursday - spent the day down home. �Dec 4th Friday - very busy day- we went to Will Broughs for tea Dec 5th Saturday busy day. made head cheese &c. Dec 6th. Sunday - nice day - We went to B. Church to Mother's for tea. She came home with us Dec 7th Monday. washed churned &c. took Mother home & brought Mrs Murray home with me. Dec 8th. Tuesday. nice morning rainy after noon - Scott here fixing chimley I took Mrs Murray to Lynn's. Dec 9th Wednesday. busy all day. peeled apples at night Dec 10th. Thursday. home all day. {note in margin} XXXXX Dec 11 Friday nice day home all day. Dec 12 Saturday nice day. busy morning Mrs Thelbert in I called over to see how Zina was - John & Carrie baby girl Dec 13 Sunday went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Mina + Mabel there Dec 14 Monday - nice day. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Dec 15 Tuesday. cold & windy day - we went to town in after noon. Dec 16 Wednesday. lovely day Mother & Soph here for dinner we went to New England supper at Springford Dec 17 Thursday - home day day. Dec 18 Friday home all day. Dec 19 Saturday nice day. we went to O. after dinner Dec 20 Sunday. I very bad cold - we went over to Joe's after tea - for short time Dec 21 Monday - washed &c - we went to O - after noon �Dec 22 Tuesday - Snowy day - home all day Dec 23 Wednesday. home all day Dec 24 Thursday. home all day - & busy. Dec 25 Christmas day. Mel sick headache we went down home - Lill & I went down town after noon Called on Carrie. Dec 26 Saturday nice day. Bruce here. Mel & I went to O - in after noon. Dec 27. Lovely winters day - we went to B. Church - Bruce here Dec 28 Cold day - Thelberts here for tea - home all day. Dec 29 Tuesday - home all day - except little while in after noon then was in to Bamas & Hills Dec 30 Wednesday - busy day. Joe & Annie Nobbs here for tea Dec 31 Thursday we went to B. Concert. Lill came home with us. 1897 Jan 1st Friday - rainy after noon Ma - Pa - Lill Bruce Mr G. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner - Lill & Bruce all night Jan 2nd Saturday lovely day over head muddy underfoot Bert Hill called. Mel went with him to Spencerville I took Lill & Bruce home Jan 3rd Sunday. home till evening then to Mothers for tea then to church then to Darlings. Jan 4th. Monday. washed but did not put clothes out Jan 5th. Tuesday finished washing - churned baked bread then went to O - in after noon - I called at Lossings {heading} 97 68 29 Jan 6th. Wednesday - Mel went to O. after seeder. �Jan 7 Thursday - home all day. Jan 8 Friday - Mel to O- with load of hay - Mr & Mrs Wingrove called. Jan 9 Saturday home all day Mel to Norwich in after noon Janie Will Broughs here all evening Jan 10 Sunday - Janie here all day - we went to Mrs Wingroves for tea then to church Jan 11 Monday - Mel went to Norwich in morning home all day {note in margin} XXXXX Jan 12 Tuesday. cold day. Mel & I to Norwich in after noon I called to see Frankie - went to O - after tea Mel to Lodge John Smart & Mrs Dow married Jan 13 Wednesday - nice day I had cold We to C. Jacksons for tea - &c Jan 14 Thursday Mel went to Delhi in after noon I stopped at Mothers. Jan 15 Friday - nice day. Mel went to {Austices} Sale then we were at Bamas for tea Jan 16 Saturday - nice day. I in to Mrs Hills after dinner peeled apples. Jan 17 Sunday. rainy day - we went to mothers for tea Mrs Fischer there for tea - Lill & I was in to Charlie {Pen's} for while Jan 18 Monday windy day - washed & ironed Jan 19 Tuesday - lovely winters day - Mrs Smith & I to Mrs Wingroves for dinner. Jan 20 Wednesday - snowy after noon - Mel went to Norwich I home all day. busy at general work. Jan 21 Thursday - first sleighing Mel & I to Tilsonburg in after noon in cutter. Jan 22 Friday snow day - home all day peeled apples Bruce came up Jan 23 Saturday cold day Mel to Norwich with oats Bruce here we went to town after tea Jan 24 Sunday cold day went to B Church then home �Jan 25 Monday - very cold - Mel went to sale with Barry to Norwich peeled apples Jan 26 Tuesday very cold day. Mel to Norwich with oats we went in to J. B Hills after tea Jan 27 Wednesday little warmer - Mel & Bama cutting wood peeled apples Jan 28 Thursday - nice day Mel after wood twice home all day Jan 29 Friday nice day Mel after wood twice peeled apples after tea Jan 30 Saturday busy all day - Mel went after wood in morning - drew hay to Thelbert after noon we went to town after tea I stayed all night. Jan 31 Sunday lovely day - I went to S.S. & B.C. then to Mrs Wingrove for tea - Mel came down for tea - my plants froze. 1897 Feb 1st. Monday - washed & ironed & peeled apples - lovely day. Feb 2nd. Tuesday - lovely day- Mel went to Norwich in morning then he went to Wingroves to press straw I went down home for the after noon. Feb 3rd. Wednesday- Mel helping to press straw we went to Best's after tea - lovely night. Feb 4th. Thursday - lovely day. I down to Thelbert they pressed Hay Mel & I up to Velma's after noon - did not stay John {Lyons} died. Feb 5th. Friday nice day Mel & Bama cut wood in morning Mel after load in after noon I was in to Bama's Feb 6th Saturday sick all night rainy night & day - home all day Bama & Mother here for tea &c. Feb 7th. Sunday - lovely day went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Janie came home with us Feb 8 Monday - nice day over head in after noon - Mel went to went to mill in morning Janie & I went & called at Frankie's in after noon went to Thelbert for tea Feb 9 Tuesday - home all day Janie went down to Wills broughs Jack & Zina here for tea &c. �Feb 10 Wednesday Will & Belle {-----} - George Nobbs here for tea crowd from O. after tea Feb 11 Thursday - Janie went home - Lizzie Kellet came on noon train. Feb 12 Friday - nice day. we all went to town on bobs - Bama in most of fore noon - Dr Stocton & two Lossy girls here for evening Feb 13 Saturday Lill went home in morning - Lizzie on noon train - Sam Wallace died Feb 14 Sunday nice day - we went to B. Church then to mothers for tea - Bruce sick Feb 15 Monday - washed white cloths - went to S. Wallace frunel then to mothers for tea - {Rena} . Miss Bell & Mr Gill there. Feb 16 Tuesday - washed flannel & ironed Mr Foster here for tea Feb 17 Wednesday - done general work. Feb 18 Thursday - nice day - I was in to Mrs Smiths George Soph here for tea Feb 19. Friday - I down home all day went on bobs - Lill to Norwich Feb 20 Saturday home all day - rainy after noon Feb 21 Sunday nice day - Mel & I to Uncle Wm for tea Feb 22 Monday home all day except to Hills - Frankee Kirkly died Feb 23 Tuesday nice day - Elenor Mary & I to mothers for dinner Feb 24 Wednesday cold day Mel + I went to Peteis Kirklys after noon Feb 25 Thursday cold day Frankee Kirkly burried we went to frunnel Feb 26 Friday nice day - Mel took hay away I went to O. in after noon Feb 27 Saturday very cold day - home all day except in to Hills Feb 28 Sunday - nice day we went to B Church then to Mothers for tea March 1st Monday snowy day - had wood sawers - I was in to Mrs Hills �March 2nd Tuesday - Mel home took me to O. in morning - I went to convention - Mel came after me at night Mar 3rd Wednesday nice day - we went to Dave Hamilton's splendid sleighing March 4th Thursday - washed - Last day of sleighing - I was in to Hills March 5th. Friday rained most of day we went to Wills Broughs for tea &c. March 6th Saturday Aunt Franny John & Mary hobbs here for dinner we to George hobbs for tea &c. March 7 Sunday regular march day- was home till evening then went to Wingroves for tea March 8 Monday washed flannels - was home all day Mel went of to chop (Daniel James Mr Mitchel & Mr Sypes died) March 9 Tuesday nasty day - was home all day March 10 Wednesday - nice day overhead - we went to Tilsonburg got tooth filled & new cape called at Lizzie Kelletts March 11 Thursday nice day overhead I went down home all day. Lill came home with me - Bama in after tea March 12 Friday sewed all day - peeled apples after tea March 13 Saturday - done general work finished at apples March 14 Sunday regular march day. took Lill home was to mothers for dinner then to B. Church March 15 Monday washed &c - was home all day March 16 Tuesday ironed & baked bread down to O. all after noon March 17 Wednesday Joe Nobbs - George Jackson & families here for tea Mrs Smith here after tea. March 18 Thursday foggy morning Mel took me down home I went to rag bee at Ella McFarlanes. �March 19 Friday - sewed all day. March 20 Saturday rainy night high wind & thundered busy all morning. Mel went after grist & took dryed apples - Bruce came up - very muddy March 21 Sunday - nice day over head we went to B. Church was in home for short time March 22 Monday - home all day - sewed &c. March 23 Tuesday - rainy day - home all day. March 24 Wednesday - went to town in afternoon. March 25 Thursday - canned syrup - made jelly &c. was into Bama's for short time March 26 Friday home all day Bruce came up at night March 27 Saturday home all day - set here. March 28. Sunday - went down home for dinner then to B. Church - road bad March 29 Monday . home all day {note in margin} LLLLLLLL March 30 Tuesday home all day till evening then went down to Dave Purvis for evening. March 31 Wednesday washed home all day till evening then went to Will Holmes. Mel went fishing April 1st Thursday nice day. Lill & Nellie here for tea we were in to J. Broughs for short time Apr 2nd Friday lovely day I down to George's for dinner to Mothers for tea. Bruce came home with me April 3 Saturday home all day - went to O. after tea Pa came home with us. April 4 Sunday Pa here all day. rainy afternoon - I took him home - about five. April 5 Monday washed flannels. &c - Mel took milk &c. �April 6 Tuesday - rainy day. We went down to Thelbert's for warm sugar. I not feeling very well April 7 Wednesday - home all day rainy night Thursday April 8. busy morning - I went down home in after noon April 9. Friday home all day. not very well snowed April 10 Saturday - cold day Mel & I went to Norwich in after noon April 11 Sunday nice day - went to B. Church to Mother for tea April 12 Monday. washed &c. April 13 Tuesday ironed not very well April 14 Wednesday- Ma & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Mel took me to see Doctor - Lill came down with us inflamation of bladder & gall bladder April 15 Thursday sick all day. April 16 Good Friday - some better home all day April 17 Saturday nice day I took Lill home - Bama in to Mothers for tea - Peg. acted up coming home April 18 Sunday. nice day. we to B. Church then to Mother's for tea Soph & George there also. Lill to Tilsonburg bring with Mabel Darling. April 19. Monday started house cleaning - upstairs Bruce here April 20 Tuesday started papering bedroom ceiling April 21 Wednesday. finished papering - Mel started to work on land April 22 Thursday busy all day - Mel started to sow oats April 23 Friday - busy day washed ironed &c very warm Winnie here all after noon rainy night April 24 Saturday very busy - Mel & Bruce went to Norwich in after noon - we went to O. after tea �{note in margin} PPPPP April 25 Sunday - rainy day. went in to Bama's - then we went to M church - at night April 26 Monday rainy morning - we went to Oddfellows concert April 27 Tuesday cleaned front room started pantry April 28 Wednesday nice day home all day - finished cleaning pantry- {M--} & Pugsly called April 29 Thursday nice day. Watkins took pump away. Scott here fixing {eaves} pipes - I went to O. with bus {---} April 30 Friday rainy after noon - Bruce came up. April 30 S 1897 May 1st Saturday rainy day. Bruce here. home all day. May 2nd Sunday rainy day - we went down to Mother's for dinner. May 3rd Monday washed & done most of ironing rainy day dry spells. May 4th Tuesday finish ironing &c - home all day. May 5 Wednesday Mel & I to O. after dinner in wagon. May 6 Thursday - cleaned hall & started dining room - very tired May 7 Friday Arbor day. Bruce came up - finished cleaning dining room and kitchen May 8 Saturday. Mel finished sewing oats home all day. May 9 Sunday nice day - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea May 10 Monday washed. ironed &c - home all day. May 11 Tuesday - home all day - sewed &c - cow kicked me - we went over to Watkins after {sucker} for pump. �May 12 Wednesday - showery day - I spent it down home was in to Sophs - to Clares. Lena D - &c. May 13 Thursday - cloudy day. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner on their way home from Brantford. May 14 Friday - rather cool day - rained at night headed - hailed & rained in after noon - home all day. May 15 Saturday rainy in after noon - I was in to Bamas. May 16 Sunday - sprinkled in morning - we went to B. Church then in home for tea May 17 Monday. washed & ironed May 18 Tuesday - rainy after noon home all day May 19 Wednesday - home all day. May 20 Thursday rainy day mother & Soph here all day. May 21 Friday home all day Bruce came up just noon He & Mel went to Norwich Mildale & {Ottwell} got {---dge} May 22 Saturday rather nice day Mel planted potatoes & washed buggy. Mrs McFarlane called Lill went to Brantford May 23 Sunday rainy day home all day Bruce here Bama here most of after noon May 24 Monday - I {nav} down home all day - went to the woods. Lill & Mabel came here off train Jim Brantford George & Soph was up after tea May 25 Tuesday cool day. I took girls home after dinner Pa came up with rig - & Mel came down after tea May 26 Wednesday - washed & ironed &c. May 27 Thursday - rather nice day. Mrs G W. Hill here for tea. Mel went to Norwich to get horse shod. May 28 Friday - rainy day we went to picnic at Kelletts cold day �May 29 Saturday cold day - I was in to Zina in after noon - sent milk to factory at night May 30 Sunday - we went to Lizzie Kelletts for tea rained in afternoon May 31 Monday. washed ironed &c - home all day May 31 Tuesday June 1st Tuesday. home all day. June 2nd. Wednesday - little warmer but not much Mel sick headache in night Mother & Mrs Clarke here for tea June 3rd. Thursday - rainy morning - nice after noon - we went to ball play then in to Soph's for while - Lill came home with us June 4th Friday home all day. June 5th Saturday home all day we went down to Will Broughs after tea June 6th. Sunday - nice day - we went down to Mothers for dinner Aunt Martha's were there then to B. Church then to Wingroves for tea June 7th. Monday - washed - &c. rained in after noon Bama in June 8th Tuesday. nice day home all day - I went down to Will Broughs for pansy plants then down to Thelberts to come back with Melborne. June 9th Wednesday - lovely day Melborne putting in mothers H. {Trelfy} & Lettie Harris married June 10 Thursday. home all day. June 11 Friday - Melborne to raising at J.B Hills - I went down home all day. Bruce came up with me. June 12 Saturday lovely day Melborne & Bruce to Norwich in after noon - Dola & Flo Parson's here all after noon I took them to O - after tea June 13 Sunday lovely day - we went to B. C. then Pat Melborne came up and done chores - then came after me. �June 14 Monday - washed nice day - Alma & Nina here all after noon. June 15 Tuesday - nice day - ironed &c - Took girls to O - was at mothers for tea {note in margin} SSSSS June 16 Wednesday - busy all day. Pa here for supper - we went to Lizzie Kelletts for evening. June 17. Thursday - rather nice day. I had rag bee Lillie Fanny & Lizzie Kellett stayed all night June 18. Friday - lovely day girls went home on evening train Bruce came up (Mrs Deane burried) June 19 Saturday - nice day - Mrs Hill was in. Pa & Ma called on way home from Tom Parsons - Bruce went home with them June 20 Sunday - we went to B. Church then to mothers for tea very cool. June 21 Monday washed & ironed - went to O - after tea I was in to Sops while Melborne went to town June 22 Tuesday - I went down home in morning - Pa came up then He & Melborne came down after me. June 23 Wednesday- home all day - shops burnt 1/2 past 2. in night. June 24 Thursday - nice day baked bread &c. Mr & Mrs Reid called we went to O - after noon - Mrs Thelbert came up June 25 Friday - nice day. home all day. June 26 Saturday done work up - went to Norwich to bank - then to O - after tea. was in to Hill for short time June 27 Sunday - nice day went to B. Church - then to mothers for tea. Bruce came up. June 28 Monday - nice day - home till after tea then went to hunt strawberries - then to O - after sugar �June 29 Tuesday - had lovely rain - went after strawberries rained. June 30 Wednesday done up strawberries & baked bread. July 1st. Thursday I went down home in morning - Mina - Lill Soph & I went to woods in morning - then to park in after noon - Pa came up in after noon - & Mel came after me - Lill came home with us. July 2nd. Fridayday warm day sewed all day. Minnie Best here for tea we took her up to C. Jackson's after tea July 3 Saturday very warm day. Lill here we sewed on Lill skirt July 4 Sunday extremely hot day- we went down home in morning was there for dinner then to Wingroves for tea July 5 Monday washed - very hot day- we went over to Mildale for strawberries - after tea July 6 Tuesday warm day - Mrs Smith - Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea - churned & ironed Bruce came up S. Dorland died July 7 Wednesday warm day Mrs Hill in afternoon July 8 Thursday very hot day - Mrs Smith + I went to Simeon Dorlands frunnel - was to Mothers for tea July 9 Friday. very hot day - Bruce went home I was home all day July 10 Saturday very hot day - home all day July 11 Sunday - some cooler. home all day till after tea then we drove down to see Belle Glinhoff. lovely drive {note in margin} LLLLLL July 12. Monday. very warm day - I went to town in morning - got home by noon. Mel started to cut his hay. July 13 Tuesday - home all day. Bruce came up. I went down to Elmer after noon to sell {apled} currants �July 14 Wednesday - home all day - Lill called in on way to Woodstock July 15 Thursday - little cooler - home all day- Janie here for tea. July 16 Friday home all day - drawing in hay - Bruce went home. July 17 Saturday - Mel sick head ache - Bruce came up - at noon drew hay in in after noon I in to Hills - Mrs H - Mrs William & Maggie McF. called. July 18. Sunday. rainy morning - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Janie & Soph there rainy. July 19. Monday - washed - picked berries - ironed some went to O - in evening July 20 Tuesday - ironed - baked bread &c. home all day. July 21 Wednesday - showery - home all day - Mel cutting wheat July 22 Thursday very busy day. home all day. July 23 Friday - nice day. went {want} to Pirie at Mothers Lizzie P. came home with us July 24 Saturday very busy day. Jamie & Mrs Wingrove called Lizzie Parsone here all night July 25 Sunday - nice day. John & Carrie here for tea Bruce came up with them July 26 Monday - washed I went to O. then to Cornell after cherries - rained Lill came home with me July 27 Tuesday - rainy day- (Zina sick baby boy 1) Mel went to O - after noon - Bama here for tea July 28 Wednesday warm day - sewed most of day - Lill here July 29 Thursday warm day - home all day - except to call on Zina Elenor called here - Lill went home after tea July 30 Friday I went to O - after dinner to pirie up paid Janie came home with me. J , �July 31 Saturday hot day - Mel over to Bamas - {---} here all night - to Shebbes for dinner then here again Aug 1st Sunday lovely day - we went to Mothers for dinner & to B. Church then to Mrs Wingroves for tea Mr & Mrs W. Holmes here Aug 2 Monday - washed was very busy all day. Mrs Smith here all night Aug 3 Tuesday hot day baked - made jelly done of currants & ironed. Aug 4 Wednesday - very hot morning. oddfellows pirie I went to O - in morning - poured rain in after noon Jamie Lill & I to Paxton's for tea Aug 5 Thursday - warm day- Mel started to cut oats home all day. Aug 6. Friday warm day - Mel started to cut oats {note in margin} LLLLLLL Aug 7 Saturday nice day- I was in to Hills and to Zina after tea Aug 8 Sunday home all day rained Aug 9. Monday washed - in to Mrs Smith for few minutes went to O - after tea Aug 10 Tuesday ironed - rained in morning - home all day Aug 11 Wednesday - home all day. Mrs Thelbert & winnie here in after noon Aug 12 Thursday home all day. Mrs {-----} a baby boy. Aug 13 Friday Mel over to J. Nobbs all day - I over to Mrs Smiths Aug 14 Saturday warm day - busy morning I went to O - after noon - Mel over to J. Nobbs. thrashing Aug 15 Sunday - rained some in night cloudy morning we went to B. Church then over to {---gis} for tea rain at night Belle {Fish} baby girl Aug 16 Monday - washed ironed - home all day. �Aug 17 Tuesday I went down home in morning Pa brought my home then I went to Lossing for tea Pa brought Mother + I up after tea Mel at Thelberts all morning thrashing Aug 18 Wednesday windy day Ma + I over to Joe Nobb's for tea Aug 19 Thursday home all day - rainy morning Janie here for tea. put quilt on Aug 20 Friday cool day - quilted most of day we took Mother home after tea Aug 21 Saturday home all day - very busy - Barma helping Mel draw in oats Aug 22 Sunday nice day - to Thelberts for dinner to church at night Aug 23 Monday washed & ironed - home all day Aug 24 Tuesday - I went down home in morning - washed beding - call at Jones - to Mrs Tilbots for tea Aug 25 Wednesday home all day baked {---} &c {---} all after noon - Mel over to B - all fore noon drawing oats Aug 26 Thursday home all day quilted Ben Collver killed Aug 27 - Friday - lovely day - home all day Melborne over to Bama helping take in H - hay - Mrs Hill in most of after noon took quilt off Aug 28 Saturday busy day- we went to town after tea Pa came home with us Aug 29 Sunday Pa here all night till after dinner we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea - called at Sophs & Mrs Wingroves Lill came home with us. Ben Collver burried Aug 30 Monday washed & ironed put quilt on started Lills {naist} - &c Aug 31 Tuesday - warm day cool night Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Mel & Lill to Norwich - Zina here for short time Sept 1 Wednesday rainy after noon - Mel went to O - Lill went home- Mrs Thelbert here for short time Mel's cold bad Sept 2 Thursday home all day quilted the quilt off - Thelberts up after pears - Maud Kirkly was in. �{note in margin} XXXXX Sept 3 Friday nice day- Maud Kirkly & Mrs J. B. Hill here for dinner and afternoon Pa came up & I went home with him (Sara Frank died) 1897 Sept 4 Saturday I was down to O - all day to Miss Talbots most of day - Mel came after me at night Sept 5 Sunday warm day - we went to Sara Frank's frunnel then to Father for tea Sept 6 Monday hot day washed &c. Mel over to Bama's thrashing - Mr Goodwin gave Lill bicyle Sept 7 Tuesday very hot day home all day - working on purple wrapper - churned & ironed &c. Sept 8. Wednesday - Melborne over to J. Broughs thrashing Mrs Thelbert & I went to Norwich in after noon for {Joleens} I got 1pk of greengages - I done up peaches. Lill & Mina called in wheels Sept 9 Thursday - nice hot day I went down home after noon Melborne over to Will Broughs thrashing Bruce came home with me. Sept 10 Friday done up plums. Mrs Thelbert up to get head washed worked on apples. Sept 11 Saturday busy day - home all day. Sept 12. Sunday - we went to O. Ma & I went to English Church then Ma Pa & us to Wingrove's for tea Sept 13 Monday - washed ironed cut red wrapper out went up to Grays after plums - very tired got bushell Sept 14 Tuesday - done up plums- sewed in after noon - Lill wheeled up stayed for tea. Sept 15 Wednesday - busy day - Melborne went to Norwich to get chop - I was in to Bama's for short time �Sept 16 Thursday awful hot day. I down home all day quilting Mrs S. {W---- } & Soph there. Sept 17 Friday home all day finished wrapper - Bama helping draw in Hungarian. we went to peach social at Springford quite hard frost Sept 18 Saturday busy morning - I went to O - after dinner got {Eldar} berries - Melborne helping Joe Nobbs Sept 19 - Sunday nice day but cool - went to B. Church to Mothers for tea Melly Millard burried Sept 20 Monday washed ironed & fixed {---dge} - very cool Sept 21 Tuesday worked on {---dge} cover - went to Norwich in after noon - got plum & peaches. Pa was up in fore noon. Sept 22 Wednesday - Lill came up in fore noon - I made {----} Velma here for tea. Sept 23 Thursday nice day. Lill went home in morning. I went down in after noon. called at Miss Talbots & Lena Darling's Sept 24 Friday - home & very busy all day - swept all up stairs &c. sewed on night shirts Sept 25 Saturday - busy day. Bruce came up at noon - home all day Minnie was up. Sept 26 Sunday - we went down home for dinner - cool night. Sept 27 Monday - sewed most of day on night shirt - Jack Madison here helping cut corn - we went down home after tea Lena + Talbot came on noon train Sept 28. Tuesday - I was down home all day. {note in margin} XXXX Sept 29. Wednesday - busy day. made {chila} sauce - was in to Hills & Thelberts Sept 30 Thursday - warm day Talbot wheeled up in fore noon we went to O - after tea. Oct 1 Friday - warm day. we went to show in after noon Lill & Talbot went to Detroit �Oct 2. Saturday - cool wind - Mel dug potatoes - went to show about four. then to Mothers then to concert I stay down all night Oct 3 Sunday nice day I went to B. Church Mel came down for tea Oct 4 Monday washed & ironed. very tired Oct 5 Tuesday . . done baking &c. went to O - after noon Lena came home with me - Mel at Thelberts thrashing Oct 6 Wednesday. Mel down to Thelbert in fore noon we thrashed in after noon Oct 7. Thursday - thrashers here in fore noon & for dinner - rained little in night Oct 8. Friday - home all day- Melborne to Norwich to mill rainy after noon Oct 9 Saturday nice day - busy all morning - I took Lena to O - in afternoon. Oct 10 Sunday - lovely day - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea. Oct 11 Monday washed - & Hacked two stoves and put them up - very tired XXXX Oct 12 Tuesday - ironed. churned &c - cleaned up parlor. then went and got some nuts. Oct 13. Wednesday - busy all day. . . Oct 14 Thursday lovely day. Mrs D Purvis & Mother here for tea. Oct 15 Friday was home all day till evening then we went to O - Bruce came home Oct 16 Saturday - home all day - gathered nuts Bruce here Oct 17 Sunday - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Oct 18 Monday washed ironed &c - very tired picked two chickens Oct 19 Tuesday - nice day went to O - after noon - Talbot & Lena came up with me. Oct 20 Wednesday rainy after noon - Talbot & Melborne went to O - Oct 21 Thursday - {L--} & Melborne went Hunting &c. �Oct 22 Friday - home all day. Melbon + Talbot to O - after dinner - Lill & Ella Paxton here all night Melborne {--} {---} {---} Oct 23 Saturday home all day very busy - Lena went to O - Ma came home with hime Oct 24 Sunday - Pa walked up. lovely day I took Ma & Pa home Oct 25 Monday - damp fore noon - Lena & I called at Joe Nobbs T. W. O. to O - in after noon Oct 26 Tuesday nice day - Lena + I sewed most of the day T.W.O came up at noon - retired at 9. Mel went for Dr at ½ past 9. as Lena was taken sick Oct 27 Mother - Elenor & Dr here all night baby born ½ past two a.m - Mrs Kenny here washing - Lill was up. Oct 28. Thursday - very busy day - Dr. called - Zina & Mary called also Elenor - Bruce & T.W.O went to Norwich Oct 29. Friday - Dr here twice - very tired. Oct 30. Saturday very busy morning - I went to town in after noon - Elenor called Snowed most of morning. {note in margin} XXXXX/ Oct 31 Sunday. Pa & Bruce came up. I took them home before dark - rained in night Oct Nov 1st. Monday - raiy day - Dr called Nov 2nd Tuesday - rainy day. Nov 3rd Wednesday - lovely day washed & some ironing Mrs J. Hobbs Elenor - {---} Clare - George & Soph called Nov 4th Thursday nice day ironed &c. Mel went to Norwich with wheat Lill & Mrs Purvis, Marth + Zina called. �Nov 5th Friday - busy day nice day - Lill + Mrs Purvis Ma + Talbot went to O - for the day. rainy night - Mrs Wingrove here for dinner. Nov 6 Saturday very cold wind - I went with Meborne to J. Johnsons for the ride - Maggie McF & Nellie Lossing called. Nellie Clare a baby boy. Nov 7. Sunday nice day - Mel + I to B. Church - TWO - to O - with us Mrs Smith called. Nov 8. Monday - washed - rainy day. & night Mel got up in night & {work clothes down} - brought Lena down stairs Nov 9. Tuesday - rainy morning nice after noon - got part of cloths dry - Mel took Mother home. Nov 10. Wednesday - nice morning - rainy after noon Mel went to O - Mrs G H Hill called Nov 11 Thursday - showery day - busy all day not feeling very good Nov 12. Friday - showery day. Bruce came up after school - I was very tired and not feeling well Nov 13 Saturday - not very nice day Bruce went home with Maggie &c. Nov 14 Sunday. rainy after noon home all day. Nov 15 Monday. washed but did not put clothes out rainy day T W O - came back from Brantford Nov 16 Tuesday {Cleared} by noon - Ma & Mrs Wingrove Mrs Purvis & Lill was up - T W O - went to O - with them Nov 17. Wednesday - ironed &c Zina called. Nov 18. Thursday. Bama here helping draw in corn his birthday I took Lena & Baby to O - in after noon T W O came back with me Nov 19. Friday - busy day. straightened up house T W-O - went to O. Nov 20 Saturday busy day. Nov 21 Sunday - nice morning - cold in after noon - we went down home for dinner & tea. �Nov 22 Monday. washed &c. Pa + TWO here for dinner we went down to Thelberts for while - snowy. Nov 23 Tuesday - churned - ironed &c - home all day Nov 24 Wednesday - busy all day. Nov 25 Thursday Thanks giving day - we went down home for dinner - rainy day- Barna in after tea Nov 26 Friday- home all day made sofa cushin &c rainy day. {note in margin} LLLLLLL Nov 27 Saturday - cold day. I was in to Mrs Hills for short time Nov 28 Sunday - Melborne sick head ache all day & night nice day home all day Nov 29 Monday - cold day- Mel finished plowing - we to Bama's for tea - also Jim Brough's. Nov 30. Tuesday - nice day - Mel went to mill to Norwich in after noon - home all day 1897 Dec 1st Wednesday - snowed in night I went down home Dick Goodwin & wife there Lena & I to Aunt Janes - for dinner- Mel helping Thelbert Dec 2nd Thursday - cleaned stove & put up up stairs - we went to O - after tea Dec 3rd Friday - nice winters day. Melborne over to Joe Nobbs thrashing I was home alone all day. rather a long day. Dec 4th Saturday home all day rainy day. Dec 5 Sunday nice day we went down home for dinner then to B. Church - then to Mrs Wingroves for tea Dec 6 Monday washed &c. home all day. Dec 7 Tuesday ironed &c. sewed all after noon - Mel went to norwich & got horses shod �Dec 8 Wednesday - home all day sewing &c. Melborne down to Thelberts in after noon drawing in corn lovely day Dec 9 Thursday. Melborne down to Thelberts - I went down home for the day. Dec 10 Friday - sewed all day - we went to Bamas for oysters springford folk there Dec 11 Saturday busy all day - was home - roads soften up. De Dec 12 Sunday nice day over head we at Jones for dinner call at Mothers. Dec 13 Monday - churned &c. very busy Dick Goodwin to his father home. Dec 14 Tuesday - rainy day road horrid Dec 15 Wednesday busy morning we went to town in after noon - to mothers for tea Dec 16 Thursday. busy all day. made xmas pudding &c. Will Elenor & Edith Burgh here for supper &c. Dec 17 Friday snowed all day - Mel helped Bama kill beef Dec 18 Saturday - cold day Melborne helping Thelbert husk corn - I was home all day Dec 19 Sunday. we went to B. Church - called at clare's then to mothers for tea Dec 20 Monday - I was down home all day. Talbot + Melborne hunting all day. Dec 21 Tuesday - washed- Melborne went to mill I went down after Lena in after noon. Dec 22 Wednesday - busy morning Bruce came up - Melborne & I went to Tilsonburg {note in margin} XXXXX Dec 23 Thursday - busy day. home all day Dec 24 Friday - very busy day. Winnie here all fore noon Melborne went to O - after noon Lill came home with him Dec 25. Xmas day our folk came up in cutter TWO stayed & Lill went home. �Dec 26 Sunday home all day - TWO - went to O - Melborne went down to Thelberts after tea. - 1897 & 1898 Dec 27 Monday. Melborne went hunting with T.W.O. Lena & I home all day. Dec 28 Tuesday - cold morning - Lena & I went up to Aunt Martha's in after noon - Will & Velma here for the evening. Dec 29 Wednesday - cold windy & snowy day. home all day Dec 31 Thursday I took Lena down home - was to mothers for dinner - came home. Melborne & I to Lossings for tea Lena - TWO - + Nellies {Po-----} Dec 31 Friday - home all day & busy. we went to S.S. concert in B. Church 1898 Jan 1st. Saturday churned - tryed out lard very busy day home all day Jan 2nd Sunday - cold windy day we went down home for dinner. Jan 3rd. Monday - washed Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner. Lena & TWO. up after noon. Jan 4th Tuesday - home all day - Mel took two cows away to M. Williams - we went to O- after tea - Jones girls - {---} & Soph to Mothers {---} Jan 5 Wednesday lovely day. I went to O- then Lena Mother TWO & I down to Aunt Fanny's Jan 6. Thursday. home all day sewed. Aunt Fanny & Frank Parson's here for tea. Jan 7. Friday - lovely day - we went to O- after dinner - Lena & I called at Darlings {------} - Pettits - McInstochs McDougles - Paxtons Jan 8 Saturday Bruce & TWO were here all night - till after dinner I was home all day. Jan 9 Sunday - nice day. we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Jan 10 Monday - sewed all day mel went to norwich to mill M Wingrove was in. �Jan 11. Tuesday - busy day - home til evening then we went to Charlie Purves for tea & evening. had nice time Jan 12 Wednesday. rainy & foggy all day. thunder & lightened Mel & I down to Thelbert all after noon. Jan 13 Thursday Snowed some in morning. I went to O- then Lena & I to Aunt Sally's for day - Lena here all night Jan 14 Friday nice day Lena & I to Will Burgh for dinner - Marsh & {Eight} here for supper. mel down to Thelbert till 12 oclock Jan 15 Saturday. Thelbert died half past three - we went down at four - came back about nine - I took Lena home Jan 16 Sunday - nice day - down to Thelberts all day. Jan 17 Monday busy morning - down to Thelberts all after noon. Jan 18 Tuesday we went to Thelberts frennil at ten came back there and stayed till ½ after four. {note in margin} XXXXX Jan 19 Wednesday - Zina was in sewed all day went down to Mary's at five and stayed till nine Jan 20 Thursday - busy & home all day rainy day. Jan 21 Friday I went down home in buggy Janie went with me. Jan 22 Saturday nice day stormy at night Mel to Norwich in morning Janie here for dinner - Velma brught Alice down. We over to Bamas for tea rainy when we came home. Jan 23 Sunday stormy day. Alice & Janie here all night - Mr & Mrs Wingrove here all after noon we went with Janie & Alice to Will Burghes for tea sleighing Jan 24 Monday. washed. & ironed &c. very busy all day home all day Jan 25 Tuesday busy morning - I went down home at noon with Bama snow night Lena & I went & called at Flo Purvis. was in to Wyatts to Wingrove after Mel came {after me} �Jan 26 Wednesday - nice day - we went down to Wingroves for tea Jan 27 Thursday Alice went home - I went to O - at noon with Mel at Jasons Corner - stayed all night Jan 28 Friday - snowy day - I came home with Bama - Mel sick head ache. Jan 29. Saturday busy morning - Janie in in afternoon we went to O - was at Mothers for tea took Lena for sleighride Jan 30 Sunday - cold day - we went to B. Church. Lena & TWO went with us - we were to mothers for tea Jan 31. Monday - was home all day. Mel down to Mary most of morning then to Norwich after noon - very cold day. Feb 1st. Tuesday cold day. we down to mother all afternoon - Mel & I went to a Bull sale Feb 2nd Wednesday. very very cold day. Mel went to sale with Bama Lena left O {H}eville Feb 3 Thursday not quite so cold - but yet cold - Bama - his mother & Miss Reid here for tea Feb 4th Friday I went down to Mary's in after noon Mel came down for tea Feb 5th Saturday cold & windy day also snowy home all day fruit agent here for dinner Feb 6. Sunday - nice day - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Feb 7. Monday - nice day - washed & ironed &c. Mel got two loads of wood Feb 8 Tuesday - rainy in middle of day - Mel after wood in morning - we went to O - after tea Ma sick in bed Feb 9. Wednesday - down to Mary most of day. Sale there foggy day Feb 10. Thursday - I went down home in morning - Mel came after me at night - nasty day foggy Feb 11 Friday - Mel after wood twice home all day Feb 12. Saturday. home all day Mr Graham here with machine. �Feb 13. Sunday - gloomy day - went to B. Church then to Mrs Wingrove for tea - I went in buggy Feb 14 Monday - not very nice day - storm in night Feb 15 Tuesday - stormy day - home all day. Feb 16 Wednesday - Mel went to Norwich in after noon with oats - &c. Feb 17 Thursday busy day - Jim Brough & wife Jack Brough & wife here for tea & evening. Mel after {bile} twice Feb 18 Friday - foggy day - Mel after {bile} in morning - wood in after noon. Bama & {Goven} here after tea Bruce came up I went with Broughs to Hills for dinner Feb 19. Saturday - 30 years old. we went to O - in after noon came home before tea - stormy night Feb 20 Sunday - foggy day - we went to B. Church - then to father's for tea. Feb 21 Monday - snowy morning - Mel went after load of {bile} started my blue waist - we went to concert in M. Church. Lill & Janie went with us. Feb 22. Tuesday - home all day. sewed &c. Mel after Cold in a {-----} - noon - we went down to Marys - for tea Feb 23 Wednesday - home all day. Mel after wood in after noon sewed most of day. Feb 24 Thursday. Mel took pigs away. we went to O- after tea was in home also in to Wingroves Feb 25 Friday - sewed most of day - Lossings & Lil here for the evening. Mel took hay to junction Feb 26 Saturday busy day finished waist Mel after wood in after noon. sick head ache in night. Feb 27 Sunday - was home all day Melborne had sick head ache. �For more information on Mary Parson Smith, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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I have a considerable respect for that old adage All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. This first day of the new Year I have spent well, for I have been as busy as a {railer}, fixing up fences &c. The weather is still beautiful, too nice to last long. I have been writing my letter to My Friend F. {W.?} S. too-night. I have been happy too-day--happy in the saviours love. Glory be to His holy name. SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1870. The past day very rainy so much so that mother and I have neither of us been able to leave for Divine Service. Notwithstanding this it has been a day of considerable proffit to my poor soul. I have been reading the Memoir of Father Reeves, the Methodist Class Leader. His first written covenant is as follows. "O Lord, I am thine, save me. If thou sparest me this year, help me to glorify thy name; and if thou takest me, take me to thyself. If thou I am thy unworthy servant--W. Reeves. These words I can also subscribe as the expression of my inmost heart. C. C. Olds. MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1870. Again we have had another stormy day. But instead of rain we are now having snow. The weather has also become a good deal colder. Charley and I have been sharpening axes and my carpenter tools this afternoon &c. Too-night I went down to Smith's. We arranged our School accounts satisfactorily, with but little trouble. I have too-day been somewhat tried, �and tempted but in going to the Lord with my difficulties, I was not only delivered, but He gave me a glorious victory over my enemies. Lord help me to be steadfast & immoveable. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1870. Charley has been drawing up wood too-day. Mother and I went to Dover for visiting purposes this morning. We took dinner at Francis Marr's and had our tea at Miss H's. Found the people about Dover in quite a state of excitement about the proposed Norfolk Railroad. A week ago they were mostly all against the proposed line but now almost to a man in favour of the project. I posted my letter to Frank too-day. I have thought of having a sale next Fall, unless Farming seems more favourable. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1870. Charley has been spliting and drawing wood too-day. While I have been making a bin for oats &c in the drive barn. I finished it and helped Henry cut some wood towards night. I went over to John Mans too-night to finish making up our School accounts. There is a blessing which I have greatly desired in the Lord and it remains still the desire of my heart. For this blessing I have often went to Him but it has not yet come to pass. I have determined, until the Lord gives it me to make it the burden of my prayer and supplication. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1870. We have all hands been cuting and spliting wood too-day. This afternoon the threshers came and set up their machine so that too-morrow we expect to thresh. Too-night I have finished straitening up our School accounts for the past year. Still my cry to my God is, "I will not let thee go until thou bless me." He that has placed in my heart this desire is able to fullfill is alone able to fulfill it, and I will not cease to plead His exceeding great and precious promises, until the blessing He has promised has been bestowed upon me. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1870. We have been threshing too-day: Got one part of the job done--the pease that grew in the Ten acre Field. Besides this we moved the machine and set it up ready for work in the old barn. We threshed out one hundred bushells of peas. I went over to the M.{?} (W.?} Church too-night where they have commenced a protracted meeting. There did not seem to be a very good influence, but then perhaps it will grow better, as this was the first effort. My experience of yesterday still continues, with the same earnest pleading. �SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1870. I sent Charley off to Mill this morning with a grist of chop. Mother and I went out to Dover after dinner. While there I called on several friends and had a good time. We Amongst the rest Miss Scott and Anne D. We took tea with Miss {Langs?} and enjoyed our visit much. It is said that the families of earth retain a family likeness throughout. There is another family of which Christ is the older brother. Should there not be a family likeness? Surely it is the privelege of Christs followers to have the image and {scriptiond?} stamped upon them. SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1870. The past has been a fearfully stormy day, and withal exceedingly cold. Notwithstanding this I have been to meeting no less than three times. I heard the new {Mr.?} preacher both morning and evening. He seems full of earnestness and Zeal for Christ and apparently is very anxious for the prosperity of Zion; But I noticed a considerable coldness in the church members. Bro. German preached this afternoon. We had a pretty good time together in the Lord. I have still the same hearts desire & still I do not fail to ask of the Lord this blessing. MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1870. Charley has been cuting wood too-day in the wood house. It has been snowing most of the day. I have been busy as usual. I went over to John Mans this evening to tea and afterwards went to meeting at the church. It seems to be improving a little in interest. There was one forward, and two who rose for prayer. The sermon, from "What shall it proffit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul," was very earnest and practical. And the prayermeeting afterwards was also quite a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1870. I have had my men drawing up wood too-day I went out to Dover myself to vote against the By Law for {Some?} of $200,000 to the proposed Norfolk Railroad. The weather too-day has been very pleasant, too much so to last long. I attended the meeting again too-night. Some of the members have become quite earnest, and I hope that good will be done. Religion is in a very backward state amongst our neighbours and there is a glorious opportunity for a manifestation of the {wonder?} praise of God. His spirit seems to be amongst us, and wh{obscured} the spirit of the Lord is there is {illegible} �WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1870. Charley has been cuting wood too-day in the woodhouse, on account of the rain. I attended School meeting too-day. I got through with my part of the business all right, But instead of geting liberty at the close of my first time I was re-elected. We went up to John Matthew's too-day to dinner and had a great dinner and a "musical time" generally. Some of the neighbours beside us were there. Too-night I attended the meeting as usual. It is certainly increasing in interest. Souls are being converted. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1870. Still the weather remains stormy and cold. This forenoon we worked in the woods. This afternoon, as soon as we could get ready ma and I went out to Dover so as to be at the teameeting. I expected to have seen my friend S. M. S. too-night but was doomed to disappointment. I was relieved however in receiving a note from him stating Making his reasons for not Coming. He expects to be able to come in a week or so. The tea-meeting was a decided success. There was a large number of people there. Proceeds were about eighty dollars. FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1870. We have been threshing too-day. Finished up with the exception of a few oats which we intend to thresh with the flail. We had an exceedingly cold time for our job, but it is over now and I am not sorry. "Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord and do good, so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord & do good; --> {continues on bottom of opposite page} and He shall give thee the desires of thy thine heart. Commit they way unto the Lord and trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1870 It has been raining nearly all day to-day. We have had one of the most sudden and extreme changes in the weather that I have ever experienced. Yesterday was as cold a day as we have had this Winter and to day it has been as warm as Summer. Unckle Homes and wife came to dinner too-day notwithstanding the rain. �SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1870. This has been a day of exceeding high and exalted privileges. Such as can be given only by a divine hand. We went out to church in the morning and heard our dear Bro. German deliver another one of his truely evangelical discourses, such as do the soul good. The Lord blessed me in hearing. Subject, The mind that was in Christ. My soul has since then been crying out 'O for more of the mind that was in Christ." Our Old pastor & wife W. {E.?} Laird took dinner with us too-day. We all took tea at Bowlbys, Where he christened {Frank?} Carpenters baby. Bro. Laird preached too-night to a full house. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1870. The weather still remains very rainy. It rained all of last night and the greater part of to day. Charly and I have been making preparations for killing our beefs. This afternoon Mother and I went out to Dover to be at Mrs. Lang's party. We had a rough time geting there on account of the water, which was over the road in some places to quite a depth. We spent an exceedingly pleasant evening with our friends at Mrs. Lang's. Came home about eleven and had a pretty cold ride. Quite different from going out. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1870. Charley and I killed a beef too day. This is my first effort in this line. Got along all right. Henry and Charly cut wood this afternoon. To night we had a party of young folks {Doris?} Dover and among the rest was a young man from near Wellington Square Station who is acquainted with Frank Springer, Ed. Sovereign, Miss Scott Miss Annie &c. Miss H. B. and several others were also here. We had a pleasant evenings visit from them. Still as in other days my whole desire is entered in God. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1870. I have had Charley cuting wood & spliting to day. I went to mill this forenoon and while the grist was grinding I went over to town. Took dinner at George Hall's. Afterwards I went down to the port for a skate. I had several of my friends to acompany me and had a fine time. Miss Bessie Scott was one of the company, also {Jont.?} Carpenter, Hellen Bowlby and Annie Douglas. With the latter one I had the pleasure of skating most of the time. I got home in pretty good time with my grist although the roads are very rough. The weather is very beautiful at present & I hope it will continue. �THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1870. Charley and Henry have been cuting wood. I have been busy at taking care of the beef besides some other jobs. The weather still remains beautiful but it begins to wear the appearance of a storm. I went over to the Advent protracted meeting to night. Their meeting has become quite interesting. Souls are being wrought upon and saved. It is a cause of gratitude to God that He is visiting our neighbourhood. O, may it be a glorious visitation, and not cease until scores of souls have been converted. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1870. We have all hands of us been cuting and spliting wood to day. The weather is still very beautiful although somewhat cold. I was over to the meeting again to night. The feeling is very good and still sinners are comeing home. I have had some precious seasons in prayer to day especially this morning, when the Lord blessed me. I am striving still to live a life of perfect faith in his name. He continues from time to time to give me most precious assurances of His favour. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1870. I have had Charly cuting wood too-day. My mother and I went out to Dover and got there about noon. We went to Mrs. Hall's according to previous engagement to make them a visit. I went away after dinner for a skate. Was fortunate enough to have the Company of Miss Scott. Enjoyed my skate splendidly. Last night before retiring I was favoured with an unusually precious season in prayer. Yea I cried with all my heart with refference to a certain blessing "I will not let thee go unless Thou bless me. Direct {continues onto next page} ly the answer "{Cancel?} As a prince hast thou power with God. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1870. Spent most of the forenoon in reading "{Puxshon's?} Sermons" together with my Bible. In prayer The Lord still blesses my poor Soul. He has given me more than ever the strength to claim, as my own, the blessing which I have so long desired. Not only by right of purchase but by right of promise. Bro. J. Harris of St. George preached our missionary Anniversary Sermon this afternoon. It reminded me a good deal of old times to hear him. I attended meeting too-night. �MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1870. We cleaned up some cloverseed this forenoon. Instead of saving two bushells as I expected there will be four. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon to make a visit at Sovereigns. I went down to the Silver Lake for a skate about four and was unexpectedly favoured with Miss Bessie Scott's company. Of course, I enjoyed it. Attended missionary meeting to-night. We had on the Deputation Revd. George Furgeson, John Wakefield and Rev. James Harris. The Speeches were excellent and the meeting quite a success. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1870. It snowed all of last night and most of the past day, but most of the past day this afternoon we cut wood again. I went over to the meeting to night at the church. There was an excellent influence and my own soul with many others was blessed. Still there are sinners coming hence to Jesus. How delightful to see them fleeing from destruction. It makes my soul so glad. Lord, surely thine arm is not shortened that thou canst not save for still thou savest sinners. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1870. I have had Charly spliting wood in the woodhouse to day. I went out with the team to move Henrys things up to Mrs Coppways house. We had as much as we could do to get the job done. I wanted to have got home in time for meeting but could not. My soul longeth yea even fainteth for the blessing of the Almighty. The petition of my heart is continually going up to Him, and, thanks be unto his name the witness of my acceptance is not witheld. I cannot doubt His word. THURSDAY, January 27, 1870. My man has been spliting wood to day at the woodhouse. We had our Missionary Deputation to dinner to day Revd. John Wakefield {illegible}. W. German and George Ferguson. We spent also a pleasant and proffitable afternoon with them. Our Missionary Meeting to-night was quite a success. The speeches were good especially Bro. Wakefield's of Simcoe. Captain McFell was Chairman. He acted well in his office. The deputation are staying with us all night. I have been looking for F. W. Springer to night, but I looked in vain. FRIDAY, January 28, 1870. �I have had Charly drawing up wood to day. Mother and I went out to Townsend after our ministerial brethren had gone, to make Robert Colvers a visit. We had rather a pleasant time. The weather is quite cold but very clear and pleasant. "I know that I shall reach the hights and depths of Jesu's love, and that soon I shall be His fully and entirely. I feel that I am fully consecrated but faith sometimes trembles. But I will strive to press on with all my heart for I do know that strength will come bringing rest & peace. SATURDAY, January 29, 1870. Charley has been drawing up wood to-day as usual. I have been cuting and spliting at the Wood-house. There was once a building of stone erected. The mason put in just one stone which was soft and in course of time that stone crumbled away and a hole was left in the wall. It so hapened that the stone was directly under the beem that supported the roof or rafters. This of course fell in and the building was a ruin all from one stone. So with our lives. One single stone of our character may ruin the whole. SUNDAY, January 30, 1870. This morning my mother and I went out to church at Dover. Our dear Bro. German preached this morning. Also this evening he preached again to us. We took dinner at Miss Howells. I went to hear Rev. Mr. Wilson of Caledonia preach in the Presbyterian church this afternoon. After the service was over I went over to Scott for tea, with the girls. Mary Thompson was there, and Andrew {T-?}. I do not altogether believe in keeping such company on the Holy Sabbath. MONDAY, January 31, 1870. Charley has been threshing peas &c. to day. I cut wood this forenoon. Just before dinner I was surprised a little to see my friend George Ferguson of Port Rowan. He is on his way down to his fathers at Milton and wants me to accompany him. After consulting Mother and giving the matter a little consideration I concluded to go with him. We got started about two and had to stop at Jarvis to get the horse shod. Got down to Mrs. Thompsons about six o'clock where we put up for the night. TUESDAY, February 1, 1870. This morning as soon as possible my friend and I left Thompsons for Hamilton. I left him there, at Dr. Ferguson's and went on to Nelsons. I got there in time for dinner. Spent the �afternoon pleasantly talking with these kind friends. I felt myself highly favoured in the privelege of conversing with E. although not as private as I could have wished. I was glad to see her looking so well. Frank was home and we had an old-fashioned chat together. WEDNESDAY, February 2, 1870. This morning about nine I started for the Square where I promised to meet Rev. George Furgesson and take him up to Milton We had a prosperous journey and arrived at our destination about two o'clock. We found excellent sleighing most of the way for which we were hapily prepared. I left the buggy at Springers and took their cutter. I was quite pleased with George's father and Sisters. They are certainly a very interesting family. Spent the evening very pleasantly. THURSDAY, February 3, 1870. Bro. Furgesson & I started for the Square Station this morning as soon as we could get ready. His sister Belle went with us. I left them at the Station from whence they went to Hamilton and I went back to Springers. Spent the afternoon there and to night went with Frank & His two Sisters to a social at the first brick house on the mountain west of their place. There was a big turn out and the Social netted something like forty six dollars. Got home about twelve. FRIDAY, February 4, 1870. This morning as soon as convenient I started for home from Springers. Left there all right. Drove over to Hamiltons and made a call at Dr. Furgesson's. I have formed a very favourable opinion of Mrs. Dr. F. I received there my companion brother George F. and we made tracks for home together. We took dinner at Caledonia and fed our horse. Arrived home just as the sun was seting. We conversed a good deal, while on the way, about matrimonial matters, and I for my part felt myself much proffited by the conversation. SATURDAY, February 5, 1870. My friend stoped with us last night but went off in good time this morning. I have felt rather blue to day after my visit. Perhaps it should not be thus with me, but still so it is. I went out to Dover to-day on business, after the mail &c. The weather is very beautiful at present. I have again been indulging myself with doubts with refference to a certain matter. But these doubts �are beginning to pass away and again I am beginning to enjoy a most precious assurance that all is well. SUNDAY, February 6, 1870. My mother and I went out to Woodhouse church to the Quarterly Meeting. We had a very cold drive but the service was very proffitable to the Soul. I was greatly benefitted by it throughout. The presence of the Lord was manifest. We went to Bro. John Gilbert's for our dinner To night we came home to Dover and stoped to Church again. I have this day I have entered annew into covenant vows with my Redeemer. It is the highth of my ambition to be entirely conformed to His image and likeness. MONDAY, February 7, 1870. Charley threshed some peas this forenoon and this afternoon we have been sawing and spliting wood out in the woods. The weather is very beautiful. I want to record a circumstance which has taken place during the last week. While away the Lord has been trying my faith with refference to a certain matter. The desire of my heart seemed farther from being accomplished than ever. But since coming home the Lord has again renewed my hope. He has again said I will give thee the desire of thine heart. TUESDAY, February 8, 1870. The boys and I cut and split wood again this forenoon. This afternoon I had to take mother out to Dover on another visiting excursion. We went to see Josie and Mrs. Ryerson this time. Spent the evening pleasantly with them. Blessed are the pure in heart says Christ for they shall see God. Not that they must wait for for Heaven to have the promise realised--it is fulfilled now. The good do see godliness everywhere. Where the bad man sees evil, the good man sees good and noble qualities. WEDNESDAY, February 9, 1870. We have been at the wood business again to day. Have been cuting up a big oak on the new-ground. Frank Wilson and his mother came out in time or dinner and staid with us until after tea. My experience in Jesus is still most precious. I feel that more than ever before my life is hidden with Christ in God. By the grace of God, my consecration was never more perfect; nor the witness of my acceptance more glorious. I feel that I have brought all the tithes into the Storehouse & joyously wait for the promised blessing. �THURSDAY, February 10, 1870. Charley has been spliting wood to day etc. My mother and I went up to Simcoe and gott there in time for dinner. We attended preaching in the W. M. church this afternoon by George Furgusson also this evening by Rev J. Wakefield. They are at present holding a four day meeting, with preaching three times each day. The meeting will be turned into a revival effort or rather protracted service, if prospects seem favourable. Thus far It seems to be rather a dull chance for a revival, but still they may have one. FRIDAY, February 11, 1870. We have all been at work at cuting wood to day, back on the new-ground. The weather has taken quite a turn since yesterday from being very cold to quite warm. It looks now like rain. Life is indeed a conflict. The foes of humanity seem lurking in at every turn to seduce and destroy the hopes of the Christian. My prayer is still for that blessing which the Lord has promised me. Although I believe His word yet it seems that I cannot help being harrassed with doubts and and fears concerning the matter. SATURDAY, February 12, 1870. We all cut wood this forenoon but this afternoon Henry and I went out to Dover. I called on Bro. German and had quite a chat with him. The weather has become quite cold again. My whole Soul is almost continually going out in prayer to God, for the accomplishedment of that event which my heart hath desired so long. "Except the Lord build the house they labour in vain that build it" I find but little sympathy except it be with Him who is touched with the feeling of my infirmities. He takes my burden. SUNDAY, February 13, 1870. My mother and I went out to Church at the village this morning. We heard our dear Bro. German preach. Went home with him and after dinner I went up to Woodhouse Chappel Also, to night I heard him preach again. His text to night was from Isaiah. For Wisdom and knowledge shall be the strength of thy times &c. The burden of my prayers is still for the desire of my heart. I thought that this thing would never come to pass but God has renewed His promise to me so often that I cannot doubt his precious word. MONDAY, February 14, 1870. �I have been working in the shop this forenoon at saw filing buggy fixing &c. I have had Charley threshing out peas and tearing down the strawstack &c. This afternoon mother and I went out to spend a few hours with Mrs. Beaupres according to a previous engagement. Had a pleasant visit. It has been raining to day and still the weather is still continues quite warm. My life, what is it what has it been? I have so often failed to discharge my duties and my progress Heavenward has been so slow that my past life seems almost a {blank?} TUESDAY, February 15, 1870. We cut wood this forenoon but this afternoon I did not help but worked in the shop. Towards night my mother and I went up to Simcoe to hear Rev. Mr. Ormistons Lecture on his travels in Europe. We found the roads very bad. The weather is now quite warm. & it thaws most of the time, hence the bad roads. The lecture to night did not meet my anticipations, although it was very good. Ormiston is upon the whole a very good Lecturer. His style is good and gestures excellent But there is no comparison between him & Punshon. WEDNESDAY, February 16, 1870. Henry went to Mill for me to day while I have had Charley spliting wood at the house. I have been working in the shop &c. We had a lot of visitors to come just before dinner Bro. German and wife with Miss Howell. I have been visiting with them most of the afternoon Enjoyed it much. Had some conversation with my Bro. G. about that matter, which, these days, has much of my attention and most of my prayers. I do feel to thank God for friends to whom I can open my heart. Sympathy is a great want here. THURSDAY, February 17, 1870. Charley has been threshing peas spliting wood &c. Henry went out after a grist & brought my sister home with him. I have been working in the shop--making a buggy-wheel. It is my first effort at waggon making and I am succeeding pretty well. It is well to live in the sunshine of God's favour. And to hasten as quickly as possible from the darkness of despondency and doubt. "Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee". How precious such promises to the burdened and weary Soul. FRIDAY, February 18, 1870. Charley has been threshing peas and drawing down the straw-stack. I went out to Dover to attend the adjourned Quarterly business meeting of the circuit. It was the first meeting of the �kind that I ever attended in the capacity of an officer of the Church. All passed off very nicely. The days pass quickly by one by one. The season allowed for our life work become more and more limited. We have indeed no time to spare by the way. But if we would make our life work a success it must be an unceasing work. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1870. To day Charley has been helping John Matthews thresh and I helped too this afternoon. I cleaned off the buggy this forenoon and made preperation for our proposed trip to St. George. I have unfortunately caught a very bad cold by some means or other and to night feel rather blue. Mother and Sisters family have gone up to Wilkinsons to night and I am staying at home. Am enjoying my loneliness much in prayer & meditation. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1870. The weather has been very cold to day. So much so that we have not ventured away any where else to meeting. Bro. German was here to dinner. He brought Miss H. with him. She wants to go with ma & I up to St. George. Bro. German gave me a letter of introduction to a friend of his at present attending The Hamilton College. This circumstance has done me good because I take it to be a token of God's favour. It came unsolicited & unexpected, but I fear unmerited. Our meeting this afternoon was a good one throughout. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1870. The weather was very cold this morning I had almost given up all hopes of getting started on our jurney. How ever after or rather, towards noon it seemed to get a little warmer. We started--Mother, Miss Howell and I and got to Boston in time for dinner. From there we came to Brandtford and are staying with Mrs. Hoyt over night. We have an exceedingly cold ride. My prayer is will God give me strength that I may endure all things with all meekness. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1870. We have been visiting and looking after little matters most of the day such as geting photo's &c. Towards dusk we started for St. George and arrived at Bro. Harris's about dark. Our friends were away from home but made their appearance in an hour or so. We have had an exceedingly pleasant evening with them. The past has been a day of considerable happiness in Jesus though some of my associations made me feel that I was among those who were strangers to His love. My Soul longs for the association of kindred spirits. �WENDESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1870. We spent a very pleasant forenoon at the house of our friend. After dinner Bro Harris and I went out for a drive. This evening I went with him to his protracted meeting at the Bethel Chapel. We went through Harrisburg. The meeting was rather interesting. Souls are being saved. Seasons of sweet communion are still granted me, and my will is becoming more & more lost in His will. He knows the desires of my heart & He alone can give. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1870. Mother and I started for Dundass about nine or ten. Our visit at St. George has been a very pleasant and agreeable one throughout. It did not take us long to go down to Dundass Found our friends there all well. I went down to the Plains Chapel with Bro. {illegible} to attend a Missionary Meeting there. This also was a pleasant little trip. Met with my old Friend Benjamin Clement, also made the acquaintance of several others. Among the rest Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry of the latter I formed a high opinion. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1870. I remained in Dundas until about three o'clock. Started then for Nelson via Hamilton. Took Maggie Laird to Hamilton & went from there to Nelson alone. Got there about dark. Found them all well. I went with them to meeting at the church. Heard Rev. Thomas Jeffry preach The sermon was splendid, and the prayer-meeting also was a powerful season of refreshing. I did not enjoy much, my visit as it seemed that my presence was not altogether appreciated or desired. Especially by {name obscured} SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1870. This forenoon I spent mostly at Springers but about eleven I went down to Ed. Sovereigns Frank and Emily went up to Jerseyville just before I started. I did not feel very comfortable about it, but then it is my desire continually, to commit all my way unto the Lord that He may direct my paths. As I have asked the Lord to lead me in this matter I consider that he has lead me and that by those paths which are most for my own good and His own glory. O Lord, give me, I pray thee a meek & trusting spirit. For Jesu's Sake. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1870. �This has been a stormy sunday, so much so that we did not venture away from the house. Spent the day at Mr. Sovereigns near Wellington Square. Tried to spend the day proffitably, and hope that its influence will be for good to my soul as well as of those with whoom I have been associated. My mind with refference to a certain matter has been changed and from doubting the promises of my Father I am again rejoicing in the hope that even yet the desire of my heart will not be witheld from me. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1870. I left Mr. Sovereigns this morning for Dundass Arrived at the latter place about eleven. The snow was pretty deep and the waggoning heavy. We left Dundass after dinner for home. Met with some little accidents on the way but did but fortunately not very serious. We stoped at Mrs. Canfield in Jarvis to warm & while there she got tea for us. Of course we enjoyed our little visit much. We found the roads at home quite different from what they were down below. There has been rain here, not snow TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1870. I have had Charley to work at cuting wood and threshing peas Most of the forenoon I spent in running arround trying to get some one to help me kill a beef which I thought to take to Hamilton to-morrow. Failed in my plans and this afternoon have been geting ready to start after the Bull to morrow. The weather still remains cold and I hope it may too for a couple of days at least. I have not before felt my whole soul go out in prayer to God for that blessing which is the desire of my heart in a more remarkable way than too-day. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1870. I started for Nelson this morning with the teem and sleigh after a Durham Bull Calf, which I bargained for with Mr Springer. I took dinner at Caledonia and arrived at my destination about sun down. Nothing unusual hapened me on my trip down only that the weather was exceedingly cold. I went with the family to the meeting, which still continues. One of local preachers of the circuit Mr. {Breckan?} preached from It is the duty of Men to pray, and not to faint. The text was a word in season to my poor soul. THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1870. I started for home this morning with the Bull about eight. My heart is weary of this sadness which has come upon me again despite my efforts to shake it off. It seems impossible that �the Lord sholud lead me as I have been lead of late unless it be for some good purpose. I know that his hand has been over me for good continually, and still I cannot doubt that my steps are ordered of Him for my own good and to his own glory. Lord take me and use me to thy glory and help me to be perfect continually in thee. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1870. I have not felt very comfortable after my journey down below. Got a fresh cold and it makes me feel bad. I have been working in the shop most of the day. Charley has been to mill this afternoon. Went up to Wilkinsons to night to spend the evening. Captain McFell and his wife were there. We had a very proffitable evening's conversation about religious matters. Was blessed with another precious season in prayer with refference to that thing which is, The desire of my heart. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1870. Charley and I cleaned up a grist this morning, of chop. I took it out to the mill and ma went along with me. We had dinner at George Hall's and had a pleasant visit with {Marsia?}. I called to see my Bro. German and had also a proffitable season in his company. Was pleased to hear that the special services at Woodhouse were prospering nicely. May the Lord pour out upon that people abundant showers of blessing. Looking to Jesus still striving to hang myself on His exceeding great and precious promises. SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 1870. Read one of {Punsherm?} sermons this morning. Remained at home until the afternoon servicer We had Bro German here to dinner. His sermon this afternoon was from I will not let thee go intil thou bless me. The sermon was excellent My soul was proffited by hearing it and my heart was made glad in hope of His favour My prayer to day has been very precious to my soul. The Good Lord seemed so near and that to own and bless. We had a good turn out this afternoon and our class-meeting was unusually large and interesting. MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1870. Charley has been busy arround the barn to-day tearing down the straw-stack threshing peas and so on. I went out to mill this afternoon with another grist of wheat. Brought back a grist of chop in its place. I am doing enough of this work now to last a while. The sleigh goes pretty well now, and this makes it a very good opportunity. I called at Bro. German's a little while �and had a proffitable interview with him about certain matters. it does me so much good to converse with him. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1870. I have had Charley drawing up wood to-day while I have been working in the shop, Finished up the buggy-wheel which is my first effort at waggon-making. Mother and I went over to Browns to spend the evening. It passed very pleasantly. "Happy is the man, beautiful as an object of contemplation, who feels himself, and who is, fortified as in an impregnable castle by habits of strictest virtue, and of the firmest faith in God! Trials come to him, sometimes betraying him, but he can say: 'None of these things move me. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1870. Charley has been spliting wood &c. to day I took ma out to Dover on a visiting expedition. We took dinner with Mrs. Coppway and afterwards I visited or rather called at a number of places. Amongst others at Mrs. Sovereigns where I had a great time with Mrs. H. Sovereign and Annie Douglas who was there helping make a quilt. We took tea and spent the evening at Walter Olds The past day has not been one of my brightest day yet my strength is all in HIm. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1870. My man has, as usual been spliting wood at the House. I went up to the blacksmiths this forenoon to get a tyre set on the new wheel which I have been making. Got it done all right. How needful that the moral structure of our life ben be not not neglected even for one moment. It is said that every action or thought of a man no matter how small is followed by its influences either for good or for evil. And that influence, or rather the result, may be lasting as eternity. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1870. Charley finished thresthing the pease to day. I have been working at a harrow which I have just commenced making. The past has been a very cold disagreeable day. To night we have had Captain Mcfell and wife to visit us. The question arises in my mind, for what am I living? Am I endeavoring with full purpose of heart to live for God's glory? The question no sooner comes than I can answer it in the affirmative. I do want to be a blessing for my fellows, a light which cannot be hid. �SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1870. The past has been a fearfully stormy day, & still it continues. Charley and I cleaned up the pile of peas which Charly has been making all Winter. This afternoon he has been threshing out some oats with the flail, while I have been working in the shop. "What is our life at its longest? What are the schemes upon which we must set our hand? We grow old while we yet feel young. Our bark that glided sweetly along the shores of life quickly gets out into the rapids beyond which are the roar and the foam of the great Niagara." SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1870. The past has exceeded all other days this winter for snow. We have now nearly a foot but it is drifted a good deal. This is the day of the Hagars vill Church opening but we could not even think of going, on account of the storm. Have spent the day in the house reading & writing &c. Have had some most precious seasons with my God. How true those words of the poet. "With thee conversing we forget All time and toil and care. Labour is rest and pain is sweet If thou my God art here." The burden of my prayer is still, for that blessing which the Lord has promised me. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1870. Charley has been busy tearing down the straw stack &c. too day. According to invitation mother and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon, and took took dinner with Mrs. Canfield. Met there with Miss Annie Thompson a young lady of whom I have heard a good deal. Was not disappointed in my Ideas of her. We went on down to Hagarsville to attend the tea-meeting. Before it came off there was a sermon by Rev. Mr. Grant (Presbyterian). The tea-meeting was a decided success the proceeds all told were $1.000 one thousand dollars TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1870. Charley has been threshing oats too-day. I have been busy at sundry jobs. We had visitors out from Dover. Mrs. Hall and Kate Riddell. I had to spend part of the time with them of course. Kate is quite a fine girl, in a good many respects. To night there came an old brother, to stop with us, by chance. He proved to be a good old man--a local preacher of our own body. His name is Henry Fox. He lives near Toronto. I was quite proffited with his company. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1870. �It stormed this forenoon more like February than March. Charley has been threshing oats &c. this afternoon I went out to Dover this af Bro. Fox went out with me. I took him to Wilsons and to {Mrs.?} German's. At the latter place there happened to be a lot of my young lady friends in to tea, I was induced to stay with them. Had a very pleasant little visit with them. Among others were Annie O. & Helen {I?}. I attended a lecture and Concert to night in the town hall. The lecture was on Affrica Livingstons travels &c by Charlton of Lyndock. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1870. Charley has been cuting and spliting wood. I have been working at my new harrow which I want to get done in time for the springs work. The weather to day has been as stormy as ever. The snow has got to be quite a depth "Feel deeply humble. Am so unlike Christ! And yet I dare not look at self, but keep looking to the Lamb of God. One look of penitance and faith to Him our present Saviour, is worth more than hours of self-abasement, or years of trying to make ones self better." FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1870. Charley has been cuting and spliting wood too day &c. I worked in the shop this forenoon and this afternoon have been spending the time very proffitably as well as agreeably in visiting with our old friend Rev. Thomas Woolsey. He & his wife came in time for dinner. Towards night we started for Woodhouse meeting. Called and took tea at father Philip Austins on the way. Bro. Woollsey preached to night. The meeting was an excellent one. A score or more were forward. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1870. Bro. Woolsey started away from us with wife this forenoon. I have enjoyed his visit very much. I went out to Shands this morning to see him about the boy which I have about hired. Went on to Dover & took dinner at Mrs. George Halls. Got a bag of Liverpool Salt and went over after Annie Douglass to go home with me. Succeeded in my project & have had a pleasant visit with her. I have been unusually busy to-night. I made brine and put it in the meat, &c. SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1870. I went out to the Port this morning to meeting, and took my friend Annie with me. Had a pleasant and proffitable conversation with her about religion and matrimony or the necessity �of two being agreed on that one point. Bro Thurlow preached. After service I went over to Bowlbys to dinner and got home from there in time for the meeting. Bro. German preached to us from the fourth commandment, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy". He did not spare any one in this matter but exposed Sabath desecrations generally. MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1870. Charly has been cuting down the strawstack and drawing out some manure to day. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see about changing my cloverseed for another kind. I purchased the "life of Lady Maxwell". I was pleased to hear of their having a good and a successful meeting at Simcoe after all. I am told that there have been some additions to the Church already and most of them young men. My desires are still all centered on God who alone can fulfill them TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1870. The boy whom I made an agreement with a while ago came to day and comenced work. I have hired him for one month, on trial at seven dollars per month. Charley and I have been cuting wood and the like to day. "God give thee power to get wealth". Who can doubt it? Who gives wisdom, understanding, skill, bodily strength, and health? Is it not God? And without these how can wealth be acquired. To God the wealthy man must account for the manner in which he hath expended the riches which God hath given him." WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1870. We have all of us been geting up wood in sled lengths to day. I find that this is about the handyest way after all. We dispense with a great deal of handling as well as runing back and forth from the woods. How narrow is the way we are called to walk in if we would enjoy constant communions with God! Yet it is surely consistent with every lawful situation and ocupation in life. I Feel His presence as much when at my work as when any where els. Bless God! THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1870. Worked again, this forenoon at geting up wood in sled lengths. The boys have been at the same work this afternoon. I went out to Dover this afternoon on business. Saw Bro. German and had from him news of a glorious revival at present going on at Woodhouse. He says that �the alter is crowded with penitents, many of them heads of families. I have great reason to thank God for a manifestation of His favour which I have had, this day to overtake me. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1870. We have been all of us, engaged at sundry jobs to day. The weather is still very cold and backward, indeed, more like February than March. I was down to see Mrs. Newcombe to night and have by the blessing of God been permitted to make some arrangement with her as well as with some others of a very satisfactory nature. It does do me so much good to have it in my power to pay my debts. He says, Owe no man any thing &c. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1870. The boys have been cuting wood to day &c. I went to town this morning with Brown's. The roads are pretty bad. I took out my cloverseed and left it at Martins's. Purchased a couple Bushells of another kind, besides a couple bushells of the Alsyke seed. I took dinner with Homer and Charlotte to day they have been on a trip down to Wellington Square and have just got back. She reports having seen E. S. and having had an introduction to him &c. Of course they are all well. SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1870. The past has been a fearfully stormy day mostly snow and wind from the East. Mother and I have not been away from home to church as a consequence. It has been a proffitable day to my soul, however, in my reading and devotional exercises. I have commenced reading the life of Lady Maxwell and find it to be an exceedingly interesting book, much calculated to encourage and strengthen the followers of Jesus. It delights me to read the lives of such holy persons & leaves the desire to go & do likewise. MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1870. We have all been to work to day as usual. I have been busy at the Harrow. The boy shoveling roads, spliting wood &c, & Charley has been threshing oats this afternoon. This forenoon he went after my Sister. We had quite a snow storm yesterday and to day there is more than eight inches of snow on the ground. I was down to Smiths this morning. We concluded to send off for a bushel of Norway Oats, together. I have not felt as much of the presence of God to day as in the {word obscured} �TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1870. The boys have been working at the wood pile again to day. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon and found the roads very bad indeed, worse than I ever remember seeing them before. I settled up some little accounts in Simcoe and came away better spirited. How tenderly does our Heavenly father care for His trusting confiding children. O Lord 'give me grace that I may render unto thee all the glory as well as my life--my all. I have manifested a rebellious ungrateful spirit to day. But may the Lord have mercy upon me. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1870. Charley fixed up some fence along the Side Road. This afternoon Henry helped him saw wood with the cross-cut saw. I have been working at my harrow as hard as possible all day. I am geting it pretty well done. O, how thankful I am that I am not always required to walk without the glorious presence of the blessed Redeemer. Some days I get well nigh discouraged but the past has not been one of those days. He has of a truth annointed me with the oil of gladness above my fellows THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1870. The boys have been working at the wood again to day, While I was busy at my harrow the forenoon. Mother and I started for Woodhouse this afternoon. We found the roads fearfully bad: At our place we had to drive through the creek, (at Allan Culvers) on account of the dirt being washed away from the end of the bridge. The water turned out to be very deep, so much so that the horse had to swim a little way. Fortunately we both walked over the bridge & Providentially escaped. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1870. We went to the Woodhouse meeting last night. It happened to be the last one. Bro Berman preached from "Come thou with us and we will do the good" &c. As the immediate result of the meeting twenty five have already given in their names as members on trial, Several of these heads of families besides a number of others who it is expected will yet join. Praise the Lord for his goo[d]ness. My own experience continues to be that of trial and temptation, And yet, Praise God, I am still kept from being utterly cast down by His almighty power. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1870 �The boys have been working at wood spliting to day. I have been busy at my harrow. The weather still remains quite cold & backward. How extremely varied is the Christians life. At one time his path lies through the sterile and barren waste, where he must depend entirely upon the miraculous gift of God for support with "the bread of Life sent down from Heaven. At another time he is permitted to walk through valleys of fertility and delight, where nothing seems wanting to delight his soul. SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 1870 We had to remain at home to day on account of the bad roads. and We were, however favoured with our own dear minister bro. German. He took dinner with us and preached this afternoon. Our congregation was of course, small but after all we had a good time. I have just been reading Dr. Clark's remarks upon Moses, and his mission. What a glorious example of piety and constantly confiding trust. How typical of Christ and his mission was his life and occupation. MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1870. Charley has been working at the strawstack and Willie spliting wood. While I have been finishing up my harrow. Have just finished up reading the writings of Moses, the Pentateuch. In reading it I have had constant recourse to Dr. Clarks Commentaries. This last named work has been of great benefit. I am following his direction in going from the Pentateuch to the four Gospels. This, he says, is of all others the most proffitable way of reading the Bible. Then the reading of Joshua is to be followed by the Acts. TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1870. The boys have been working at the wood to-day. I went to Dover this morning with the waggon after cloverseed, some barrels &c. Took my sister home also. Had dinner with Geroge Hall. I have for years, had a desire which God alone can fulfill. He has tried my faith much in withholding from me this blessing but still, after all the language of my heart is, In life or in death, I dare not trust myself to choose but I can trust Him who is to wise to err, too good to be unkind. I cannot but believe His promise is true. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1870. The weather has become warm again and now seems much like Spring. The boys have been busy to day as usual. H. M. Bucher in one of his Lecture-Room Talks says "I think �there is no intelligent, experienced Christian who has lived a long life of faith and trust in God, who does not testify that it is good to draw near to God, and his God, and ask for the things which he really needs. And yet probably no true Christian has not seen a mysterious pause between asking & recieving: No wonder his faith sometimes fails. No wonder that he sometimes thinks that God will not answer prayer. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1870. Still the beautiful weather continues and I hope soon to get to work again on the farm. The boys have been busy to day as usual. I went up to G. Matthew's this afternoon to see about some repairing &c. Coming back I stoped at John's. They told me that Leonora would go to the H. L. College week after next, if they could get some means of geting her there. This news pleased me much and rather than not have her go I would take her myself. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1870. The boys worked at the wood this forenoon, this afternoon we went to work fixing fences. The weather still continues very beautiful and warm. I have been writing a letter to my friend Miss Velmia Horlon who is at present at the Hamilton Female College. One says--'There is one single fact which one may oppose to all the wit and argument of infidelity--viz: that no man ever repented being a Christian on his death bed". A weighty argument indeed. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1870. William did not work this afternoon but went to Dover. I took mother out this afternoon. We went by the old plank or the Dog's nest way, and found it very bad. My readings of the Word are attended with greater benefit to my poor Soul of late than almost ever before. In asking the Lord to help me to behold beauty in His Law I have not asked in vain, but in addition to this blessing he makes me very happy with His own love in my heart. SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning for meeting. Heard our dear bro. German preach in the morning from the last few verses of the 12th Chap Hebrews. This afternoon heard the Baptist minister from {Villoria?}, Rev. Mr. Cox. He preached from--They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.' Bro. German preached again in our own church from 41 ver. XII chap St. Matthew, The men of Ninevah �shall rise up in judgement with this generation and shall condemn it, because they repented &c. MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1870. We have been busy at geting together our booms to day succeeded in geting two of the best ones to their places. We also altered the old bull and some hogs before noon. I have still an inward conciousness of being altogether the Lord's. O, how precious to have ones will altogether lost in His will. It requires sometimes, hard fighting with the world, the flesh and the devil to live such a life of faith, and yet I find that I am only happy when my trust is all in Him. Lord grant that I may do thy will on earth as angels do in heaven! amen! TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1870. We have been busy to day as usual at sundry jobs, and expect to start the plough to morrow. The weather still continues delightful and dry. Speaking of the power of a word, ones says-"Many a spirit as calm as the Summer lake, has been agitated like a sea upturned by the tempest, never again to enjoy repose, by the power of one word. Many a jentle word has fallen softly upon an acking ear, and ascending the stairway of the soul, it has nestled in some lonely recess of the heart, and will live forever there." WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day for the first. The ground is in nice order where he is working. I have been busy at sundry jobs, & so has Will. It has looked like rain this afternoon but now it has passed off and there is every appearance of a drought. Dr. Clarke says--when a man works, in whatever lawful occupation he may have, with an eye single to the glory of God, His every act may become an act of worship. What a privilege. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1870. Charley has been ploughing again to day. I went out to mill with a grist of chop, the last, I hope, for this Season. I recieved a letter from my friend Velmia Horton who is now at the Hamilton College. The weather continues beautiful and warm and to night it rains. Little disappointments and trials still cross my path but not without leading me, more than ever to put my whole trust in Him whose arm alone can save me. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1870. �The boy and I have been taking out the potatoes to day. I found them not saved as well as usual, there being a good many rotten ones. Took out about thirty two bushells. Charley has been ploughing to day. "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou are with me" &c. SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1870. Charley still keeps ploughing. Will is also to work as usual. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about geting a new plough, or my old one repaired. Concluded that the latter way would be the most economical, as he offers to make it into a new one for $12. They that observe the first Commandment says Dr. Clark--"See God in all things--think of Him at all times--has his mind continually fixed upon God--acknowledges Him in all his ways--who begins, continues, and ends all his thoughts, words and works, to the glory of His name". SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1870. We could not go away from home today on account of rain. We were disappointed this afternoon in not having our minister. We had a good prayer meeting however, and this made up partly for the disappointment. I met with a precious idea not long since, in Dr. Clarkes' remarks on the Lord's prayer. Speaking of--"Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven" he says that as the holy angels do not mingle iniquity with their loving obedience in heaven so He teaches us to pray that we may do his will on earth". And yet many would have us believe that this is impossible. MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1870. It has been raining to day so that we could no do much. The boy and I went to Jarvis this forenoon & this afternoon he worked with Charley cleaning up oats. Cousin Leonora is to start for the Hamilton St. F College tomorrow-morning. There seems to be something so mysterious in the present position of that matter which has been so constantly a subject of prayer with me for the past four years. And although it does seem to be more unlikely than ever before to be brought to Jesus, yet strange to say, when I take the matter to the Lord, He invariably gives me the richness of my acceptance, and the especial assurance that His most precious promises shall be fulfilled. TUESDAY, APRIL 19 1870. �The boys have beren fixing up fence most of the past day. Mother and I went out to Dover towards noon and such roads I scarcely ever saw in all my life. I was over to Bro. Germans this afternoon While thre I had a little conversation with him about that matter which I mentioned last night. For some little time I have desired to open my heart to him in this matter. After all I could not derive much benefit from the interview. It seemed so hard to express my whole mind so that he could understand me. O, how thankful I am that it is not so when I go to God. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1870. To day It has not been fit to work out on account of rain. The boys fixed up fence this forenoon this afternoon worked arround the barn. I have been working in the shop most of the the day. There has been in my mind the past day a good deal of uneasiness and doubt because some things do not come to pass as I would wish. But this I know is not right. I ought so to trust in the Lord that my soul might be like Mount Sion which cannot be moved. Lord help me to do all that thou requirest! THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1870. The boys have been fixing up fence to day. It is so weat that we can no nothing else. I have been working at a new wagon-rack and am geting it nearly done. This morning on rising my first desires were for a fresh plunge in the fountain opened up too sin and uncleanness. I felt a lack of strength but on making the effort found that my strength was renewed, as the eagles. The result of my interview was, another victory over the enemies of my soul. Had also at noon another precious season when I was even more than ever filled with His Love. FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1870. Started the plough again to day in the potatoe patch, in order to save time. I have hired Will. {B?} Courtney six months at seven dollars per month. This with his month on trial will make seven. He wanted me to keep him another month or until he could get another place, by the year but this I could not do. How varied are the means which our Heavenly Father uses to promote our spiritual growth. To day secret prayer has been, of all other means most beneficial, while on other days the greatest blessing comes from reading the Word &c. SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1870. �The boy and I worked at trimming the willows on the Big Flat this forenoon. while Charley has been ploughing all day. I went out to Dover this afternoon. Found the roads in a fearful state. Recd. word of the Norway Oats which Smith & I sent for, an agreeable surprise. The day has been just like a summer's day. My path seems beset on every side with difficulties. So numerous and formidable do they appear that I sometimes feel very much cast down and discouraged. Thank God, He is my covert from the storms and tempests of life. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1870. Started the plough this morning but found the ground too weat even on the Slice hill. The boy & I have been working in the orchard trimming trees &c. while Charley has been busy at different jobs. Another happy day has passed. Happy because of the presence of my master. Happy because of the inward consciousness that the life I now live in the flesh, I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. The language of earth cannot, even faintly, describe the blessedness of such an existence. Neither could the worldly understand it. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1870. This forenoon Charly and I got a couple of booms from Walters' place. This afternoon we comenced farming in earnest. Sowed four bushells of barley and got it nearly harrowed in. Mr & Mrs Hall came out this afternoon and made us a visit Sold them a cow for thirty five dollars. Diligent in business and fervent in spirits serving the Lord. This is my mottoe, and I am striving continually to fulfill all its requirements; & I find that by the grace of God alon is possible to even partially to succeed. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1870. Still we are fortunate enough to be able to continue our work at seeding. I sowed an additional five Bu. of Barley this afternoon in the field next to McBrides. The weather has turned colder, and appears to be more settled. Still the Lord sees fit to suspend the accomplishment of precious promises. Although this seems hard, yet I cannot doubt but that he does all things well. What I know not now I shall know hereafter. Then also shall we see Him as He is. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1870. The weather continues fine and we are at the seeding as usual. I finished triming trees this forenoon and this afternoon set out a lot of little apple trees of our own raising (about twenty). �Went out to night after money for the minister but did not succeed in geting any. I have been trying to get William Wilkinson to take charge of the class in my stead, in the absence of the Captain. But he does not seem willing to act. In this case it appears to be a duty which I cannot neglect. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1870. I finished sowing one field to day with barley. The five acre lot east of the house. This afternoon I went out to Dover on business and to attend the meeting of the Quarterly board. The first regular meeting of the kind, I think, that I ever attended. There was lively times for a while amongst some of the brethren and the business of the meeting could not could not be properly closed up on account of deficiency of in the ministers salary. Another effort is to be made and another meeting held. SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1870. This morning I went out to attend the Quarterly Meeting Service at Dover. The love feast was a delightful season from the presence of the Lord, The sermon, too, was excellent and the attendance large. My soul was much blessed throughout this service. But, alas! To night my heart is sad with the remembrance of a partially misspent day. Some of the Lords own reserved time has been missimproved. My priveleges have been glorious but oh now little my life has reflected his immage. How little the gratitude that I have felt toward my Heavenly Father. MONDAY, MAY 2, 1870. The beautiful weather still continues and we are trying our best to improve it. Finished sowing the field next to McBrides, and got it nearly done. I sowed a half bushel of the Norway oats in the same field. Feel truly ashamed of some thoughts, words and actions which have proceeded from me this day. What a humiliating downfall! Although I do desire in all things to please my God--yet there are within me the remains of sin which seem even yet to triumph of over The Spirit of my Redeemer. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1870. I finished sowing Grass seed in the field by McBrides and now we have thirteen acres all done but a little rolling and furrowing {out?}; We started another field to night. "Without Christ." How awful the present and eternal import of these words. And yet how many there �are who seem satisfied with the beggerly elements of this life. They will feed on husks although a feast of Good Things is prepared, without money and without price. Take away Christ and you deprive the Christian of his most precious hope. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1870. The weather has become very warm and Showery. We have not, however, been hindered from our work at seeding. We are now working in the field west of the woods which we hope to get done to-morrow. I am waiting or God to come for me said a little sick orphan boy to a jentleman who found him lying in some long grass with his eyes turned upwards. He took Father, Mother and little brother up to his home in heaven, and now I am waiting to go too, for mother told me that God would take care of me, and she never told me a lie. Yes! said the jentleman, God has sent me to take care of you. What a beautiful lesson of truth. TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1870. We have finished another field of seeding too day. This makes about twenty two acres. I went down to Jarvis after the plough which I have been giting made over new. One family, on earth and in heaven. Such are God's children All one in Him. Many have finished the work of which God gave them to do, and have gone down to recieve their reward, and to dwell with Christ. Many are still waiting and doing the Masters work, expecting ere long to join the sanctified in Heaven. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1870. We are now having a very weat time. It has rained nearly all day and rains still. The boys have not been able to do much. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning and I was in a great way to get back on account of the seeding, but it did me no good after all. "And he spake a parable unto them, to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint. This passage has again been a word in Season to my soul to day. The Lord has made me to feel the need of a certain blessing but only in Him. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1870. On account of the wet weather we could not do anything on the farm to day. I sent Charley to mill with a grist of wheat While I had the boy pulling or digging out stumps. This afternoon Mother and I went down to the New {Credit?} Mission where our friend Rev. Thomas Woolsey is stationed at present. Mrs. Coppway came to go with us. We found the roads very �bad but got there all right and found our friends all well and in very comfortable circumstances. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1870. I have to thank the Lord for glorious priveleges to day, such as but seldom fall to my lot. This is Mrs. Woolsys Quarterly Quart Meeting day an occasion which I never before witnessed amongst the Indians. Bro. Woolsey preached first, secondly we had Love-Feast and lastly the Sacriment. Many of the Indians were very happy in giving their experiences and throughout the meeting I enjoyed it gloriously. This afternoon we went to see old Mrs. Jones Rev. Peter Jone's mother who is 96 years old. MONDAY, MAY 9, 1870 We came home this forenoon and found the roads a great deal better. Found everything all right. Charly was ploughing and the boy geting out stumps. I went to ploughing this afternoon with all my might, in order to make up for lost time. Our girl has got into the notion of leaving us through the instrumentality of certain evil disposed persons. I hope, however, that in the Lord; He is my guide in matters of all kinds. I do not fear what man can do unto me. TUESDAY, MAY 10,1870. We are ploughing still, although the ground is very wet. Unckle Homes is doing a little job for us to day, plastering up a door in my bedroom. This afternoon I have been cleaning up the yard, burning brush &c, while the boy has been ploughing in my place. The weather, is, I think geting settled again. I am trying to take that matter to the Lord, with reference to the hired girl. I have always found Him a very present help in times of trouble and still I feel that no other can deliver. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1870. The boys worked at ploughing again to-day, in the ten-acre field. I have been busy working arround the yard all day geting things straightened up a little. The past, has been a happy day. I feel that my desire to live and move and have my being in God, even while I tabernackle in the the body, is being realised in a glorious measure. Isnt this a wonderful prvelege, and yet it is mine. The Lord has been leading me too day in a remarkable manner. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1870 �Working still as hard as possible at our seeding. We are now sowing the Ten-acre field and hope to finish it to morrow. "By the attonement of Christ for our sins heaven is opened to earth, and heaven opened on earth. The church militant and the church triumphant become one and the whole heavenly family in both, see and adore their common Lord. Neither the world nor the church nor the world, is left to the caprice of time or chance. Wherever we are, praying, studying, hearing, meditating His gracious eye is upon us". FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1870. We did not succed in finishing up the ten-acre-field to day as I anticipated yesterday. But it will take two or three hours longer. Saw Mr. Tisdale this afternoon, our new neighbour, who has lately purchased the Mandeville place. I think from his appearance that he will make an agreeable neighbour, as well as a thrifty farmer. He lacks one thing which is, of all others the most necessary to make a perfect man. He does not profess religion, unfortunately for himself. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1870. We finished up the ten-acre-field to day excepting clearing out the furrows. Besides this we cultivated up about four acres of wheat in front and I sowed most of it with barley. I went out to Dover to night and drove our two three-year-old colt to the buggy for the first time. Our girl Catherine left us to night in a very shabby way. But I hope that it will be for the best. Many of disappointments await us but I do hope that I may say with St. Paul, "None of these things move me. SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1870. If any man love the world the love of the father is not in him. We cannot serve two masters. O that I may serve Him with all my soul, with all my mind, with all my strength. We had our dear minister with us to dinner to day, besides several others who wanted to stay to our meeting this afternoon. There was a large turn out as it hapened to be the funeral sermon of James Dean's wife lately deceased. It fell to my lot to lead the class this afternoon. Had much liberty in performing my duties. MONDAY, MAY 16, 1870. We finished harrowing the field in front this forenoon and this afternoon commenced on our last field the New Ground. I spent most of the forenoon looking and enquiring after a girl but �my efforts, so far as I could see, were fruitless. By our girl leaving us we are left in a helpless fix. Mother is not at all able to do our work, without help. Mary Jane is with us now. This is a great help for the time being but she cannot stay long. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1870. I sowed a part of the new ground to day and we got it nearly harrowed in. This afternoon mother and I went off in search of a girl. I left her at Jarvis and went on down to Dick's. Found some consolation in the prospect of geting one of their girls to help us. One Says: -"In heaven, all Gods servants will be satisfied with his dealings and dispensations with them, and shall see how all conduced like so many winds to bring them to their haven; and how even the roughest blasts helped to bring them homeward". WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1870. Charley and I have been ploughing in the new ground to day. Got along very well. To morrow we hope to finish ploughing if all is well. I have had the boy doing some little jobs to day. There wre some men here to day with a new kind of roller & I was foolish enough to take ten dollars stock in the concern. The weather continues very beautiful and quite warm. Mrs. & Mr. Hellzer were here to tea to night. My religious experiences is not so bright as usual. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1870. We did not quite finish the ploughing The new ground to day as I expected, but we almost acomplished it. The boy has been digging stumps and doing chores. "Hold up, hold on, hold on, hold out, hold fast that which you have recieved; Still watch, still pray, still believe; fight and run that you may obtain: it is but a little while, and he that comes, will come and will not tarry; it is but a little while and your warfare is accomplished and your iniquities shall be everlastingly sepperated from you: your sins and sorrows, tears and fears, fled and gone-gone forever and you meet with an unspeakable award". {illegible} FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1870. Still the days go flitting by, one by one. How truely as some one has said "Time and tide wait for no man." Surely the man is as one walking in "Egyptian darkness" who does not put his trust in God. It is not for us to know what a day or an hour may bring forth. But if our will is lost in the will of our Makers, then is our life hidden with Christ in God. Here, and here alone is pure and unalloyed happiness found in time and in eternity. �SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1870. Charly harrowed the last of our barley this forenoon and this afternoon he and the boy went to Solomon Austins Raising. Mother and I have been out to Dover and up to Woodhouse after a carpet. It rained while on our way but not enough to do us much damage. It is splendid growing weather now. What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter. What a consolation! All that He does with us is for our good, and yet it is only by faith that we know it. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to meeting. our Bro. German preached. Mary Jane went out with us too and is going to stay until after Queens Birth day. I felt so unwell that I did not get any good of the service in the church. We went home as soon as possible, and I spent the remainder of the day in my bed. People talk of true greatness, but alas, how slow they are to see where these elements are found. Are they not treasured up in the Christians heart as jewells rich and {word obscured} MONDAY, MAY 23, 1870. The past has been an uncomfortable day with me, bodily. Have felt quite unwell, so much so as to prevent my doing any kind of work. The boys have been doing some little jobs, such as planting potatoes &c. To night they killed the veal. We have had some very heavy showers of rain to day and last night and everything is growing splendidly. It is said that the word Husband means literally "the band{?} of the house, and wife means a weaver. The husband is supposed to bind the household together {illegible} band does the {sheep?} TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1870. This day is Queen's birthday, and we, of course, had to observe the usual custom. All hands of us went out to Dover. There was a great crowd present but all that I saw was the people. This I enjoyed a good deal as I came across quite a number of old friends. besides I became acquainted with several fine intelligent looking young ladies which pleased me even more. I took dinner with some of my friends, the Sovereigns on the Hill and had a pleasant time generally. I can still say and I hope I always may that my delight is to do the Will of God. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1870. �Charley has been ploughing the potatoe ground yesterday, or rather to day. The boy has been helping me plant potatoes corn beans &c. I went out to Dover this morning after my sister as our hired girl has not as yet made her appearance and mother cannot possibly get along alone, at present. Bro. German sent after his cow this after-noon. I am to have twenty five dollars for her. She is quite small but a very do good little cow for milk. I think that he gets her at a bargain But then it is to a minister. THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1870. The boy and I have been cleaning out some furrows in the ten-acre field to day &c. Charly has been preparing the potatoe ground. Have heard, through the day, several rumors of "fenians" through the day and to night I was told that our volunteers had a fight with them down at Ridgeway & killed thirteen. I have been unusually blessed in prayer too day. My desire has fervently gone up to God through his dear Love. The assurance that His exceeding great and precious promises should never fail was never more glorious. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1870. Bro. German came out to day after his cow, she having got away last night and came home. We have all of us been busy at planting our potatoes and corn which we hope to finish tomorrow. There continues to be quite exciting news about the Fenians, from different points. There are symptoms however that it will be a short-lived raid. This is as I would wish it. But it will be of great expense to the country notwithstanding. I am happy in my Saviour. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1870. The boys and I finished planting the potatoes and corn to day or rather this forenoon. This afternoon the boys washed the sheep, While I went up to Woodhouse after Ma's carpet which Uncle Holmes has been weaving. Stoped in Dover on the way back for the mail and some other little matters. Henry came home with me. I feel greatly discouraged to night as I do quite often. I do not wish to doubt the promises, but notwithstanding this my faith is sometimes weak. SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1870. I went over to the church this morning and heard Mr. {Ebersoule?}. He gave us a very good discourse. We had our dear Bro. German with us to dinner to day. I esteem as such a prvilege to have the minister stop with us. He gave us, as usual, an excellent discourse. It �seemed again to be my duty to take charge of the class. In fulfilling this obligation I was greatly blessed by God. His presence was manifested in an unusual manner, to the joy of our souls. Bro. {illegible} was with us after a long absence. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1870. Charley has been rolling the New Ground Barley field to day. Will Has been cleaning out ditches &c. While I sowed a lot of grass seed this forenoon. This afternoon Mother and I went down to Jarvis. I went on down to Dicks to see about a hired girl but was doomed to be disappointed again. How mysterious are the paths by which we are lead. It seems impossible to understand the dealings of God with us. But He says "What I do thou knowest not now but shall know hereafter. TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1870. Charley has been rooling barley again to day. We finished up about twenty acres to night. I have yet one small piece and then we will be done. I went off this morning after Fanny Banister to help us. She came this afternoon. I called on the minister Mr. Ebersoule who lives at the corner of our place this morning and had quite a pleasant and proffitable talk with him about that which lies nearest my heart, the religion of Jesus. Nothing delights me so much as this glorious subject. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1870. I have had Charly ploughing to day or rather this afternoon and this forenoon he finished rooling the barley ground. I took my sister home to night after tea. "When I look upon the {illegible} of the great sages Addison, every emotion of envy dies in me. When I read the epitaph of the beautiful every inordinate desire goes out. When I meet with grief of the parents on the tombstones, my heart melts with compassion. When I see the tombs of parents themselves, I consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must {illegible] THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1870. Charly has been ploughing again to day and got it nearly done. The ground has become very hard and dry. This afternoon we have been blessed with a little sprinkle of rain. Our folks are cleaning house now and I will be glad when they get done with it. The Conference at {Toouls?} is now in Session and from the reports they are having a Glorious time. The �delegates from the {H.E.} Church are the Dr. Lowry{?} & Dr. Lindsay {illegible} England {illegible} Jarvis Guild{?}. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1870. Charley finished ploughing the peas ground this morning. I sowed it afterwards and to night he had got it about done except rolling. I was up to George Matthews this morning to see about geting the old waggon repaired. I am living in constant expectation with refference to a certain blessing which the Lord has permitted to become the desire of my heart. It is not because I see any outward token of His favour that my hopes are so bright; but because of the sacred nearness to Him which I enjoy while in communion with Him about this matter. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1870. The boys have been drawing out manure to day for the first. I went out to town towards night. Stoped at Bowlbys and put in my horse on account of the bridge accross the dam not being completed. I stayed all night on account of rain. Who can say, that the Lord does not do all things well. True it seems hard to walk by faith, sometimes, and not by sight. Yet Lord I beseech thee help me that I may not forget that thou hast said, "What thou knowest not now thou shalt know hereafter." SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 1870. I was weather bound last night in Dover so that I stayed all night at Bowlbys. Came home this morning as soon as possible. Went to hear Mr. Ebersoule this morning. This delightful day of rest has passed, thank God, not altogether without proffit to my poor soul. Have had some deligthful seasons of communion with Him when I felt to an unusual degree the glorious presence of the Master. I am seeking continually that the desire of my heart may not in any way be mingled with iniquity. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1870. The boys have been drawing manure to day from below the horse stables. I have been doing little jobs most of the time. This afternoon I had some visitors and this kept me from my work. Mr. Isaac Austin was here, just from Kansas. "In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort; thou hast given commandment to save me for thou art my rock and my fortress." �TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1870. The boys were at the manure drawing this forenoon as usual while I worked at sheering sheep. Got them all done to night. My flock only consists of twenty old sheep now besides the lamb so that I can sheer them in a day with out much difficulty. We had some friends here from Simcoe to day Mrs. Murphy & Mr James A. Lyons. The drouth still continues although not without indication of rain. The purchase of the Redeemer's blood is still the cause of much gratitude & joy. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1870. We comenced our Statute labour to day. Got five days done, out of fifteen which I think a good beginning. The drought still continues although it looks like rain occasionally. The Psalmist says--"One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life." What a glorious desire--to dwell with God in his own home with his own people perpetually. "To behold the beauty of the Lord which The bible says is His Holiness." "And to enquire in His temple. Seeking to know His will in all matters." THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1870. We worked on the road again this forenoon. This afternoon we were blessed with a delightful shower. I went to Dover to night on horse-back. Found the roads quite muddy. Received a letter from my old friend F. W. S. to night which was very unexpected. I[t] did not however contain anything specially interesting more than this, that all were well. This circumstance makes my heart exceeding glad in the Lord, because it seems to be a token of his favour. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1870. It rained nearly all the forenoon, and we gladly took a rest. This afternoon we have been working in the roads as usual. To morrow we hope to finish up this work. It is a happy omen to see the churches of Christ drawing nearer together and presenting an unbroken {phaton?} front to the enemy. This unity of spirit is an evidence of the presence of the Holy Ghost among the churches. On the day of pentecost the church prayed with an accord & note the result. Will not the present union lead to the same outpouring of the Holy Spirit? SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1870. �We worked on the roads again this afternoon or rather this forenoon and this afternoon after we had worked about an hour it comenced to rain and we have had a splendid shower. Mr. & Mrs. Hall were here to day on a visit. He took the cow which he bought a while ago. "But none of these things move me, neither count I any life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have recieved of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God." SUNDAY, JULY [sic] 12, 1870. Another holy day has past, but alass! I have to mourn that it has been in a measure misspent. These are the days in which we are not to think our own thoughts or speak our own words, days to be consecrated wholely to God and the six days work with its cares and toils forgotten. Thank God! I have still the witness of my acceptance with Him notwithstanding the associations of the day, which were in a great measure unavoidable. Our service was dropped on account of John Stephensons burial. Our minister attending it. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1870. The boys have been drawing out manure to day from the barn-yard. I have been hoeing corn most of the day. "In spite of the world the flesh and the devil have faith in God. Trust in Him; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Think of past experiences of His mercy, recall the many promises of His word. Consider His ability willingness and truthfulness, and trust Him with all your interests for time and eternity." O, for a perfect faith in Him who is to wise to err to just to be unkind. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1870. Still I keep the boys at the manure and expect it to be a two week job for them. I cultivated out the corn myself. My past experience has proved over and over again that without a momentary trust in the all atoning merits of the Redeemers blood to cleanse me from all sin, the evil one will creep into my soul and beguile me into some evil path before I am scarcely aware of my danger. I am trying to trust Him with a perfect trust with His grace assisting me, continually: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1870. We are at our manure hauling still. I felled the {cach?} for ma this morning and went to Dover afterwards after Mary Jane. The roads are very muddy. Though my desire continually is to �lead a holy life yet "while I would do good evil is present with me". I am sometimes discouraged but O there is an all sufficiency of grace for all my need. What a joy! He is my reffuge from the storms and ills of life. My experience to day has been variable and unsatisfactory. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1870. Our manure hauling still progresses slowly. I have been working myself at hoeing corn most of the time. But as we have had visitors, Mrs. {Laings?} and Mrs. Hall, my time was partially taken up in their company. "Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High. And call upon me in the day of trouble I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me." To do his commands is my hearts desire in all things for His precepts are my delight. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1870. Charly did not work to day but went off with Brown & Smith up to Windham Hill and I have been hoeing corn & the garden's stuff. To night I went out to Dover with my sister. "Shew me thy ways, O, Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth and teach me, for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Remember O Lord thy tender mercies, and thy loving kindnesses; for they have been ever of old." XXV Psalm. SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1870. Charly has been drawing out manure again to day. and the boy has been helping him most of the time. Mother and I went up to Simcoe this after-noon. I got a book to day which I have been wanting to see for a long time. "Daniel or Face to face with God. "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? --Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart wait I say on the Lord. SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 1870. Mother and I went out to town this morning to meeting but ma did not feel able to go after all. She has taken a very bad cold. But I went. Another one of God's own days has past but alas! I cannot render a good account of its precious moments. I have not spent it altogether with an {eye?} single to His glory. I have squandered God's own time to no purpose and the remembrance of my time is grievous unto me. I feel that I have forfeited my right to that blessing which God in His infinite mercy & goodness has promised me. �MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1870. The boys are still hauling out manure. I have been taking a load of wheat to Dover. I turned it into Mr. Halls store-house and intend to take an open receipt for it until I see fit to sell. This has been a day of the severest conflict, and even yet the storm is not over. I have endeavored to flee to the Rock of my Salvation but my efforts have apparently been in vain. I have not yet the witness of my acceptance, and I am almost in dispair with refference to the blessing which has been so long the desire of my heart. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1870. Still the boys are hauling out manure Will helps me part of the time, to clean up my wheat. I took out another load of wheat to-day and got another load cleaned up ready to take in the morning. "Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall." How carefully should these words be considered. There is to be no dependence placed in the arm of flesh but our trust must ever be in the arm of Omnipotence. Yet how natural it seems to exalt ourselves. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1870. I have been drawing out wheat again to day which job I finished up to night. Have taken out altogether almost thr two hundred bushells. The boys have been drawing out manure as usual. One truly says--"There is everything in the habit of religion. It is indispensible to Christian effort that one has a closet, a special place for prayer. I put it to my Christian brethren weather every one has not some particular place in his room. "I cannot pray by myself with half the comfort, if I have not my own little place". How needful that we commence this habit in youth and follow it to old age. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1870. The boys are at the same work yet. I have been busy geting ready for haying, which I want to commence to morrow. Mother has had a lot of visitors to day. My sister and Mrs. George Hall; Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Tisdale. This is accounted for, partly by our having plenty of strawberries. In reviewing the religious experience of the past day I see nothing that I have cause to regret having done neither do I feel condemned for having gone astray from following the Master. It is all by divine grace. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1870. �The boys have been drawing out manure to day as usual. This afternoon Mother and I went up to Simcoe and came back by Dover. I mailed a little note to F. M. S. while in Dover. We had a couple of pumps put in this morning. One in the well by the door and the other in the cistern at the barn. This is a great convenience which I don't see how we have got along such a great while without. I am geting ready now for a trip down to the {H-illegible} W. F. College. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870. I comenced haying to day. Had one of the Ball's {Ohio?} mowers and find it a great improvement on the St. George Machine. Charley went to help Tisdale get up his hay this afternoon. I cut most of the field by Brown's to day. My devotional exercises to day have been delightful as well as proffitable. The cloud that almost obscured the {Sun?} of righteousness from my view at the beginning of the week has now quite past away & I am abiding under the shaddow of the Almighty. SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 1870. Our dear Bro. German preached to us this afternoon. Unfortunately there was a small congregation and he had almost to preach to a house full of emptiness. The Class-meeting was good although very small. Had considerable liberty by the grace of God, in talking to my dear fellow classmates. I went out to Dover to night to meeting. After Service, two young ladies came home with me--Miss Bessie Scott & Miss Annie Douglas. They are going with me to morrow. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1870. I started on my trip down below, but feel rather dubious about leaving home in the midst of haying. I have been intending to go down so long, however, that I can scarcely think of giving it up under any circumstance. Annie & Bessie came down with us. I enjoyed my ride down very much. We arrived at {jont?} Carpenters about nine and had our tea there. Have thought to day a good deal concerning the matter of a companion, but still I would be lead of God. TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1870. Remained at {Jont's?} until afternoon when Annie and I started for Hamilton expecting to attend the concert at the W. F. C. I went immediately to see cousin Nora but failed in my object as Dr. Rice said, the young ladies were preparing for the Concert. He gave me two �tickets however for to night and to morrow night. We went to the concert and enjoyed it splendidly. The young lady performers did their work well, although they seemed to be a little bashful, some of them. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1870. Drove over to the city again this morning and took Dora S. with me. Spent the time in doing a little business also in visiting at the College with some young ladies. Nora {Velmea?} Horlon & Miss R. Wallace from Elora. My friend Mr David Horlon was there too. We had a good visit together. Dora & I attended the closing exercises to night. I was greatly delighted with it. Saw Dr. and Mrs. Philp. Alice said that Frank had not yet recovered from the chill fever. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1870. Nora, Dora Sovereign and I left Hamilton for home about midnight last night and got home about six in the morning. We got along very nicely. Found Bro. Thomas Woolsey here from the new credit mission. He came Monday and was taken sick after he got here and could not go home since. Found them all well excepting Fanny who has given up work and left us on account of her ill health. I have spent a very sleepy day to day. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1870. We had quite a rain last night. Eough to prevent us from working in the hay to day. As yet we have only about three loads in which we got in yesterday afternoon. We have been working to day in the corn and potatoes. I went off this afternoon in search of a girl but came home as I went. The Lord blessed me with a renewed assurance of his favour with refference to that thing which has so long been the desire of my heart. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1870. We finished up our field of hay this forenoon. The field by Brown's. This afternoon there was a shower of rain which prevented us from doing any more in the hay. We had Mrs. German here this afternoon also Miss M. Howell. Trials and diffulcties will appear but to overcome them what can we do of ourselves. My path seems very dark at times, but an occasional ray of light reveals itself through the one {di-?} of the Word. SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1870. �We all went to Dover this morning to church. Got there in time to hear the sermon but not the text. But I found out afterwards that it was from the following "And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it". The sermon contained much of the marrow and fatness of Christs gospel. My soul was particularly happy when the subject of the Christians equality with the angels and with the Church triumphant was mentioned. It is a glorious {thence?} indeed, worthy of our most devout gratitude to God. MONDAY, JULY 4, 1870. Working in our hay now. Fine weather has come again and I hope it will continue. Henry commenced work to day. He is going to work for me through haying and harvest, by the day. I am to give him the going wages. The ways of God are not our ways, if they were, how much better it would be for us. Yet my soul is fixed. I would continue to say: "I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. This morning a little disappointment occured when, for a time, I felt that all these things were against me. TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1870. Working still, as hard as ever. Making some progress too. Thanks God. I am fully satisfied that without His blessing we can do nothing even in a worldly point of view. Last night we were visited by an abundant shower of rain. Today we finished cuting the Big Flat and besides we got in four loads. one of my horses is quite sick with the distemper. This prevents us from driving with two teams as I intended. Henry has been helping us again to day. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1870. It rained most of the forenoon so that we could not work at the hay. This afternoon however we got at our work. We are now geting the 'Big Flat' pretty well under way and we hope to finish it to morrow. We had Mr. Ebersoule to see us to night. I am now reading in my Bible the last of first Samuel. It contains some beautiful lessons of Godliness and forbearance. Such examples are indeed worthy to be followed. Lord help me, to love my neighbour as myself. THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1870. We could not do much this forenoon on account of rain, but this afternoon we went to mowing and went to town after tea. Mr. Hall was here to day. He brought us good news about the prospects of a railroad. The probabilities now are, that we will soon have three �roads instead of our {bane?}. The Great Western Air line, the Great Southern and the Port Dover & Hamilton Road. It would be a strange turn sure enough if all these roads were to be built in a year or so. I do hope they may. FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1870. We have been working all day to day in the hay. This forenoon we cut the little piece of flat below the house and this afternoon we have been drawing in from the Big Flat. To night just after we had finished our milking I had to do a job which I hope never to do again. The bench on which we had our bee hives upset and broke up the honey and left the hives in an awful state. For a time I was much perplexed but soon went to work and fixed up the bench as well as I could & put the hives up again but in doing it got stung badly. SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1870. The past has been a fine day for hay-making. Of course we have improved it as much as possible. We finished up the 'Big Flat' this afternoon. Altogether we took about sixteen loads of hay of that field. Rather a small field for fifteen acres of ground. I am still trying to live in hope of the blessing which God has so often promised me. The assurance was renewed again this morning, on reading "He will withold no good thing from them that walk upright." SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1870. The past has been a day fraught with priveleges and blessings. I went to hear Bro. Ebersoule preach this morning and this afternoon Bro. German preached. We had a very good congregation. The sermon was excellent. And then our class meeting afterwards was unusually a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. It was my privelege under God to recieve a new member {on trial?} to day. One of whom I had but little hopes, but he has been drawn by mercy & power of God to seek salvation. It was Andrew Smith, a man more than fifty years old. Monday, July 11, 1870. We almost finished geting in our hay this morning before the rain came on. Since the rain commenced there has been a vast amt. of water fallen. I went out to Dover this morning after a girl of whom we heard last night. The Lord has prospered me in this matter and has sent us a servant without whom it is almost impossible to do. We have been geting ready for the �harvest this afternoon. My heart is still happy in Jesus, and I feel that my life is only complete in Him. Tuesday, July 12, 1870. The rain yesterday has made the ground very wet. We have had to leave our haying and to day we have been cuting thistles. Another day has past with its toils and trials. The Lord has been with me to day, and my soul has been happy in Him. Surely in His presence there is fullness of joy, and pleasures for ever more. Besides there is in my soul such a marvellous feeling of security from all the blighting ills of life, when my trust is stayed in Him. "For ever here my rest shall be close to they bleeding side." Wednesday, July 13, 1870. We all cut thistles this forenoon. This afternoon Charley went at it with the mower. While Will and I have been working in the corn. "And the blood of Jesus Christ His son cleanseth us from all sin". What precious news! Surely it is sweeter than the sound of gushing waters, and more precious than tidings of deliverance to the captive exile. And yet how few of sin stricken mortals regard with any delight such glorious truths as these. What a proof of our depravity. Thursday, July 14, 1870. This morning we finished drawing in our hay from the Flat in front of the house. After we got this job doine we got the reaper ready for work, and I went arround the wheat field a couple of times. I went out to Dover to night on a little business. {Mr.?} Hall gave me a check for fifty Dollars, on the wheat. Our friend and Bro. F. Woolsey came this morning with Miss Woolsy. They stayed with us most of the day. The Lord is with me still. FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1870. To-day we have been into our harvest, with all our might. Mr. Tisdale helped us with his boy. We got our eleven-acre-field about two-thirds done and nearly up in shock. We find the wheat quite as good as we expected, and it is so plump that it shells now although the straw is green. "The fruits of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, faith, goodness, temperance." This is the fruit that God expects. Shall we not strive with His grace to do all He expects of us? SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1870. �Our calculations for today were reversed by rain. We have been cuting thistles &c. most of the time, or rather the boys have, while I have been working at my waggon-rack. "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God." "Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds." "Make not provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereoff." This doctrine does not agree with human nature consequently it requires great grace to fulfill it. SUNDAY, JULY 17, 1870. My mother and I went out to Dover this morning to meeting. Mrs. Coppway went with us. She having been visiting us a few days. We heard our Bro. German preach in the Presbyterian Church. His text was these words of Moses. "I will now turn aside and see this great sight why the Bush is not burned." He spake of the Church of God as representing the burning bush and the turning of the sinner from darkness to the light of the gospel to the turning aside of Moses: Moses He said was one of the most highly favoured of all mortals. MONDAY, JULY 18, 1870. The ground was so wet this forenoon, that we could not get to work at our wheat. The boys cut weeds &c while I worked at my rack. This afternoon we finished cuting the field of wheat which we commenced last Saturday or rather Friday. Tisdale and His boy helped us. Mr Hall was here to dinner. He said that our railway prospects were still brightening. This has been a day of sweet rest to my soul though many thoughts have arisen to cause me to doubt His word. THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1870. Charley and Will went to help Tisdale to day, in His harvest. I have been binding and seting in shock most of the day myself. "I am the true vine and my Father is the Husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away, and every branch that beareth fruit, he pruneth it, that it may bring forth more fruit." What a precious relation is this, to exist between us and the Son of God. The branch is always the same nature as the vine and the fruit also must be the same. FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1870. We went to work this morning in the field in front of the house. The wheat there is prety ripe too, but not suffering. It rained again most of the forenoon, so that we could not do much. But �this afternoon we finished cuting the piece, and got it mostly up in shock. Mr. Lang was here to day from Dover to buy my wheat which I took in lately. I told him that he might have it and at $1.10 c. per bushel and I have been sorry ever since that I did it. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1870. We have been cut wheat to day in the orchard or rather the boys have. I haave done but little on account of the great blunder I made yesterday in selling my wheat to that man. I went out this morning to settle up and thought that the matter was through with but Henry came out again to night after me. He said that they were going to sue me for damages in not paying the storage. But I soon straightened this with the help of of my Deliverer. FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1870. Charley and I have been cuting barley with the reaper to day in the field by McBrides. Got it done in time to get in two loads of wheat. Henry has been helping me again to day. Night before last we were visited by an unusually heavy and severe thunder storm. One of our nearest neighbours had his barn burnt with lightning (Solomon Austin) He had only just got it finished & his hay in fortunately he had it insured for a considerable amt. SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1870. We have been able to draw in with two teams to day and by so doing have succeeded in geting in all the wheat excepting one load in the orchard. There have been about twenty six loads, in all. Neighbour Tisdale has kindly helped me to day with his boy & team, hence our success, with the blessing of God, has come. How pleasant it is to have good neighbours. I have been very happy to day in Jesus. He has favoured, with His presence all the day long, to the joy of my poor soul. Precious Saviour! SUNDAY, JULY 24, 1870. The weather has been exceedingly warm to day. This afternoon however we have had another thunder-shower which has somewhat cooled the atmosphere. This was the day for our service and in the absence of our dear Bro. German who has gone off on a two weeks tour through the States, we had Bro. Smith of Simcoe to preach to us. He is one of our local Preachers. I was sorry that the congregation was so small as this is the first time that our good Brother has been with us. �MONDAY, JULY 25, 1870. We had another rain last night & yesterday. The ground has been so wet that we could scarcely work the reaper this afternoon. We made out to cut most of a five-acre field of barley however. Henry turned out the barley in the field by McBrides, & we hope to get it in to morrow. Our girl {Lizzie?} Leffler went home to day but Fanny Banister came in her place soon after or rather before she went. Our harvest this year is not so heavy as last but the wet weather makes it tedious work. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1870. We have been able to draw in barley this afternoon. Got in four loads besides one load of wheat from the orchard. To night it has every appearance of rain, but I hope it will not come this time. Charley has been helping Tisdale most of the day. In reviewing my Christian experience for the past day I see much to feel sorry for that I have done, both in thought, word, and deed. This is too much the way with me continually. What a mercy if I get to heaven after all my {illegible}. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1870. We had a heavy shower last night and another one to day and now it is very wet. We have not done any thing to day of any account. I have been making preperations to thresh tomorrow. We have had Bro. John Gilbert to visit us to day with his wife. I have still with me the presence of my Divine Master, which makes my heart exceeding glad in Him. I feel that He is directing my steps, though many times I am fearful and unbelieving. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1870. It is again my privilege to record another instance of the goodness of God in the success which has attended the labours of the past day. I know that there can be no prosperity with His peculiar blessing. We have been threshing to day, and have got our job done for this time. We threshed two Hundred and Sixty Eight Bu. of wheat and fifty Bu. of barley. It has been a very favourable day for our job. It was so wet that none of us could do anything at our harvest. The barn is empty now, for Bales. FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1870. �Judging from appearances we are now going to have fine weather again. I do hope that it may continue. But the Lord knows best. We have been geting in barley to-day or rather, most of the day. Finished the field by McBrides excepting the raking. Henry has been helping us. One of the companions of my childhood days has come to our neighbourhood, Minerva Flanders. She does not look at all like she used to. She is very unwell with the Consumption. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1870. We have been working in the barley to day. Got in our two first fields excepting the raking of our field. I made a stubble rake this forenoon and this afternoon have been using it. The weather is still very fine. How glorious are the paths of our Creator, and His footprints--who shall not see them. Our own frail frame how fearfully and wonderfully is it made. Besides everything which our eyes behold all tell us that we have a great God, & that He is good. SUNDAY, JULY 31, 1870. My Mother, Sister, and I went out to Dover this morning. We heard the Rev. H. Craigie (Presbyterian) preach in our Church. I heard Rev. Mr. Cox, the Baptist minister this afternoon. We took dinner at Mr. Halls. Feel very much the need of a Companion in Christ, but more especially in these holy days. It is in my heart to observe these days and to do in them no evil. But under present circumstances I find it impossible to keep out of such Company as I do not desire. MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1870. We comenced cuting the ten-acre-field to day. It was not all ripe, but near enough to do it no harm. Henry helped us again to day. The weather is becoming warm again and to night it felt like rain. My experience the past day in Christ has not been the brightest, but rather one of the darkest of my life. I am thankful that such seasons are not without proffit to the soul. If they were not how irksome would they be. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1870. Henry and Will have been helping Tisdale to day. Charley has been helping him this afternoon too. The weather is still very fine and favourable for our harvest work. Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers is a divine injunction & they who transgress the laws of god are almost sure to reap the consequences. Solomon one of the wisest of men �sinned in this respect; and only see the terrible fall that followed it. And even now there are examples. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1870. We had another rain last night also to day so that our harvest opperations are suspended for the present. I sent Will to mill with a grist of wheat to day. We have been fixing the road through the woods to day, besides some other little jobs. The thought came to night--How pleasant must be the life of the man of fortune. Of course this is a suggestion of Satan. Then followed a counter suggestion which made my heart leap within me for joy. How much more substantial and real the happiness of the man who lives {to?} God. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1870. The weather is fine again and we are making some progress in our harvest. Henry has been helping us again to day. I have hired a man (House) to cut the new Ground Barley by the job. He comenced today. We have been drawing from the ten-acre-field to day. I have met with a loss lately. Old Nell's colt, a yearling, some how or other got cast under the fence along the creek and in getting up kicked himself fence and all into the creek, where the colt drowned. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1870. Still we are permitted to continue our work harvesting. Got the barley all in from the ten-acre field excepting the raking. Henry has been helping us to day as usual. There has been about ten loads on the ten-acre field. I am geting a little tired of work and begin to feel the need of a rest. But there is a provision made thank God! The day is at hand when the weary body may have rest, and the hungry soul be fed with manna from on high. But I have been fed even to day with this manna. Without it how {illegible} would my dis {spirtual?} SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1870. Still the Lord gives us fine weather, and we are trying to improve it. We have been drawing in barley to day from the new-ground to day got in four loads & one from the ten-acre-field of rakings. We had some folks from Dover to take tea with us to night Mrs H Sovereign and Dora, with her beaux. I feel thankful that the Sabbath of rest is so near at hand. The hard work and warm weather of the last week makes me feel much jaded and {weak?}. but we hope soon to be done with our harvest and then we will not work as hard. �SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 1870. Thank God for the Christian Sabbath. The past has been one of precious memory, from the presence and blessing of the Most High in my poor Soul. We have had our dear Bro. German to take dinner with us. He has just returned from his visit down East. He gave us an excellent discourse this afternoon and afterwards we had a good class-meeting. The Lord gave me a considerable liberty in discarging the duties of leader. Took a little subscription from the members for the ensuing years "ministers support." MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1870. We comenced cuting oats this morning with the reapers but had to give it up and go at it with our cradles on account of its being beaten down in all directions. The crop will be pretty fair although hurt some with rust. I find cradling to be pretty stiff work especially when the grain is down so bad it makes me feel prety tired to night. "All hail the power of Jesus name. "Yes my soul says, Crown Him Lord of all.' I thank God that I have strong confirmation of the power of Christ to save to the uttermost. The Father, Son, & Holy Ghost withnesseth that I am saved". TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1870. We cut oats again this forenoon. Henry helped us again to day. Charley Will and I got in a couple loads of barley. We had Unckle Peter Wykoff and Aunt Eliza to see us to night or rather this afternoon. Aunt Eliza is apparently as full of Christ as ever. O what a blessing when old age comes, to be as ripe fruit, ready for the masters use. Such examples are few and far between. Lord help me if thou seest fit to prolong my days to become a perfect man {also?} in Christ Jesus, Amen! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1870. Charley, Will and I have been geting in barley most of the day from the New Ground. Got in all excepting the rakings. There will be twelve loads in all. Henry has been cuting oats. The fine weather continues and affords us a fine opportunity for finishing our harvest. One says-"When we obey God, we always find our reward either sooner or later--just as surely as light comes with sunrise. When we trust God He never deceives us. When we pray to Him with faith, with perseverence, with submissiveness, and with a single eye to his will--He answers us." THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1870. �The boys, Charley & Henry have been finishing the oat cuting to day. I have been raking the new ground barley field and had quite a serious job of it too. Bro. German was here to night and took tea with us. had a pleasant & proffitable chat with him about matters and things in general. He has a good deal to tell about what he saw and heard while away. He appears to have had a good time. He is even anticipating another visit to the same places and invites me to go with him. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1870. Still we are at work in our harvest but now we hope soon to see the end of it. We got in two more loads this afternoon one from the new ground (rakings) and the others from the front fields. I went out to Dover this morning and took Mother. "Tallyrand" the great French statesman and diplomitist just before his death is said to have written the following. "Behold, eighty years passed, away! What cares! What agitation! What anxieties! What ill will! What sad complications! And all without results, excpet great fatigue of mind and body, and a profound sentiment of discouragement with regard to the future and disgust with regard to the past." How different to this from Paul's exclamation at the close of his earthly career. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1870. We comenced work this morning as usual but soon had to quit on account of rain. The remainder of the day we have not done much. I went out to Mt. Zion this afternoon to attend the Quarterly meeting. Got through with the business of the hour without any very serious difficulty arising. The salary of our minister for the coming year was fixed at seven hundred and sixty dollars--the same as last. I went to Dover afterwards. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1870. According to previous arrangement Mother and I went up to Mt. Zion this morning. Bro. German preached but I am ashamed to say that I did not get there in time to hear the text nor to hear all the sermon. He preached before the sacriment and love feast contrary to the usual order. We went home with Bro. David Sterling after meeting for dinner. I have not enjoyed this Quarterly Meeting as well as I could wish but I must say that the fault is all on my side. MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1870. �We all bound oats this forenoon, but this afternoon we had to go at something else as the oats got too dry and tender to bind. So we went to ploughing after dinner with one team and drawing out manure with the other. The dry weather lately has made the ground pretty hard, but we can manage to plough it. Have been passing through another season of trial and temptation which has come upon me more from my own weakness than anything else. Lord have mercy upon me. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1870. Our oats have become so rotten and dry that we can only bind them when the dew is on, so we work mornings and evenings. Tisdale is helping us & we hope to finish up to morrow morning if all is well. We have been drawing in barley in the middle of the day. This also we hope to finish to morrow. Charleys time is out to day I believe and He is going to help me for thirteen months longer at twelve dollars per month. This will put us about through with our seeding next fall. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1870. Our work is still so mixed up that it seems as though we were not doing much. We have still some oats to bind and some barley to get in. I have been off to day after the threshers a couple of times but still I do not know when they are going to come. Our friend E. H. from Dover was, or rather is here on a little visit. The result of this intimacy appears to be rather serious, especially to me. I do not know how soon I may be deprived, in a manner, of my only companion, my dear mother, by it. Thy will be done, O Lord, Most High! TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1870 Charley and Will have been geting our manure to day on the wheat ground. I have been off nearly all day seeing about threshers. Expect them to come Saturday. We do not seem to make much progress with our seeding. I will be glad when we can get through with our other work a little so as to give it all our attention. I am Conscious of having been lead this day by my Heavenly Father in the work which he has given me to do. There seemed to be trouble before me this morning but He has delivered me from it. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1870 Still we as busy as ever and yet our work does not seem to go forward very fast. I went out with a load of barley this afternoon to Dover. One Says--"Whatever puts a man into company �with God, makes him happy; for "in His presence there is fullness of joy" As one cannot come to the fire without being warmed, he cannot come to God without being blessed. An impalpable spiritual influence goes out from all associations in life, which makes us catch the spirit of our associates. This is preeminently the case in our intercourse with God." O, how desirable this intercourse. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1870. We have been threshing to day. A little sooner than I expected although they told me that they would come to day. Had some difficulty in geting hands but with the blessing of God succeeded at length. Got the job done about dark. My life this day has been a wonder unto me. Never have the has Divine guidance and blessing been more apparant unto me. Have been beset on every side with difficulties and yet the Lord has delivered me, to the exceeding joy of my poor soul. SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1870. I went over to the Advent service this morning. Heard a very good discourse on the necessity of Christian perfection. Our own Dear minister Bro German was with us this afternoon and preached from-- And now abideth these three Faith, Hope, and Charity, but the greatest of these is Charity. We had a soul stirring discourse some of which I would like to record but cannot do it justice in this little space. We had our beloved Class leader with us again to day Captain McFell & of course had a good class meeting. MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1870. Charley has been helping Alex. Man thresh this to day. Will and I got in a couple loads of oats this forenoon. We had one load to upset with us -- the first upset this year. This afternoon we went over to help Tisdale thresh and had a very dirty time of it too. How- got done for this time for which I am very thankful. The kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Hence it is that they alone who hunger and thirst after righteousness can be filled. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1870. The past has been a prosperous day in my work by the blessing of my Heavenly Father. We have succeeded in geting in our oats, of which we had twelve loads in all. Charly has been ploughing. In spite of all I can do, my thoughts are much upon that matter which has so long �been the desire of my heart-- viz. a companion in Jesus. Some days my faith is strong and I feel that the matter is safe in His hands; for I have not ceased to ask, in it, His guidance and blessing for years. Then I am at other times well nigh discouraged when I think of the fact that there is no prospect of this ever coming to pass. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1870. We had a very heavy rain last night which was very much needed. It was so wet that we could not plough this forenoon. This afternoon, however we got at it again with both teams. I am so thankful that we finished up our oats last night. Our friend E. H. is with us to night. He gave news us news of a great battle between the French and Prussians a day or so ago in which it is supposed that 180,000 men were killed. It was a terrible battle. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1870. The boys have been ploughing this forenoon and this afternoon on account of rain have been cleaning up barley, for market. My dear friend, J. H. German with his friend Rev. Mr. Miller took dinner with us and spent the afternoon. Also our honored and respected friend E. H. is still with us. I thank God that he gives us such friends -- O, what a blessing! Yet it is altogether of Him. I desire with all my heart that these blessings may all redound to His Glory. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1870. The boys have been ploughing again to day in the front field. I have been pulling peas most of the day. The weather has become quite Cool again. I have been thinking that our work was geting pretty well along but when I think a little more it seems to me that we are very much behind. We have not more than four of our twenty four acres wheat ground ploughed yet. Besides we have a lot of manure to put on our wheat ground. I think we will have to omit the latter and put it on the barley &c. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1870. We have had our two ploughs going most of the past day. To night we went out to town with a couple loads of Barley. Put it in the old Bowlby store house with the permission of Mr Hull. I helped John Matthews thresh to day. Still another day with its abundant duties to perform trials and temptations to face, has past. Without sustaining grace I know that my cause would be altogether hopeless. Lord help me more & more �SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning. Heard Bro German preach in the morning and I went over to the Presbyterian Church in the afternoon Heard one of their ministers from Ayer. Took tea with the Scotts, and enjoyed it, as a matter of course. We stayed to the night service and by so doing were obliged to stay all night on account of the darkness and rain. I did not spend the night very comfortably as I felt uneasy about home matters. MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1870. The boys have been ploughing again to day. One of our young heifers was missing and I was all the forenoon in geting her. Found her in the strawstack at last. We came home this morning from Dover and found that it had not rained anything like as much as it did at Dover. My mind is quite unsettled still with refference to the matter of a companion. Taking the present position of this matter as my guide under my Heavenly Father I know not which way to turn - only as He leads me TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1870. Charley and Will have finished ploughing the front field to day. I have not done much myself in the way of work but have been helping Peter Gilbert clean up some seed wheat. After we had done this we went out in search of some {Diil?} Wheat for seed. Succeeded at last in finding some at Cline's. O Lord, I look to thee for guidance still. Though the way by which thou leadest me seems dark yet I know that thou art to wise to err to good to be unkind. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1870. One year ago to day we were sowing wheat. To day we have been doing the same in the front field. Mr Hall, and Marsia were out th here this afternoon. What think ye of Christ? Is He not King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, having all power in His hands! Yet He became our ransom, Priest, and King, as well as our eternal portion. What glorious portions and inheritance has fallen to the meek and lowly followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. THURSDAY, SEPTEMER 1, 1870. The boys have been harrowing in wheat to day & I have been sowing most of the time. Abraham Smith was here after seed-wheat. He and I cleaned and put up thirty bushells. I sold it for nine shillings and six cents per Bushell. It is truely said that "two cannot walk �together unless they are agreed." They must must be agreed both as to the ends and the way. I have even myself seen many witnesses to the truth of this old saying. FRIDAY, SEPTEMER 2, 1870. Still trudging along doing what we can, but after all our work does not go forward as fast as I could wish. We have almost finished the front field. Charley has been ploughing, but the ground has become so hard in one field that he had to try another. -- Sold another lot of seed wheat today. Seventeen Bu. Circumstances have changed--The Lord has been leading me by a way that I knew not. And yet the way seems dark. But still He says "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter.{”} SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1870. Will and I finished up, or nearly, the front field this morning. Just in time for a heavy rain. Charley and I went out to Dover to night This week has gone by so quickly that I have lost all track of the time. This morning I thought that it was Friday or Thursday instead of that it was Saturday. My time has been so very constantly occupied accounts for it. As times wears on the more it seems that our life is but a shaddow that passeth soon away" & a handbreadth. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1870. Ma and I stayed at home to day. It being the day for our own service, and then ma is about sick with a cold almost unable to go out. Bro German preached to us this aternoon. We had an unusually small congregation. But I trust that those who were present, were not the less abundantly blessed. It fell again to my lot to take charge of the class, but I never before felt more my unworthyness as well as utter helplessness to the work well without the blessing of God. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1870. Charley and I have been ploughing to day. I sent Will up to Caleb Matthews to help them thresh. My Soules Wheat is still going off for seed. Ten bushellls and a half more went away to day. "What a man soweth, that shall he also reap. The righteous shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools. A man may deserve hell by a wicked life; but he cannot merit heaven by a good life: because he cannot do good but through the grace of God; and the merrit belongs to the grace by which it was wrought." �TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1870. Still we are trying to keep the plough going and have succeeded to day. The present is a splendid opportunity for seeding, the weather is so fine. I sold seven bushells more seedwheat to day. Bro German was here this afternoon. One says that "the diligent, prayerful student of the Word has an illuminated Bible. To time is made known the word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God to meet the souls necessities. He alone receives day by day his daily bread." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1870. We have made very good progress in our seeding opperations the past few days. The fine weather still continues although there are many threatenings of a storm. If it continues fine we will finish up next week D. V. {Deo volente} In going over the field back of the barn to day I found a couple patches of "Rag Weed." I have never known it before this fall. But now that we have found it out I intend to do my best to keep it out of the ground. It is said to be a very noxious weed. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1870. I had to go out to Dover this morning after a Doctor for my mother. She has been unwell for some days and as far as we know we judged that the fever which is so very prevalent now was geting hold of her. The Doctor said that if we had waited a little longer before sending for him he could not, in all probability have saved her life. I have again a very precious assurance that all, all! is well in the hands of Jesus. Like oases in the desert are those delightful seasons to my soul Lord Continue them, amen. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1870. Mother has been quite sick but is geting a little better or so the Dr. says. I was up with her a good part of last night to give her her medicine. Still the weather is favourable for seeding, although it threatens rain sometimes. Our dear minister came out this afternoon, Miss Howell also came and is going to stay a little while with us. Of the Bible it is said "it is its {own} interpreter. LIke the sun it reveals itself. It is God's book therefore it cannot be sectarian. No gift of the Common Father is sectarian." FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1870. �We are still making some progress in our seeding. It takes more work than usual, this Fall to prepare the ground. The wet Summer has made the ground hard and it ploughs up in great big lumps in places. I finished sowing the five acre field east of the house to day but did not get it furrowed out. Charley has god the ten acre field about ploughed so that we can go right on sowing. My mother has got almost well again of her illness. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1870. The Lord answers prayer! Glory be to His name. I was just thinking of the many incidences in which He has condescended to hear my own humble petitions. Surely these are proofs of His own truth and goodness. There remains another blessing besides many others which I have received in the past, which my soul still desireth of Him, with a great desire. It seems still to be very far away, but still there never seemed to be a time when it was more needed, & yet I know that he withholdeth his good things from "men that walk uprightly. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1870. Charley finished up ploughing the ten-acre-field today. I went out to mill with a grist of wheat and chop this afternoon. Went to settle up with Mrs Stephenson and unfortunately had a few unpleasant words which I regret very much. I was not pleased with her manner of squaring up accounts & told her of it, but was very sorry for it afterwards. Such a course as I pursued was not right for a Christian, for to "bear all things" is a scripture injunction. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1870. Our girl Fanny Banister has been sick to day, with the same fever that ma is just recovering from. Mother is not able to do anything yet, so I have been house-maid, cook, and dishwasher. I find that when one does house work he cannot do any thing else. I sent Charley out to night after my Sister. If she comes I will be in a measure relieved. We are moving along slowly with our seeding. Hope to get it done in about three days. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1870. Charley has been drawing manure on the ten acre field to day and Will has been harrowing most of the day. Mr. & Mrs. {Beaupre?} took dinner with us to day. We had quite a pleasant visit with them. I have been able to work a little to day out of doors. It is a very great convenience to have a kind sister so near by, especially when in such a fix as at present. I am again in possession of great peace & my soul is happy in Jesus. �THURSDAY, SEPTEBMER 15, 1870. I finished drilling half of the ten acre field this forenoon. We have adopted a new plan in puting in our wheat, of harrowing after the drill. It seems to be a great improvement on the old plan. Mr. Thurlow was here to day looking after stock. He is going to buy my lambs or rather, has bought them at about one two dollars & twenty five cents per head. Mr. Fulton one of our neighbours sent me a pup to day according to previous agreement. A fine one it is, too. FRIDAY, SEPTEBMER 16, 1870. We hoped to have finished our seeding to day but failed on account of rain this morning, I am affraid that we are a little to late, as there is every appearance of a heavy East Storm soon, and the field is not quite all sown. Have had a number of men here to day after cattle, sheep, hogs &c. Sold three little piggs, and have partly made a bargain with Mr. {Wo-} to exchange sheep. He lives on the Old Graham place which is a light sandy soil making a good change. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1870. This forenoon we finished our seeding. I feel thankful that this job is done. It has lasted so long that we are about ready for a change. We have put in about 24 acres in all. Sister had to leave us this morning. I walked out to night and brought the horse home. Still the days wear away, almost unconsciously, to me. I am trying to improve their precious moments diligently, for I know that their precious opportunities will soon be over. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1870. Mother and I went to day down to the Camp meeting below Jarvis. Was surprised to hear the Rev James Grey from the Wellington Square Circuit. Would have liked it much if I could have had the opportunity of asking about some of my friends there but could not. We came home directly after the afternoon service in order to do our milking &c. Our friend E. H. came just as we got home. The sessions to day have not been of the highest order in some respects but then the Lord was there. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1870. The boys have been working at the Cloverseed this afternoon or rather all day. The weather is very favourable for such work & promises to continue so for a time. Don't know that I have �ever felt a more perfect resignation to the will of God with refference to the matter of a Companion than at present. Thank God for a trusting spirit. May it never depart from my mind. O Lord! Which ever way He leads me I want to be Content. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1870. I have been with my dear mother, away to the {Hullsville?} Camp Meeting to day. Have enjoyed it much and my soul has been blessed. They are having an excellent Camp meeting. We met with Rev. James Grey of the Wellington Square Circuit who was on our circuit about twenty three years ago. I asked after the wellfare of my friends down there and He said that they were all well. He remembers being at our place when on the circuit distinctly besides incidents that happened him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1870. Charley has been mowing cloverseed on the Big Flat. I went down to look at it this forenoon and was surprised to find it quite a good crop; an agreeable surprise of course. I was off most of the forenoon after a girl But had very poor success. To night I went out to get my sister to come home with me for a few days, but failed here too. Fortunately Ma's health remains good notwithstanding the work, and by this means we get along in a manner. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1870. Mother is alone still and as a consequence my work is almost double. We are, however, geting along very well so far. Will and I finished drawing in the cloverseed from the field by Brown this morning while Charley has been cuting all day on the big Flat. Our work still progresses slowly and if nothing serious takes place we will get through by Fare time after all. These days are wonderfully mixed with joy and sorrow &c. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1870. I went out to Dover again this morning after my sister, to come We have been working in the Cloverseed to day. Mother had some visitors whom was my old friend and companion Mrs. Greggs or the Minerva Flanders of my boyhood days. Was somewhat disappointed this morning in hearing that the price of Barley had fallen ten cents per Bushell at one jump The weather continues quite warm and very pleasant with some signs of rain. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1870. �It rained last night so that we could no draw in cloverseed to day. The boys have not been doing much. We had visitors from York State today. Mrs. & Mr. Pratt. They came with their daughter Mrs George Hall and our friend E. Hall. We had a very pleasant visit with them, of course. I am in doubt just now what course to pursue in future. If it were not that the whole matter is in the Hands of God, whose directions I ask, I would be quite uneasy considering the turn which matters have taken. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1870. On account of rain we have not been to meeting at all to day. It makes the day long and dreary to be absent from all the means of grace. How graciously the Lord has provided for all the wants of his Children. No matter where we are we may ask and recieve of His abundant fullness. I wrote a letter to Rev. Thomas Woolsey this afternoon. We expect to have him & His lady with us in a few days. He wrote some time ago to that effect. The Lord is still my helper. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1870. I have been drawing out barley to day. The boys have been helping me most of the time. Took out two loads but might have taken three had I started a little sooner The price is down at present to sixty five cents per Bu. I am not selling it but taking open receipt which I will have filled if the price is likely to go down again, and the money taken up. Have passed through many trials to day and am ashamed to confess that the tempter has come off victorious & I have sinned. Lord have mercy on me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1870. Took out another load of barley this morning. The price seems to be falling fast. One of the buyers offered me 68 cents per bu for my barley and I feel almost inclined to take it. Will has been off to the picnic to day. Charley has been busy as usual. My pathway is still at times lined with trials and temptations, almost at every step. My life is not altogether conformed to His immage and likeness. And yet such is my inmost desire. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1870. Charley went off to help move an old neighbour James Brown away to his new place in Windham. I finished the Peach picking this forenoon and this afternoon mother & I went out to Dover and from there to Simcoe. Came home direclty home and our friend E. H. came �from Simcoe with us. I left the managing of my Barley into this hands last night and he thought best to let it go. So the whole crop is sold at about 68 cts per Bu. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1870. We had to help Tisdale thresh this forenoon. I was not there all the time but was home cleaning up barley which I took out this afternoon. The weather has now every appearance of rain. I was in to {Miss?} Wilson's to tea to night. Had a pleasant hour with them. I called up with a neighbour to night Robt. Man {Jack?}, an old Ofc. & came out on the safe side but he about eight dollers in my dibt. To day has been a happy day. Glory to Jesus. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1870. We have not been able to work any out of doors to day on account of the rain. We cleared up our last load of barley this forenoon. This afternoon the boys have been clearing out the drive-house and puting away the Reaper. This is doubtless our Equinoxical storm although it comes rather late. Have great joy and peace, with a trusting spirit such as God only can supply. He favours me with delightful seasons of intercourse with Him. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1870. Took out my last load of barley this morning but did not get the business all settled up on account of not having all settled up weighed out. My mother and I went out to a party to night at Mrs. Sovereigns to night. There was a very nice company of friends together. It was the third anniversary of Charlotte's wedding. My experience to day in Jesus has been characterised by an unusual degree of fervency in prayer & desire for Divine guidance. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1870. Mother and I have not been away from home to day, on account of our own service. Bro. German preached as usual from XXXIII Chap Isaiah 15th 16th & 17th verses. "He that walketh rigtheously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stopeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; He shall dwell on high, his place of defence shall be the munitions of rock, bread shall be given him: his waters shall be sure, thine eyes shall behold the king in his beauty, they shall behold the land that is very far off." MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1870. �It rained until almost noon to day. My calculations were frustrated by this, for a time But not long, for I started after dinner. Jack Butler went with me to Hamilton. We arrived at the American in time for tea. We put up here for the night. Our trip down was not a very pleasant one, on account of the bad roads, but after all it only took us about seven hours and a half to get here. I have, as usual on such occasions as this asked for Divine guidance TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1870. I left Hamilton this morning before Breckfast and went over to Springers. Got there about nine. Found them all well excepting Frank who has been sick with the "chill fever" off and on all summer. I would scarcely have known him away from home I was kindly recieved and had a pleasant visit throughout the day mostly with Frank although I was graciously permitted by my Divine director to have a few words with E. {F.?} a privelege I esteemed above many. It could only from Him. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1870. Frank drove me down to the Wellington Square Station this morning. I went down to Toronto soon after and came very near not going on account of the train being so crowded. Got down all right and had a good look at the Exhibition. After or rather towards night I went back to Oakville to stay all night. Found the folks all well. Had a pleasant visit at John Williams, where I stayed all night. The Williams have all left Oakville excepting Hiram & John. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1870. I went to Toronto from Oakville this morning. First thing after geting there I went in search of Bessie Scott. I found the place where she was staying but did not find her there so I had to give it up after all. Had my dinner at the Hotel and afterwards went to the Fareground. Stayed there until nearly five when I made tracks again for {home?}. I got of the cars at The Ignace. Waited a while for Frank but as he did not come I left for the Missionary Meeting & afterwards walked to Springer. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1870. I Starded for home this morning about half past nine from Springers. Had a prosperous journey home. Got here about eight. Did something last night which I have not done for years before. Springers were all in bed when I got there and rather than disturb them I took a �buffalo and slept in the barn. The roads home were bad. I learned after I came that there had been rain every day this week here. While in Toronto there has been none. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1870. Comenced my usual routine of duties today. This forenoon we cleaned off the buggy. Started the plough to day for the first to do the fall ploughing. Mother and I went out to Dover to night. She did not come home with me. Seasons of darkness still cover my path and, doubtless, will as long as I live. In spite of constant efforts to trust all things to my Maker and to recieve every dispensation of His Providence with a thankful heart, I often find myself {mistrusting?} SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1870. My mother and I went out to the Port this morning, Heard Bro German. Took dinner at Mrs Halls. I attended the Baptist Church this afternoon where I heard Mr. Cox one of Spurgeons Students. He preached from the conversion of Paul. I took tea at Mr. Scotts. Had a very pleasant hour with them. More especially with Katie. Attended meeting again to to night. Bro German preached from the 51st Psalm. His sermon was delightful and full of the spirit of truth. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1870. Charley is ploughing now. Will and I picked apples this forenoon and this afternoon we worked at the cloverseed. Got in one load although it was not fit to draw in. Took up a hive of bees to night. Had C.W.S. to help me. With refference to the blessing which my Soul has so long desired I am asking God to take away every vestige of the desire for it, unless it sholud, after all be His will, In the latter case I ask that it may become even more than ever the desire of my heart. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1870. Charley still keeps ploughing. Will and I have been picking apples this forenoon and this afternoon have been working at the cloverseed. The weather bears signs of improvement. The [word omitted] has got arround at last to a dry quarter. Have much joy & peace in believing the promises seem to be mine, still though I have often forfeited all my right to them. It seems still to be the Will of my Father that the union which my soul has so long desired shall even yet be accomplished �WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1870. We are still trying to keep the plough going but the days are geting so short that night seems to come before we have fairly turned arround. Mr Hurlow's man came after the lambs this afternoon. He got twenty two in all. We managed to save one of them for our own use. Still the weather continues to be wet and showery although yesterday I thought that a change for the better had come. I am enjoying precious seasons of communion with my God these days. Glory to his name. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1870. Our work goes on as usual. Charley has been ploughing While Will and I have been gathering apples excepting this forenoon when I went up to Simcoe to take some butter kegs. All things shall work together for good to them that love God. This is a great consolation. When our pathway lies through the thick dark forrest beset with deadley foes on every hand. None other than the almighty power of God could deliver us from such dangers. Lead Thou me on! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1870. Charley keeps the plough going still while Will and I have been working on the side road. There was about a day left of our statute labour and we have done to day a day and a half. To night Mother and I went out to Dover to attend a donations party to our minister Bro. J. W. German. There was a purse presented to him of nearly {$40.00?}. I enjoyed the evening very much, some of my favourite young lady friends were there. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1870. I stayed all night last night at Mr. Wilsons and slept with Frank. I stayed on account of rain. Came home again this morning and found the road very muddy. Went out again after dinner, all hands of us to see the show Township Show. I called to see some sheep on the road at Mr. Mr. Thurlow's place, which I have thought to add to my flock. Had quite a pleasant dinner at the Show but staid rather late and had a disagreeable job doing chores. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1870. We have not been away from home to day It being the day for our own service. The weather is delightful, more like June than October. Our dear minister was present with us to day and �gave us an excellent discourse from "The fowls did light on the carcases but Abraham drove them away. He likened the fowls to sinful thoughts which are always intruding upon our endeavors to worship God. Our only remedy is to do as Abraham did--drive them away. I have been much proffited by the sermon to day. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 1870. WIll and I went down to Thurlow's place this morning after some sheep. We brought home 15 which I paid three dollars and a half for. This increases our flock to about forty ewes. We all worked at geting in cloverseed this afternoon. Got in three loads. This did not take it all but there are about three loads left. Our friend E. H. from Dover came to night. I have enjoyed a goodly portion of the Love of God in my heart to day. Praise the Lord for his abundant mercy. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1870. Will went away this morning to attend the show at Simcoe. Charley & I went this afternoon. We had quite a pleasant or rather, I did. Saw Ed. Carpenter who has just returned from the West. Also several others who I had wished to see for some time. The show, taken alltogether, was very good, especially the sheep and swine, which departments were first class. The horses to were good. But the cattle I would pronounce somewhat inferior. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1870. Will and I have been digging potatoes to day while Charley keeps on ploughing. We comenced to dig in the field in front of the tennant house. Something remarkable has occured this season which I do not remember ever seeing before. We have had no frost since last Spring to kill, even tomato vines, until last night. And then we not ceased to have rain continually since Spring while East of us 50 or 100 miles they have had almost a continual drought. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1870. We were visited last night by another heavy rain. Charly has not been stoped from ploughing however. I have been out to Dover with a load of wheat this afternoon. Sold it for a dollar per Bushell. The way often seems dark and drear in spite of constant efforts to "trust in the Lord, with all my heart." I stand in constant and Great Grace, such God alone can supply else I am not able to stand for a moment before my enemies. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1870. Will and I cleaned up a load grist of chop and some wheat this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover on a search after some stray money. I had the luck to get only about ten dollars. Took tea at Bro. Bermans & had a pleasant little visit. I thank God for the constant desire which He gives me to be complete in Him Doubtless He answers my prayers daily in witholding from me my heart's desire. Lord help me, that these trials be not in vain in thee. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1870. I went off this morning to pay something on a note which I gave for a horse last fall at a sale. Charley is still ploughing. This afternoon Will and I have been digging potatoes. I am now reading Ashworth's strange Tales from Humble life, and find it very proffitable to my soul. There is such a wonderful uniformity in the experience of every child of God. especially with refference to conversion and sanctification. Surely our Holy religion bears the impress of the Almighty. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to church. Bro. German preached an excellent sermon on the duties of parents to their children. He agrees perfectly with my ideas, in this matter. I was a good deal proffited by the service Felt that the Divine presence was with us. Had my dinner over at Bowlbys for the first time in a long time. Had a pleasant time with them but not according to what I desire, I like more of Religion and less of this world on these Holy days. MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1870. Charley ploughed this forenoon while Will and I worked at digging potatoes. This afternoon we all worked at geting in the last of the cloverseed. I am glad that this job is done it has lasted so long. Because He has all his love upon me therefore will I deliver him. I will set him on high because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me and I will answer. I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1870. The boys and I got in the remainder of the corn, and the corn-stalks this morning. The remainder of the day Charly has been ploughing while Will and I have been digging potatoes. �This was Wills last day. I settled up with him to-night and paid him off, all but about three dollars. Our friend E. H. came last night to see us and stayed with us all night. Have just been passing through another dark season but God sustains me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1870. Charley keeps on ploughing still. I have been busy to day at different jobs excepting this afternoon when I went out to the Town line to pay a debt which I owed there. Strange things have taken place to day in my christian experiecne. Something seemed to ask me why I did not trust take God at His word with refference ot the matter of a companion, and to say also, that my hearts desire should yet be accomplished Then after all the thought came that after all it might be a temptation of Satan. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1870. It rained again last night, quite a shower, consequently I could not go to mill as I had intended. Charley has been ploughing again to day. I have been gathering cider apples, husking corn &c. There has been a very heavy wind to day. How precious to know that ones way, though it may seem dark, is appointed of God. Hence all things shall work together for our good. But I find myself in constant need of great grace else I am not at all able to trust God or to take him at his word. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day as usual. I went out to mill after or rather with a grist of fifteen bushels for Miss Howell and some chop for myself. Found the roads pretty bad. An unusual incident has just happened me. Last night I read the last of St John where it speaks of Thomas the doubting disciple. Soon afterwards Something seemed to tell me that I had been doubting and that the dark season which has just past came from my own unbelief. Lord help me to believe with all my heart. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1870. Charley is ploughing still. I picked up cider apples this forenoon. This afternoon our old friend D. W. Horton of North Pelham came, and of couse I visited with him. Mr. Cork came with him. They are staying all night with us. My prayers are being answered daily. The will of my Heavenly Father is becoming more and more manifest by the assurance which he gives me. �My hopes have vastly brightened in a few days. I have now no doubt but that the desire of my heart shall be given. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1870. The past has been been a happy Sabbath at home. It has not been our privelege to attend any public Means of Grace; yet I have been abundantly profitted at home while reading the word and holding Communion with my Redeemer. My life has been dedicated afresh to his service to day and prayer is that I may have grace to serve him with greater diligence than ever before. Also that my whole life may be hidden with Christ in God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1870. Charley finished ploughing the field in front of the tennant-house to day. This makes about eighteen acres that we have done. The ground is pretty weat on account of the very heavy rains which we are having almost every day. Many changes take place in my enjoyment as a follower of Christ, almost daily. Yet after all I find that the current of my life is running steadily for the heavenly Mansions city. By the grace of God alone are all these things taking place. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1870. My man comenced ploughing in the field back of the barn this morning. I have been to the cider mill to day. Succeeded in geting my cider made and in geting home again before dark. Went to {DeCon's?}. Very precious have been my enjoyments to day. What a glorious privelege to that we may enjoy even foretastes of Heaven here. No matter what our surroundings nothing can prevent the promised blessing when we, like the disciples of old {tary?} at Jerusalem for the promise of the father. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1870. I have had Charley making a ditch back of the barn to day with the horses & scraper. I have been doing a thousand and one little jobs to day myself. and have been all over the neighbourhood to do them, or nearly so. To night we have had some of our neighbours in to spend the evening with us. John Matthews & lady. Enjoyed their visit much. The weather is at present very beautiful more like Summer than the last Fall month. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1870. �Charley has been ploughing to day as usual. I finished digging the potatoes to day, besides doing some other jobs. To night I went down to Smiths on School business Got along all right. The weather is still very beautiful. Met with our old class leader Captain McFell to night He is home for a couple of weeks, I hope for good, His presence being so much needed at our services. I am trying to serve the Lord with gladness, still! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1870. I have had Charley ploughing & making ditches to day I worked most of the forenoon at geting off water from the field where Charly is ploughing Afterwards ma and I went out to Dover. To night I was told by a friend that as soon as my mother gets married the will of my Father will be taken by Cunningham & I suppose he will have the place sold. He has (he says) found that the Will was not legally drawn. I very much regret that anything like this should take place, but the Lord's Will be done. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1870. We are still ploughing in the field back of the barn. I went down to see Smith this morning to see him about a certain matter He thinks that there is no ground to fear but that the Will of Pas is all right. But still we will inquire into the matter a little farther as soon as possible so that we may know what to expect. If the farm is to be sold I dont wish to wait any longer in suspence. I am trying to put the result of this thing whatever it may be into the hands of my Heavenly Father. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1870. My Mother and I went up to the Woodhouse Quarterly Meeting this morning. Our dear minister was on hand as usual with a word in season for the hungry soul. The service was conducted on, what is to me a new plan, by Preaching first & love-feast afterwards. There was a gracious influence throughout the service. Such as we have but seldom seen of or felt. We came to Dover to church in the evening and here to the word was precious and my soul was blest. Farewell blessed Sabbath. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day as usual. According to previous arrangement C. W. S. and I went up to Simcoe to see if there was anything in what Cunningham threatens doing. The lawyer, J. H. Ainsley said that the will could not be broken, if the witnesses had been �properly sworn. As this was done before the probate could be obtained, we do not anticipate any farther trouble. But then we cannot tell what will happen. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1870. We had the plough going this forenoon but this afternoon we have been killing some hogs. John Matthews has been helping us. Got three hogs killed, and dressed and two of them salted down to night. The other one I have sold to George Matthews. A certain writer has beautifully said--"God's purposes are ripening fast, unfolding every hour." How true! It is well that the future of our lives is hidden from our view. Truly we have an alwise Creator. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1870. We had quite a rain storm last night. This morning Charley and I put up a grist of wheat for the mill. The remainder of the day we have been sorting over our potatoes and puting them away for the winter. The weather has become quite cold since morning. It is said that Christians who are longest in the fire shine brightest. This is a saying, the truth of which has often been proved. It is not strange that it should be so either. For the Son of man isdoes not forsake his poor afflicted ones. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1870. I went out to the grist mill this forenoon with some wheat. Found the roads very bad. When going out I met Unckle Holmes and Aunt Mariah but did not get home in time to see them. Mary Jane came home with ma to night. Had an offer of ninty five cents per bushell for our last load of wheat and think I will take it. Cleaned it through to night alone. I have omitted reading the scriptures to day, on my to my shame be it said Lord pardon my sin. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1870. I went out to Dover this morning with our last load of wheat. Let it go for ninety five cents. Succeeded in geting a little money to day. The first in some time. It turns out, after all, that the news which I heard of my brotherinlaw's intending to take brake pas will is false, or so says my Sister and Henry too. So much for mischief makers. I do not feel much nor at all concerned, because God will direct my path accord to His word. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1870. �Charley and I furrowed out the field in front of the tennant House this morning, Towards noon I went out to Dover to take mother & sister. We took dinner at Miss Howells. I attended the meeting of the Norfolk Woolen Mills Company this afternoon. It was decided to accept an offer made for the Companys property by a firm down East. It will ammount to about fifty percent of the whole stock of the Company. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1870. Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to hear our old brother in Christ 'Father Messmore'. He gave us an excellent discourse from "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation". His discourse was animated, and as full of life and vigour as though he were a man of forty, instead of three score and ten. We had our dinner at Mrs Bowlbys after which we came home. I have enjoyed communion with God and fellowship of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to day. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1870. Our first snow storm came this forenoon but it melted as fast as it fell or nearly so. We have not been able to work out any but have been working in the barn husking corn &c. I comenced a letter to Frank Springer this morning. To night I have been away on School business, down to Smiths. We finished making out the Assessment List. Godliness with contentment is great gain. So says the Word of God and the Christian can prove it at every turn of life. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1870. Charley has got to ploughing again to day. he finished up another field this morning next to the road. This makes about twenty five acres in all that we have got done. I have been busy doing chores as usual. I have constant need of crying out in the words of the {Cananitish?} woman, "Lord help me'! Those words of Christ are indeed, "Without me ye can do nothing." But the prayers of the righteous availeth much Thank God, He hears my prayers Daily. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1870. Charley still keeps the plough going, in the field back of the barn. I have been cleaning out furrows, and had a wet muddy job of it too. The weather is beautiful for this time of the year, Like September more than November. "In the presene of Christ we are strong, and safe, and �victorious. In Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead, and stripped of all besides, we are "complete in him". Surely we should learn to lean on Him alone. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1870. Charley is still ploughing in the field back of the barn. I worked this forenoon at digging a ditch; and this afternoon Ma and I went out to Dover so as to be in time for the tea meeting. It commenced raining towards night but this did not prevent the people from turning out. They realised about sixty dollars. The object of the tea-meeting was to purchase a new organ for our church. I recieved a written opinion from our Lawyer about pa's will tonight. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1870. Ma and I did not come home last night on account of the bad roads &c. Found things all right this morning. We are geting pretty well along with our ploughing. In a couple of days we hope to finish. The weather seems to be turning colder and looks now as though it might freeze up soon. The written opinion which we recieved last night sets aside all doubt with refference to the Pa's will. We now feel quite relieved It may after go as intended. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1870. On account of the cold weather at present we thought best to put away our apples and potatoes to day for the winter. Charley has been helping me. He went up to Brown's to night It still looks like winter and feels a good deal like it too. Have felt an unusual degree of fervency of late in offering up my petitions to my Heavenly Father. Especially with refference to the blessing for which I have asked so long. Lord grant that I may desire it with no other than a Holy desire. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1870. We remained at home to day, and as is usual with me it has been one of my happiest days. I almost invariably feel more proffited by spending these holy days almost alone in reading the Sriptures, good books and in devotions to God. I have been reading The Canticles to day. Dr. Addam Clarke says that this book scarcely ever interpred right by modern divines. All have an interpretation of their own according to their creed. He advises all young ministers to avoid preaching from it on account of its {illegible}. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1870. �Charley started the plough again this morning. The weather being quite favourable I have myself been busy cleaning out ditches &c. The work of God still progresses, nor is it strange seeing that He Himself has said, that His word should not return unto Him void, but accomplish that whereunto He has sent it. Glory to God for his goodness. He is hastening on the happy time when the nations shall learn wars no more. When the glory of the Lord shall fill the whole earth. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1870. Mother and I drove up to Simcoe this morning. It was very cold too. Had our dinners at Murphys for the first time in a long while. I went to Well's this afternoon and had a couple of teeth filled. I also made a purchase of another pair of boots the first in two years. We both had a very narrow escape from being badly hurt to night when coming home but by the mercy of God we escaped without any injury. While I was opening the gate in the lane the horse ran the buggy against he gate post & upset it and broke the {till?}. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1870. We went out to Dover this morning as soon as we could get things straightened up. Paid a visit to our dear minister and his wife. Had a pleasant season with them. Recieved a letter from my old friend H. M. S. to day. My fears of his being unwell were not altogether groundless. "Got home "all right" this time." Thank God. The question arises to night am I growing in grace & in the knowledge of the truth Daily? Lord help me For I am helpless indeed without thee. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1870. Part of yesterdays snow remains on the ground and now it seems to be geting a little warmer. We are not doing much at present more than to get things in readiness for Winter. Our friend Mr. E. H. is visiting us at present. This afternoon there was an agent of the Atlantic Mutual Life Insurance Company here with Dr McLean from Dover. I made application for a policy of one thousand dollars payable in twenty five years if I live or at death to my mother if I die before that time. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1870. This forenoon we finished up our job of butchering which I always dread so much. We killed and dressed two hogs with the help of our friend John Matthews. This afternoon I took one of �the hogs over to Dover to Bill Abram. Found the roads fearfully muddy. Our friend E. H. left us to night for a time. I cannot record any great progress to day in the Divine life. But thank God, I have still the same desire to follow only His ways of righteousness, while I live. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1870. The snow that fell a few days ago has not all gone yet but some of it remains. The roads are geting very bad and it is nasty all arround. Charley has been threshing out some oats for the horses. I have been geting some repairing done ready for winter. I have long desired of God that He would give me a companion, and have often found myself murmuring because the blessing was not granted sooner. But now by the grace of God I am becoming more than ever convinced that He has lead me by the right path. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1870. We have not been away from home to day, on account of the bad roads. This afternoon we were diisappointed in not having our minister present with us. But after all we had a happy season together in Jesus. How often are his words verified "Where two or three are met together in my name there am I in the midst". I have just finished reading Ashworth's strange Tales from Humble Life, and have found it a blessing to my soul. It is much calculated to increase the Christians thankfullness and gratitude to God. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day. If nothing happens we will finish up tomorrow. I have been myself at ditching, besides repairing up the house for winter. The weather is very beautiful now, and warm too. "Augustine has a strong saying that he tasted of the salt of God in his mothers womb: a forcible utterance of the fact that he was, by Monica pledged unto the Lord ere he saw the Lord light, dedicated before he was born. Also the infant Bernard was early dedicated to the Lord and thenceforth regarded as a severant of the Master". TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1870. We went over to Peter Ryerses this morning, after his buck sheep. The remainder of the day Charley has been ploughing and I have been ditching. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace; whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Such is the Christians legacy and none can take it �from him but god himself. Is there any thing also to be compared with those things which we can desire. None but fools could say, yes. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1870. Charley having finished ploughing yesterday we changed our work a little to day. We have been ditching most of the time. The weather is very beautiful and favourable for our work. "Verily His Salvation is nigh unto them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring from the earth, And righteousness shall look down from heaven. Even Jehovah will give that which is good, And our land shall yield his produce. Righteousness shall go before Him, And shall direct his footsteps in the way." Ps lxxxv, 10, 14. This Psalm says Dr Clarke relates doubtless to Christs Salvation. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1870. Still we are permitted to continue our work ditching, Charley and I. We almost finished up to night. I am so thankful that we have had this beautiful weather, It has been such an excellent opportunity to do this job. Dr. {Guthrie?} speaking of the "good fight" says: "No doubt it is a hard fight. I do not conceal or disguise that. How can it be easy for a man to overcome the world and crucify his own flesh? But if that is hard it is harder far, to suffer the pains of a lost soul, to lie down in everlasting burning. Oh! surely better lose a hand than have the whole body burn; better part with some darling sin than part with Jesus." FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1870. Charley and I have been busy as usual ditching, most of the day. This afternoon however we have been making a dam to stop water for winter use, of cattle Horses &c. The delightful weather still continues. It remains remarkably warm for this time of the year. It seems to me, that if there was ever an unworthy recipient of God's mercies and Blessings, it is me. But thank God! he permits me to know when I go into by and forbidden paths, and makes the remembrance of my sin very grievous unto me. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1870. My man has been digging out the cellar drain to day. I have myself been busy at sundry jobs. This afternoon I went out to Dover. By the kindness of our friend Tisdale we had a ride out and back I was disappointed in not receiving the barley money to day for I am now beginning �to feel the want of it more than ever. My experience in my saviour is brightening. A dark season has again passed away to be followed with joy and gladness, when the mountains and hills break forth into singing, and the trees of the field clap their hands. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1870. I went out to meeting this morning. We expected to have a sacrimental occasion but were disappointed Bro Germans family have been bereaved to day of an infant son. Hence our disappointment I went to Mr. Craigies Church instead. Heard an excellent discourse about the Celestial City. I had my dinner with Mrs. Ryerson. I have asked my Heavenly Father that I may have deliverance from such Sabbath influences as at present falls to my lot at times that I may be enabled to fulfill his commandment - "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy" MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1870. We have not done a great deal to day on account of rain. Charley has been ploughing for Tisdale while I have been doing little jobs as usual. "Trust in the Lord", said one of the Ancients, and though thou sail in the ocean upon a straw, thou shalt be safe This sounds like queer talk to the unregenerate but what however can we doubt its truth According to your faith, so shall it be done unto you. says the Saviour, the unchangeable, the first and the last. Yet after all it is impossible even to believe without His grace. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1870. Charley is helping Tisdale plough now. I have been busy tinkering at different jobs for Winter. The storm last night and yesterday has passed away without the weather becoming any colder. How, says Dr. Clarke, can that family expect the blessing of God, when the worship of God is not daily performed? No wonder their servants are wicked, their children profligate, and their goods cursed! What an awful reckoning shall such heads of families have with the Judge in their great day, who have refused to petition for that mercy which they might have had for the asking. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1870. My man is ploughing for Tisdale yet. I have been hoeing away grass and rubbish from the apple trees. Found quite a number barked this fall several of them past help. The mice are very bad this year worse than I have ever before seen them that I remember of. I have not �yet grown weary in well doing, for my heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. I feel that I am less than nothing without Him, but I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1870. Charley is still helping Tisdale plough. I have been fixing up the eve troughs arround the waggon-house myself. Did not get my job quite done. The weather has changed somewhat and now I think it is going to be colder. I am now reading the Prophecies of Jeremiah. It seems to me, that this book, more than any other of the Old Testament Scriptures, reveals to us the awful consequences of Sin: as well as the dreadfully depraved condition of the human heart. God help me, that I may never depart from following thee. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1870. Charley is helping Tisdale plough yet. He will probably finish to morrow. I have been out to Dover to day. Was disapointed again in not getting the money. I have hopes however that it will come soon. Was up to John Matthews to night to see about geting Leonora home. If the roads are at all passable they want me to go after her. The weather is still warm and the roads muddy. I am realising still the great peace of Zion's children. I am happy in the Lord. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1870. Charley is still away with the team helping Tisdale plough. I am busying myself at fixing up arround the barn &c. The fine weather still continues. "Ministers do not always know when penetential tears are shed, Saints do not always visit the lowly garret and point the poor prodigal to Jesus; but angels are there. Every sob and every groan is carefully noted, and if not known on earth, they are all known in heaven." "There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1870. A change has taken place in the weather now we are having a cold 'East Wind storm.' We remained at home to day. Bro. Berman preached to us this afternoon. His text was 2nd Chap. Zachariah 13th ver. "Be Silent O all flesh, before the Lord: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation." He went on to show how the Almightly raised himself up in behalf of His afflicted ones to deliver them: Also to to answer the prayers of those who call upon him. For He is a god of truth and His promises cannot go unfulfilled. �MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1870. The snow storm yesterday has turned into a rain and now again the weather is becoming quite warm. Charley and I have been busy at different jobs to day. "It has been said of the wife of Howard, the celebrated English philanthropist, that on a certain occasion when her husband--who had come into possession of unexpected means--contemplated a trip to London, she would not undertake the journey without careful inquiry weather the money could be expended in a way that would contribute more to the glory of God, and the good of His creatures." So should we all do. TUESDAY, DECMEBER 13, 1870. This forenoon Charley and I cut wood or rather this afternoon. The weather is still as warm as ever and the mud geting as deep as usual. We must love God with all the heart, with all the Soul, and with all the strength, and with all the mind. This must be the guiding motive in every word spoken, in every thought entertained, and in every deed performed. With this we will loose our disposition to be man fearing or man pleasing, unless it be to their edification; to become all things to all men, if by any means we might save some. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1870. Charley and I have been cuting wood to day for the little stove. The weather has, I think taken a turn for the better--rather, it is becoming colder. "As the spokes of a carriage wheel approach their centre, they approach each other; so, also, when men are brought to Jesus Christ, the centre of life and hope, they are drawn towards each other in brotherly love relationship, and stand side by side journeying to their Heavenly Home." How wonderful is the religion of Christ to give man holy purposes & desires. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1870. We finished geting up the wood which we have been cuting this forenoon and this afternoon we have been piling manure in the barnyard. The weather still remains cold and has every appearance of Winter. Saw in the paper a notice of my old Friend Mattie Burke's death. Her husband lived in Bowmanville. His name is {Reoall?}. Dr. Clarke Says that a full free and perfect Salvation is the birthright of every son of man. What a pity that all do not claim it. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 1870. �We have been cuting wood to day, with the cross-cut saw. To night I went down to help Miss {Much?} about arranging her prize book list. We sent away some eight dollars in money a while ago to the Education Depository for Prize Books. We have recieved sixteen dollars worth in return--a very fine selection of books they are too. There was a wedding in Dover yesterday. Andrew Lees an old school mate of mine and Mary Thompson were married in the English Church. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1870. Charley has been piling manure and threshing oats to day. I have not been doing much of anything this afternoon I have been to Dover. Expected to recieve some money from E. H. but was again dissappointed. H. W. Beecher says that when fowls are shot at when on the wing they rise higher. So he says where troubles come up on you fly higher. And if they strike you yet fly still higher. And soon he says you will rise so high in the spiritual life, that they shall not be able to touch you. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1870. We went out to Dover this morning to meeting. The roads were so rough that we were an hour and a half in going. Of course we were late for the service. Heard part of Bro. Germans sermon however I stayed to Sacriment afterwards. The influences of the hour were most precious, on account of the presence of the Lord. Had our dinners at George Hall's. Our Dear minister is having servere trials at present. He lately lost an infant son & now another is in a very precarious state of health. MONDAY, DECMEBER 19, 1870. We have been choring arround to day as usual. The weather is quite moderate and to night we are having some snow. Mother went up to Johns this afternoon and to night I went after her. Went over to George's to settle up. Got along all right, or without any trouble. I am enjoying great peace--Yes, I can say that my heart is fixed trusting in the Lord. Have been reading some remarks of Dr. Clarke on Nebuchadnesers immage. They are much ahead of the Advent rendering. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1870. Charley has been up to Georges geting the horses shod to day. I have been spiting wood. Bro. German came this evening with Sister German and spent the evening with us. I enjoyed �their company very much. Kindred spirits are the company which delights my soul. Yet it is sometimes more proffitable than at others, this christian fellowship, or interchange of thoughts. But the time is coming when the many mansions will come to view. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1870. We have been drawing out manure to day. This afternoon, however, I went out to Dover this afternoon and ma went with me. We took tea with Mrs. Wilson. We went out with the cutter but found the sleighing very bad. Miss Howell came home with us. "Life is a journey upon the edge of a precipice, and a step may launch us over, -- are we ready? But we may have Christ in us, the life of our life, & the soul of our soul, making our hearts stout and our hands strong, and our life joyous and useful." THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1870. Charley and I have been helping Tisdale thresh this foreno afternoon. This forenoon we drew out manure. The weather is exceedingly cold now, but promises to be more moderate soon. "Tis done! Thou dost this moment save. With full salvation bless." But this salvation is only for the moment. We are constantly dipendependent upon this blood and are constantly cleansed. As we live by breathing, so the Christian lives by believing. Our breath is the bond that unites soul and body; and faith is the bond that unites our soul to Christ. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1870. To day Charley has been helping Tisdale thresh with the team. I have been attending our school examination to day. Our Superintendant was present with us. This afternoon we settled up with our teacher. The examination to day passed off very nicely. Nora Matthews came home last night from Hamilton. She is improved a good deal by her by being away. Hope that she may have the privelege of graduating at our College. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1870. We worked at our manure hauling again to day, or rather this forenoon. This afternoon Charley went out to Dover. While I have been spliting wood &c. We had a quarter of beef at sent to us this afternoon, by Mr. Thurlow. The cold weather still continues, and it is as windy as ever. Mr. Smith was up to spend the evening with us to night. I am still in favour with the Almighty, on account of His wondrous mercy & am Happy in Him. �SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1870. I went over to hear Ebersoule preach this morning. This afternoon we are favoured with an excellent discourse from our Dear Minister J. H. G. His text was "That ye also may be one even as we are one". There are some glorious thoughts in connection with this subject. As Christ was is one with God so may we be one with Christ. As He was beloved of the Father so also may shall His love be towards us. Through Christ. What a precious union: Who can fathom its length breadth & depth. MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1870. To day we have been celebrating Christmass. Charley has been up to Brown's. While we have had our accustomed dinner at home. I went after my sister this morning. Besides her we had Miss Howell & John Matthews family with us. The weather has been very cold and blustery. Last night we had quite a fall of snow. Nora was here to day and we had an old fashioned sing together. She is quite anxious to go back to Hamilton. Hope that she may have the {illegible} privelege. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1870. Charley has been threshing oats to day with the horses. I went out to Dover before noon to take my sister home. We had a very cold ride. The wind has been blowing to day, almost a hurricain and the snow has drifted a considerable. "Let all the earth keep silence before him." "Let all be dumb. Let none of them dare to open their mouths in the presence of the Lord. He alone is Sovereign, He alone is the arbiter of life and death. Let all listen to his commandments & obey His precepts." [NOTE: scan of Dec. 28 & 29 entries appears to be missing.] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1870 The past has been a very stormy day. Surely the old year is going out like a lion. Charley & I have not been doing but little today. My life. Oh, what is it! What has it been ! I have tried time after time to drive the fowls away from the sacrifice but alass! How poorly are my feeble efforts crowned without success, unless it be by the pure grace of God. The greatest difficulty in the way seems to be, to look away from earth to heaven, for strength. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1870 �Charley and I have been geting out manure to day, as usual, from the barnyard. The weather has been very favourable for our work. Mr. & Mrs. Murphy left us this morning. I can scarcely realize that this is the last day of 1870, & yet it is so. By the blessing of God I have just completed reading the Bible through on my knees, the second time. Have never read the Holy Scriptures with so much proffit as during the past year. This I attribute to in a measure to Dr. Addam Clarkes commentary, which I have often referred to. MEMORANDA Still another year has gone, with its joys and sorrows, hopes and fears. Its many opportunities for good too, are all past, never to return. But, alas! how many of them are or have been unimproved! Besides, many mistakes have been made made, and sins committed which will continue to bring forth evil fruit, even though they have been repented of in sack-cloth and ashes. Thank God; he has not yet called me to render an account of the deed done in the body else my repentance had been to that of the {continued on next page} MEMORANDA rich man in Lazaruss' time. The prayer of the Psalmist is often on my tongue Lord spare me that I may recover strength to be no more before I go hence to be no more". But there is another side to this picture. During the past year I have been favoured with many very precious manifestations of Divine grace. Perhaps more than in any previous year has the blessing of the Lord been upon me. It is here, indeed, that trials and difficulties presented themselves at MEMORANDA almost every step yet according to my faith in the precious promises of God, deliverances have as often come. I think that I can say as truly, as at the close of any {former? for year?}, that I have made some progress, towards the cellestial City. Generally Speaking I have enjoyed the blessings of a full salvation, though at times, I must confess that the wrath and condemnation of God have been upon me, for sins committed, often willfully. CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY Received. Paid. �1 85 4 " Mother For rails{?} &c 1 8 " For Postages &c 11. "" Grubbing{?} Cemetry{?}. 13 " Tea Meeting 18 " Hired Girl 19 Recd. for FLour 300{?} lbs. 126{?} 00 " " " Beefs hide 68 lbs. {illegible} {illegible} " 05 55 1. 00 75 1 00 Paid Mr. Lawson on A/C{?} 3 74. " " Miss Howell 4 00 " " John Nicol 2 00 21 Rec. For Peas 10 Bu. 4 00 �" Pd G. Matthews " Recd For beef 145 lbs. 23 Missionary Collections 4 00 . 50 $13 74 $19 04{?} For more information on Courtland Olds check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Courtland Olds (1844-1896) 1870 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers === THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1870 [illegible} TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., {illegible} === [1870 Calendar and chart of postage rates] [continuation of a chart of dates of moon phases, including November and December 1870] SATURDAY, JANURAY 1, 1870 I have been at home all day too-day but Charley has been off enjoying himself. I have a considerable respect for that old adage All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. This first day of the new Year I have spent well, for I have been as busy as a {railer}, fixing up fences &c. The weather is still beautiful, too nice to last long. I have been writing my letter to My Friend F. {W.?} S. too-night. I have been happy too-day--happy in the saviours love. Glory be to His holy name. SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1870. The past day very rainy so much so that mother and I have neither of us been able to leave for Divine Service. Notwithstanding this it has been a day of considerable proffit to my poor soul. I have been reading the Memoir of Father Reeves, the Methodist Class Leader. His first written covenant is as follows. "O Lord, I am thine, save me. If thou sparest me this year, help me to glorify thy name; and if thou takest me, take me to thyself. If thou I am thy unworthy servant--W. Reeves. These words I can also subscribe as the expression of my inmost heart. C. C. Olds. MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1870. Again we have had another stormy day. But instead of rain we are now having snow. The weather has also become a good deal colder. Charley and I have been sharpening axes and my carpenter tools this afternoon &c. Too-night I went down to Smith's. We arranged our School accounts satisfactorily, with but little trouble. I have too-day been somewhat tried, �and tempted but in going to the Lord with my difficulties, I was not only delivered, but He gave me a glorious victory over my enemies. Lord help me to be steadfast & immoveable. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1870. Charley has been drawing up wood too-day. Mother and I went to Dover for visiting purposes this morning. We took dinner at Francis Marr's and had our tea at Miss H's. Found the people about Dover in quite a state of excitement about the proposed Norfolk Railroad. A week ago they were mostly all against the proposed line but now almost to a man in favour of the project. I posted my letter to Frank too-day. I have thought of having a sale next Fall, unless Farming seems more favourable. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1870. Charley has been spliting and drawing wood too-day. While I have been making a bin for oats &c in the drive barn. I finished it and helped Henry cut some wood towards night. I went over to John Mans too-night to finish making up our School accounts. There is a blessing which I have greatly desired in the Lord and it remains still the desire of my heart. For this blessing I have often went to Him but it has not yet come to pass. I have determined, until the Lord gives it me to make it the burden of my prayer and supplication. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1870. We have all hands been cuting and spliting wood too-day. This afternoon the threshers came and set up their machine so that too-morrow we expect to thresh. Too-night I have finished straitening up our School accounts for the past year. Still my cry to my God is, "I will not let thee go until thou bless me." He that has placed in my heart this desire is able to fullfill is alone able to fulfill it, and I will not cease to plead His exceeding great and precious promises, until the blessing He has promised has been bestowed upon me. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1870. We have been threshing too-day: Got one part of the job done--the pease that grew in the Ten acre Field. Besides this we moved the machine and set it up ready for work in the old barn. We threshed out one hundred bushells of peas. I went over to the M.{?} (W.?} Church too-night where they have commenced a protracted meeting. There did not seem to be a very good influence, but then perhaps it will grow better, as this was the first effort. My experience of yesterday still continues, with the same earnest pleading. �SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1870. I sent Charley off to Mill this morning with a grist of chop. Mother and I went out to Dover after dinner. While there I called on several friends and had a good time. We Amongst the rest Miss Scott and Anne D. We took tea with Miss {Langs?} and enjoyed our visit much. It is said that the families of earth retain a family likeness throughout. There is another family of which Christ is the older brother. Should there not be a family likeness? Surely it is the privelege of Christs followers to have the image and {scriptiond?} stamped upon them. SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1870. The past has been a fearfully stormy day, and withal exceedingly cold. Notwithstanding this I have been to meeting no less than three times. I heard the new {Mr.?} preacher both morning and evening. He seems full of earnestness and Zeal for Christ and apparently is very anxious for the prosperity of Zion; But I noticed a considerable coldness in the church members. Bro. German preached this afternoon. We had a pretty good time together in the Lord. I have still the same hearts desire & still I do not fail to ask of the Lord this blessing. MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1870. Charley has been cuting wood too-day in the wood house. It has been snowing most of the day. I have been busy as usual. I went over to John Mans this evening to tea and afterwards went to meeting at the church. It seems to be improving a little in interest. There was one forward, and two who rose for prayer. The sermon, from "What shall it proffit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul," was very earnest and practical. And the prayermeeting afterwards was also quite a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1870. I have had my men drawing up wood too-day I went out to Dover myself to vote against the By Law for {Some?} of $200,000 to the proposed Norfolk Railroad. The weather too-day has been very pleasant, too much so to last long. I attended the meeting again too-night. Some of the members have become quite earnest, and I hope that good will be done. Religion is in a very backward state amongst our neighbours and there is a glorious opportunity for a manifestation of the {wonder?} praise of God. His spirit seems to be amongst us, and wh{obscured} the spirit of the Lord is there is {illegible} �WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1870. Charley has been cuting wood too-day in the woodhouse, on account of the rain. I attended School meeting too-day. I got through with my part of the business all right, But instead of geting liberty at the close of my first time I was re-elected. We went up to John Matthew's too-day to dinner and had a great dinner and a "musical time" generally. Some of the neighbours beside us were there. Too-night I attended the meeting as usual. It is certainly increasing in interest. Souls are being converted. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1870. Still the weather remains stormy and cold. This forenoon we worked in the woods. This afternoon, as soon as we could get ready ma and I went out to Dover so as to be at the tea- meeting. I expected to have seen my friend S. M. S. too-night but was doomed to disappointment. I was relieved however in receiving a note from him stating Making his reasons for not Coming. He expects to be able to come in a week or so. The tea-meeting was a decided success. There was a large number of people there. Proceeds were about eighty dollars. FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1870. We have been threshing too-day. Finished up with the exception of a few oats which we intend to thresh with the flail. We had an exceedingly cold time for our job, but it is over now and I am not sorry. "Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord and do good, so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord & do good; --> {continues on bottom of opposite page} and He shall give thee the desires of thy thine heart. Commit they way unto the Lord and trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1870 It has been raining nearly all day to-day. We have had one of the most sudden and extreme changes in the weather that I have ever experienced. Yesterday was as cold a day as we have had this Winter and to day it has been as warm as Summer. Unckle Homes and wife came to dinner too-day notwithstanding the rain. �SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1870. This has been a day of exceeding high and exalted privileges. Such as can be given only by a divine hand. We went out to church in the morning and heard our dear Bro. German deliver another one of his truely evangelical discourses, such as do the soul good. The Lord blessed me in hearing. Subject, The mind that was in Christ. My soul has since then been crying out 'O for more of the mind that was in Christ." Our Old pastor & wife W. {E.?} Laird took dinner with us too-day. We all took tea at Bowlbys, Where he christened {Frank?} Carpenters baby. Bro. Laird preached too-night to a full house. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1870. The weather still remains very rainy. It rained all of last night and the greater part of to day. Charly and I have been making preparations for killing our beefs. This afternoon Mother and I went out to Dover to be at Mrs. Lang's party. We had a rough time geting there on account of the water, which was over the road in some places to quite a depth. We spent an exceedingly pleasant evening with our friends at Mrs. Lang's. Came home about eleven and had a pretty cold ride. Quite different from going out. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1870. Charley and I killed a beef too day. This is my first effort in this line. Got along all right. Henry and Charly cut wood this afternoon. To night we had a party of young folks {Doris?} Dover and among the rest was a young man from near Wellington Square Station who is acquainted with Frank Springer, Ed. Sovereign, Miss Scott Miss Annie &c. Miss H. B. and several others were also here. We had a pleasant evenings visit from them. Still as in other days my whole desire is entered in God. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1870. I have had Charley cuting wood & spliting to day. I went to mill this forenoon and while the grist was grinding I went over to town. Took dinner at George Hall's. Afterwards I went down to the port for a skate. I had several of my friends to acompany me and had a fine time. Miss Bessie Scott was one of the company, also {Jont.?} Carpenter, Hellen Bowlby and Annie Douglas. With the latter one I had the pleasure of skating most of the time. I got home in pretty good time with my grist although the roads are very rough. The weather is very beautiful at present & I hope it will continue. �THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1870. Charley and Henry have been cuting wood. I have been busy at taking care of the beef besides some other jobs. The weather still remains beautiful but it begins to wear the appearance of a storm. I went over to the Advent protracted meeting to night. Their meeting has become quite interesting. Souls are being wrought upon and saved. It is a cause of gratitude to God that He is visiting our neighbourhood. O, may it be a glorious visitation, and not cease until scores of souls have been converted. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1870. We have all hands of us been cuting and spliting wood to day. The weather is still very beautiful although somewhat cold. I was over to the meeting again to night. The feeling is very good and still sinners are comeing home. I have had some precious seasons in prayer to day especially this morning, when the Lord blessed me. I am striving still to live a life of perfect faith in his name. He continues from time to time to give me most precious assurances of His favour. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1870. I have had Charly cuting wood too-day. My mother and I went out to Dover and got there about noon. We went to Mrs. Hall's according to previous engagement to make them a visit. I went away after dinner for a skate. Was fortunate enough to have the Company of Miss Scott. Enjoyed my skate splendidly. Last night before retiring I was favoured with an unusually precious season in prayer. Yea I cried with all my heart with refference to a certain blessing "I will not let thee go unless Thou bless me. Direct {continues onto next page} ly the answer "{Cancel?} As a prince hast thou power with God. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1870. Spent most of the forenoon in reading "{Puxshon's?} Sermons" together with my Bible. In prayer The Lord still blesses my poor Soul. He has given me more than ever the strength to claim, as my own, the blessing which I have so long desired. Not only by right of purchase but by right of promise. Bro. J. Harris of St. George preached our missionary Anniversary Sermon this afternoon. It reminded me a good deal of old times to hear him. I attended meeting too-night. �MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1870. We cleaned up some cloverseed this forenoon. Instead of saving two bushells as I expected there will be four. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon to make a visit at Sovereigns. I went down to the Silver Lake for a skate about four and was unexpectedly favoured with Miss Bessie Scott's company. Of course, I enjoyed it. Attended missionary meeting to-night. We had on the Deputation Revd. George Furgeson, John Wakefield and Rev. James Harris. The Speeches were excellent and the meeting quite a success. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1870. It snowed all of last night and most of the past day, but most of the past day this afternoon we cut wood again. I went over to the meeting to night at the church. There was an excellent influence and my own soul with many others was blessed. Still there are sinners coming hence to Jesus. How delightful to see them fleeing from destruction. It makes my soul so glad. Lord, surely thine arm is not shortened that thou canst not save for still thou savest sinners. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1870. I have had Charly spliting wood in the woodhouse to day. I went out with the team to move Henrys things up to Mrs Coppways house. We had as much as we could do to get the job done. I wanted to have got home in time for meeting but could not. My soul longeth yea even fainteth for the blessing of the Almighty. The petition of my heart is continually going up to Him, and, thanks be unto his name the witness of my acceptance is not witheld. I cannot doubt His word. THURSDAY, January 27, 1870. My man has been spliting wood to day at the woodhouse. We had our Missionary Deputation to dinner to day Revd. John Wakefield {illegible}. W. German and George Ferguson. We spent also a pleasant and proffitable afternoon with them. Our Missionary Meeting to-night was quite a success. The speeches were good especially Bro. Wakefield's of Simcoe. Captain McFell was Chairman. He acted well in his office. The deputation are staying with us all night. I have been looking for F. W. Springer to night, but I looked in vain. FRIDAY, January 28, 1870. �I have had Charly drawing up wood to day. Mother and I went out to Townsend after our ministerial brethren had gone, to make Robert Colvers a visit. We had rather a pleasant time. The weather is quite cold but very clear and pleasant. "I know that I shall reach the hights and depths of Jesu's love, and that soon I shall be His fully and entirely. I feel that I am fully consecrated but faith sometimes trembles. But I will strive to press on with all my heart for I do know that strength will come bringing rest & peace. SATURDAY, January 29, 1870. Charley has been drawing up wood to-day as usual. I have been cuting and spliting at the Wood-house. There was once a building of stone erected. The mason put in just one stone which was soft and in course of time that stone crumbled away and a hole was left in the wall. It so hapened that the stone was directly under the beem that supported the roof or rafters. This of course fell in and the building was a ruin all from one stone. So with our lives. One single stone of our character may ruin the whole. SUNDAY, January 30, 1870. This morning my mother and I went out to church at Dover. Our dear Bro. German preached this morning. Also this evening he preached again to us. We took dinner at Miss Howells. I went to hear Rev. Mr. Wilson of Caledonia preach in the Presbyterian church this afternoon. After the service was over I went over to Scott for tea, with the girls. Mary Thompson was there, and Andrew {T-?}. I do not altogether believe in keeping such company on the Holy Sabbath. MONDAY, January 31, 1870. Charley has been threshing peas &c. to day. I cut wood this forenoon. Just before dinner I was surprised a little to see my friend George Ferguson of Port Rowan. He is on his way down to his fathers at Milton and wants me to accompany him. After consulting Mother and giving the matter a little consideration I concluded to go with him. We got started about two and had to stop at Jarvis to get the horse shod. Got down to Mrs. Thompsons about six o'clock where we put up for the night. TUESDAY, February 1, 1870. This morning as soon as possible my friend and I left Thompsons for Hamilton. I left him there, at Dr. Ferguson's and went on to Nelsons. I got there in time for dinner. Spent the �afternoon pleasantly talking with these kind friends. I felt myself highly favoured in the privelege of conversing with E. although not as private as I could have wished. I was glad to see her looking so well. Frank was home and we had an old-fashioned chat together. WEDNESDAY, February 2, 1870. This morning about nine I started for the Square where I promised to meet Rev. George Furgesson and take him up to Milton We had a prosperous journey and arrived at our destination about two o'clock. We found excellent sleighing most of the way for which we were hapily prepared. I left the buggy at Springers and took their cutter. I was quite pleased with George's father and Sisters. They are certainly a very interesting family. Spent the evening very pleasantly. THURSDAY, February 3, 1870. Bro. Furgesson & I started for the Square Station this morning as soon as we could get ready. His sister Belle went with us. I left them at the Station from whence they went to Hamilton and I went back to Springers. Spent the afternoon there and to night went with Frank & His two Sisters to a social at the first brick house on the mountain west of their place. There was a big turn out and the Social netted something like forty six dollars. Got home about twelve. FRIDAY, February 4, 1870. This morning as soon as convenient I started for home from Springers. Left there all right. Drove over to Hamiltons and made a call at Dr. Furgesson's. I have formed a very favourable opinion of Mrs. Dr. F. I received there my companion brother George F. and we made tracks for home together. We took dinner at Caledonia and fed our horse. Arrived home just as the sun was seting. We conversed a good deal, while on the way, about matrimonial matters, and I for my part felt myself much proffited by the conversation. SATURDAY, February 5, 1870. My friend stoped with us last night but went off in good time this morning. I have felt rather blue to day after my visit. Perhaps it should not be thus with me, but still so it is. I went out to Dover to-day on business, after the mail &c. The weather is very beautiful at present. I have again been indulging myself with doubts with refference to a certain matter. But these doubts �are beginning to pass away and again I am beginning to enjoy a most precious assurance that all is well. SUNDAY, February 6, 1870. My mother and I went out to Woodhouse church to the Quarterly Meeting. We had a very cold drive but the service was very proffitable to the Soul. I was greatly benefitted by it throughout. The presence of the Lord was manifest. We went to Bro. John Gilbert's for our dinner To night we came home to Dover and stoped to Church again. I have this day I have entered annew into covenant vows with my Redeemer. It is the highth of my ambition to be entirely conformed to His image and likeness. MONDAY, February 7, 1870. Charley threshed some peas this forenoon and this afternoon we have been sawing and spliting wood out in the woods. The weather is very beautiful. I want to record a circumstance which has taken place during the last week. While away the Lord has been trying my faith with refference to a certain matter. The desire of my heart seemed farther from being accomplished than ever. But since coming home the Lord has again renewed my hope. He has again said I will give thee the desire of thine heart. TUESDAY, February 8, 1870. The boys and I cut and split wood again this forenoon. This afternoon I had to take mother out to Dover on another visiting excursion. We went to see Josie and Mrs. Ryerson this time. Spent the evening pleasantly with them. Blessed are the pure in heart says Christ for they shall see God. Not that they must wait for for Heaven to have the promise realised--it is fulfilled now. The good do see godliness everywhere. Where the bad man sees evil, the good man sees good and noble qualities. WEDNESDAY, February 9, 1870. We have been at the wood business again to day. Have been cuting up a big oak on the new-ground. Frank Wilson and his mother came out in time or dinner and staid with us until after tea. My experience in Jesus is still most precious. I feel that more than ever before my life is hidden with Christ in God. By the grace of God, my consecration was never more perfect; nor the witness of my acceptance more glorious. I feel that I have brought all the tithes into the Storehouse & joyously wait for the promised blessing. �THURSDAY, February 10, 1870. Charley has been spliting wood to day etc. My mother and I went up to Simcoe and gott there in time for dinner. We attended preaching in the W. M. church this afternoon by George Furgusson also this evening by Rev J. Wakefield. They are at present holding a four day meeting, with preaching three times each day. The meeting will be turned into a revival effort or rather protracted service, if prospects seem favourable. Thus far It seems to be rather a dull chance for a revival, but still they may have one. FRIDAY, February 11, 1870. We have all been at work at cuting wood to day, back on the new-ground. The weather has taken quite a turn since yesterday from being very cold to quite warm. It looks now like rain. Life is indeed a conflict. The foes of humanity seem lurking in at every turn to seduce and destroy the hopes of the Christian. My prayer is still for that blessing which the Lord has promised me. Although I believe His word yet it seems that I cannot help being harrassed with doubts and and fears concerning the matter. SATURDAY, February 12, 1870. We all cut wood this forenoon but this afternoon Henry and I went out to Dover. I called on Bro. German and had quite a chat with him. The weather has become quite cold again. My whole Soul is almost continually going out in prayer to God, for the accomplishedment of that event which my heart hath desired so long. "Except the Lord build the house they labour in vain that build it" I find but little sympathy except it be with Him who is touched with the feeling of my infirmities. He takes my burden. SUNDAY, February 13, 1870. My mother and I went out to Church at the village this morning. We heard our dear Bro. German preach. Went home with him and after dinner I went up to Woodhouse Chappel Also, to night I heard him preach again. His text to night was from Isaiah. For Wisdom and knowledge shall be the strength of thy times &c. The burden of my prayers is still for the desire of my heart. I thought that this thing would never come to pass but God has renewed His promise to me so often that I cannot doubt his precious word. MONDAY, February 14, 1870. �I have been working in the shop this forenoon at saw filing buggy fixing &c. I have had Charley threshing out peas and tearing down the strawstack &c. This afternoon mother and I went out to spend a few hours with Mrs. Beaupres according to a previous engagement. Had a pleasant visit. It has been raining to day and still the weather is still continues quite warm. My life, what is it what has it been? I have so often failed to discharge my duties and my progress Heavenward has been so slow that my past life seems almost a {blank?} TUESDAY, February 15, 1870. We cut wood this forenoon but this afternoon I did not help but worked in the shop. Towards night my mother and I went up to Simcoe to hear Rev. Mr. Ormistons Lecture on his travels in Europe. We found the roads very bad. The weather is now quite warm. & it thaws most of the time, hence the bad roads. The lecture to night did not meet my anticipations, although it was very good. Ormiston is upon the whole a very good Lecturer. His style is good and gestures excellent But there is no comparison between him & Punshon. WEDNESDAY, February 16, 1870. Henry went to Mill for me to day while I have had Charley spliting wood at the house. I have been working in the shop &c. We had a lot of visitors to come just before dinner Bro. German and wife with Miss Howell. I have been visiting with them most of the afternoon Enjoyed it much. Had some conversation with my Bro. G. about that matter, which, these days, has much of my attention and most of my prayers. I do feel to thank God for friends to whom I can open my heart. Sympathy is a great want here. THURSDAY, February 17, 1870. Charley has been threshing peas spliting wood &c. Henry went out after a grist & brought my sister home with him. I have been working in the shop--making a buggy-wheel. It is my first effort at waggon making and I am succeeding pretty well. It is well to live in the sunshine of God's favour. And to hasten as quickly as possible from the darkness of despondency and doubt. "Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee". How precious such promises to the burdened and weary Soul. FRIDAY, February 18, 1870. Charley has been threshing peas and drawing down the straw-stack. I went out to Dover to attend the adjourned Quarterly business meeting of the circuit. It was the first meeting of the �kind that I ever attended in the capacity of an officer of the Church. All passed off very nicely. The days pass quickly by one by one. The season allowed for our life work become more and more limited. We have indeed no time to spare by the way. But if we would make our life work a success it must be an unceasing work. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1870. To day Charley has been helping John Matthews thresh and I helped too this afternoon. I cleaned off the buggy this forenoon and made preperation for our proposed trip to St. George. I have unfortunately caught a very bad cold by some means or other and to night feel rather blue. Mother and Sisters family have gone up to Wilkinsons to night and I am staying at home. Am enjoying my loneliness much in prayer & meditation. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1870. The weather has been very cold to day. So much so that we have not ventured away any where else to meeting. Bro. German was here to dinner. He brought Miss H. with him. She wants to go with ma & I up to St. George. Bro. German gave me a letter of introduction to a friend of his at present attending The Hamilton College. This circumstance has done me good because I take it to be a token of God's favour. It came unsolicited & unexpected, but I fear unmerited. Our meeting this afternoon was a good one throughout. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1870. The weather was very cold this morning I had almost given up all hopes of getting started on our jurney. How ever after or rather, towards noon it seemed to get a little warmer. We started--Mother, Miss Howell and I and got to Boston in time for dinner. From there we came to Brandtford and are staying with Mrs. Hoyt over night. We have an exceedingly cold ride. My prayer is will God give me strength that I may endure all things with all meekness. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1870. We have been visiting and looking after little matters most of the day such as geting photo's &c. Towards dusk we started for St. George and arrived at Bro. Harris's about dark. Our friends were away from home but made their appearance in an hour or so. We have had an exceedingly pleasant evening with them. The past has been a day of considerable happiness in Jesus though some of my associations made me feel that I was among those who were strangers to His love. My Soul longs for the association of kindred spirits. �WENDESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1870. We spent a very pleasant forenoon at the house of our friend. After dinner Bro Harris and I went out for a drive. This evening I went with him to his protracted meeting at the Bethel Chapel. We went through Harrisburg. The meeting was rather interesting. Souls are being saved. Seasons of sweet communion are still granted me, and my will is becoming more & more lost in His will. He knows the desires of my heart & He alone can give. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1870. Mother and I started for Dundass about nine or ten. Our visit at St. George has been a very pleasant and agreeable one throughout. It did not take us long to go down to Dundass Found our friends there all well. I went down to the Plains Chapel with Bro. {illegible} to attend a Missionary Meeting there. This also was a pleasant little trip. Met with my old Friend Benjamin Clement, also made the acquaintance of several others. Among the rest Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry of the latter I formed a high opinion. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1870. I remained in Dundas until about three o'clock. Started then for Nelson via Hamilton. Took Maggie Laird to Hamilton & went from there to Nelson alone. Got there about dark. Found them all well. I went with them to meeting at the church. Heard Rev. Thomas Jeffry preach The sermon was splendid, and the prayer-meeting also was a powerful season of refreshing. I did not enjoy much, my visit as it seemed that my presence was not altogether appreciated or desired. Especially by {name obscured} SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1870. This forenoon I spent mostly at Springers but about eleven I went down to Ed. Sovereigns Frank and Emily went up to Jerseyville just before I started. I did not feel very comfortable about it, but then it is my desire continually, to commit all my way unto the Lord that He may direct my paths. As I have asked the Lord to lead me in this matter I consider that he has lead me and that by those paths which are most for my own good and His own glory. O Lord, give me, I pray thee a meek & trusting spirit. For Jesu's Sake. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1870. �This has been a stormy sunday, so much so that we did not venture away from the house. Spent the day at Mr. Sovereigns near Wellington Square. Tried to spend the day proffitably, and hope that its influence will be for good to my soul as well as of those with whoom I have been associated. My mind with refference to a certain matter has been changed and from doubting the promises of my Father I am again rejoicing in the hope that even yet the desire of my heart will not be witheld from me. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1870. I left Mr. Sovereigns this morning for Dundass Arrived at the latter place about eleven. The snow was pretty deep and the waggoning heavy. We left Dundass after dinner for home. Met with some little accidents on the way but did but fortunately not very serious. We stoped at Mrs. Canfield in Jarvis to warm & while there she got tea for us. Of course we enjoyed our little visit much. We found the roads at home quite different from what they were down below. There has been rain here, not snow TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1870. I have had Charley to work at cuting wood and threshing peas Most of the forenoon I spent in running arround trying to get some one to help me kill a beef which I thought to take to Hamilton to-morrow. Failed in my plans and this afternoon have been geting ready to start after the Bull to morrow. The weather still remains cold and I hope it may too for a couple of days at least. I have not before felt my whole soul go out in prayer to God for that blessing which is the desire of my heart in a more remarkable way than too-day. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1870. I started for Nelson this morning with the teem and sleigh after a Durham Bull Calf, which I bargained for with Mr Springer. I took dinner at Caledonia and arrived at my destination about sun down. Nothing unusual hapened me on my trip down only that the weather was exceedingly cold. I went with the family to the meeting, which still continues. One of local preachers of the circuit Mr. {Breckan?} preached from It is the duty of Men to pray, and not to faint. The text was a word in season to my poor soul. THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1870. I started for home this morning with the Bull about eight. My heart is weary of this sadness which has come upon me again despite my efforts to shake it off. It seems impossible that �the Lord sholud lead me as I have been lead of late unless it be for some good purpose. I know that his hand has been over me for good continually, and still I cannot doubt that my steps are ordered of Him for my own good and to his own glory. Lord take me and use me to thy glory and help me to be perfect continually in thee. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1870. I have not felt very comfortable after my journey down below. Got a fresh cold and it makes me feel bad. I have been working in the shop most of the day. Charley has been to mill this afternoon. Went up to Wilkinsons to night to spend the evening. Captain McFell and his wife were there. We had a very proffitable evening's conversation about religious matters. Was blessed with another precious season in prayer with refference to that thing which is, The desire of my heart. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1870. Charley and I cleaned up a grist this morning, of chop. I took it out to the mill and ma went along with me. We had dinner at George Hall's and had a pleasant visit with {Marsia?}. I called to see my Bro. German and had also a proffitable season in his company. Was pleased to hear that the special services at Woodhouse were prospering nicely. May the Lord pour out upon that people abundant showers of blessing. Looking to Jesus still striving to hang myself on His exceeding great and precious promises. SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 1870. Read one of {Punsherm?} sermons this morning. Remained at home until the afternoon servicer We had Bro German here to dinner. His sermon this afternoon was from I will not let thee go intil thou bless me. The sermon was excellent My soul was proffited by hearing it and my heart was made glad in hope of His favour My prayer to day has been very precious to my soul. The Good Lord seemed so near and that to own and bless. We had a good turn out this afternoon and our class-meeting was unusually large and interesting. MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1870. Charley has been busy arround the barn to-day tearing down the straw-stack threshing peas and so on. I went out to mill this afternoon with another grist of wheat. Brought back a grist of chop in its place. I am doing enough of this work now to last a while. The sleigh goes pretty well now, and this makes it a very good opportunity. I called at Bro. German's a little while �and had a proffitable interview with him about certain matters. it does me so much good to converse with him. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1870. I have had Charley drawing up wood to-day while I have been working in the shop, Finished up the buggy-wheel which is my first effort at waggon-making. Mother and I went over to Browns to spend the evening. It passed very pleasantly. "Happy is the man, beautiful as an object of contemplation, who feels himself, and who is, fortified as in an impregnable castle by habits of strictest virtue, and of the firmest faith in God! Trials come to him, sometimes betraying him, but he can say: 'None of these things move me. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1870. Charley has been spliting wood &c. to day I took ma out to Dover on a visiting expedition. We took dinner with Mrs. Coppway and afterwards I visited or rather called at a number of places. Amongst others at Mrs. Sovereigns where I had a great time with Mrs. H. Sovereign and Annie Douglas who was there helping make a quilt. We took tea and spent the evening at Walter Olds The past day has not been one of my brightest day yet my strength is all in HIm. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1870. My man has, as usual been spliting wood at the House. I went up to the blacksmiths this forenoon to get a tyre set on the new wheel which I have been making. Got it done all right. How needful that the moral structure of our life ben be not not neglected even for one moment. It is said that every action or thought of a man no matter how small is followed by its influences either for good or for evil. And that influence, or rather the result, may be lasting as eternity. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1870. Charley finished thresthing the pease to day. I have been working at a harrow which I have just commenced making. The past has been a very cold disagreeable day. To night we have had Captain Mcfell and wife to visit us. The question arises in my mind, for what am I living? Am I endeavoring with full purpose of heart to live for God's glory? The question no sooner comes than I can answer it in the affirmative. I do want to be a blessing for my fellows, a light which cannot be hid. �SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1870. The past has been a fearfully stormy day, & still it continues. Charley and I cleaned up the pile of peas which Charly has been making all Winter. This afternoon he has been threshing out some oats with the flail, while I have been working in the shop. "What is our life at its longest? What are the schemes upon which we must set our hand? We grow old while we yet feel young. Our bark that glided sweetly along the shores of life quickly gets out into the rapids beyond which are the roar and the foam of the great Niagara." SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1870. The past has exceeded all other days this winter for snow. We have now nearly a foot but it is drifted a good deal. This is the day of the Hagars vill Church opening but we could not even think of going, on account of the storm. Have spent the day in the house reading & writing &c. Have had some most precious seasons with my God. How true those words of the poet. "With thee conversing we forget All time and toil and care. Labour is rest and pain is sweet If thou my God art here." The burden of my prayer is still, for that blessing which the Lord has promised me. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1870. Charley has been busy tearing down the straw stack &c. too day. According to invitation mother and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon, and took took dinner with Mrs. Canfield. Met there with Miss Annie Thompson a young lady of whom I have heard a good deal. Was not disappointed in my Ideas of her. We went on down to Hagarsville to attend the tea-meeting. Before it came off there was a sermon by Rev. Mr. Grant (Presbyterian). The tea-meeting was a decided success the proceeds all told were $1.000 one thousand dollars TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1870. Charley has been threshing oats too-day. I have been busy at sundry jobs. We had visitors out from Dover. Mrs. Hall and Kate Riddell. I had to spend part of the time with them of course. Kate is quite a fine girl, in a good many respects. To night there came an old brother, to stop with us, by chance. He proved to be a good old man--a local preacher of our own body. His name is Henry Fox. He lives near Toronto. I was quite proffited with his company. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1870. �It stormed this forenoon more like February than March. Charley has been threshing oats &c. this afternoon I went out to Dover this af Bro. Fox went out with me. I took him to Wilsons and to {Mrs.?} German's. At the latter place there happened to be a lot of my young lady friends in to tea, I was induced to stay with them. Had a very pleasant little visit with them. Among others were Annie O. & Helen {I?}. I attended a lecture and Concert to night in the town hall. The lecture was on Affrica Livingstons travels &c by Charlton of Lyndock. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1870. Charley has been cuting and spliting wood. I have been working at my new harrow which I want to get done in time for the springs work. The weather to day has been as stormy as ever. The snow has got to be quite a depth "Feel deeply humble. Am so unlike Christ! And yet I dare not look at self, but keep looking to the Lamb of God. One look of penitance and faith to Him our present Saviour, is worth more than hours of self-abasement, or years of trying to make ones self better." FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1870. Charley has been cuting and spliting wood too day &c. I worked in the shop this forenoon and this afternoon have been spending the time very proffitably as well as agreeably in visiting with our old friend Rev. Thomas Woolsey. He & his wife came in time for dinner. Towards night we started for Woodhouse meeting. Called and took tea at father Philip Austins on the way. Bro. Woollsey preached to night. The meeting was an excellent one. A score or more were forward. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1870. Bro. Woolsey started away from us with wife this forenoon. I have enjoyed his visit very much. I went out to Shands this morning to see him about the boy which I have about hired. Went on to Dover & took dinner at Mrs. George Halls. Got a bag of Liverpool Salt and went over after Annie Douglass to go home with me. Succeeded in my project & have had a pleasant visit with her. I have been unusually busy to-night. I made brine and put it in the meat, &c. SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1870. I went out to the Port this morning to meeting, and took my friend Annie with me. Had a pleasant and proffitable conversation with her about religion and matrimony or the necessity �of two being agreed on that one point. Bro Thurlow preached. After service I went over to Bowlbys to dinner and got home from there in time for the meeting. Bro. German preached to us from the fourth commandment, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy". He did not spare any one in this matter but exposed Sabath desecrations generally. MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1870. Charly has been cuting down the strawstack and drawing out some manure to day. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see about changing my cloverseed for another kind. I purchased the "life of Lady Maxwell". I was pleased to hear of their having a good and a successful meeting at Simcoe after all. I am told that there have been some additions to the Church already and most of them young men. My desires are still all centered on God who alone can fulfill them TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1870. The boy whom I made an agreement with a while ago came to day and comenced work. I have hired him for one month, on trial at seven dollars per month. Charley and I have been cuting wood and the like to day. "God give thee power to get wealth". Who can doubt it? Who gives wisdom, understanding, skill, bodily strength, and health? Is it not God? And without these how can wealth be acquired. To God the wealthy man must account for the manner in which he hath expended the riches which God hath given him." WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1870. We have all of us been geting up wood in sled lengths to day. I find that this is about the handyest way after all. We dispense with a great deal of handling as well as runing back and forth from the woods. How narrow is the way we are called to walk in if we would enjoy constant communions with God! Yet it is surely consistent with every lawful situation and ocupation in life. I Feel His presence as much when at my work as when any where els. Bless God! THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1870. Worked again, this forenoon at geting up wood in sled lengths. The boys have been at the same work this afternoon. I went out to Dover this afternoon on business. Saw Bro. German and had from him news of a glorious revival at present going on at Woodhouse. He says that �the alter is crowded with penitents, many of them heads of families. I have great reason to thank God for a manifestation of His favour which I have had, this day to overtake me. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1870. We have been all of us, engaged at sundry jobs to day. The weather is still very cold and backward, indeed, more like February than March. I was down to see Mrs. Newcombe to night and have by the blessing of God been permitted to make some arrangement with her as well as with some others of a very satisfactory nature. It does do me so much good to have it in my power to pay my debts. He says, Owe no man any thing &c. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1870. The boys have been cuting wood to day &c. I went to town this morning with Brown's. The roads are pretty bad. I took out my cloverseed and left it at Martins's. Purchased a couple Bushells of another kind, besides a couple bushells of the Alsyke seed. I took dinner with Homer and Charlotte to day they have been on a trip down to Wellington Square and have just got back. She reports having seen E. S. and having had an introduction to him &c. Of course they are all well. SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1870. The past has been a fearfully stormy day mostly snow and wind from the East. Mother and I have not been away from home to church as a consequence. It has been a proffitable day to my soul, however, in my reading and devotional exercises. I have commenced reading the life of Lady Maxwell and find it to be an exceedingly interesting book, much calculated to encourage and strengthen the followers of Jesus. It delights me to read the lives of such holy persons & leaves the desire to go & do likewise. MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1870. We have all been to work to day as usual. I have been busy at the Harrow. The boy shoveling roads, spliting wood &c, & Charley has been threshing oats this afternoon. This forenoon he went after my Sister. We had quite a snow storm yesterday and to day there is more than eight inches of snow on the ground. I was down to Smiths this morning. We concluded to send off for a bushel of Norway Oats, together. I have not felt as much of the presence of God to day as in the {word obscured} �TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1870. The boys have been working at the wood pile again to day. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon and found the roads very bad indeed, worse than I ever remember seeing them before. I settled up some little accounts in Simcoe and came away better spirited. How tenderly does our Heavenly father care for His trusting confiding children. O Lord 'give me grace that I may render unto thee all the glory as well as my life--my all. I have manifested a rebellious ungrateful spirit to day. But may the Lord have mercy upon me. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1870. Charley fixed up some fence along the Side Road. This afternoon Henry helped him saw wood with the cross-cut saw. I have been working at my harrow as hard as possible all day. I am geting it pretty well done. O, how thankful I am that I am not always required to walk without the glorious presence of the blessed Redeemer. Some days I get well nigh discouraged but the past has not been one of those days. He has of a truth annointed me with the oil of gladness above my fellows THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1870. The boys have been working at the wood again to day, While I was busy at my harrow the forenoon. Mother and I started for Woodhouse this afternoon. We found the roads fearfully bad: At our place we had to drive through the creek, (at Allan Culvers) on account of the dirt being washed away from the end of the bridge. The water turned out to be very deep, so much so that the horse had to swim a little way. Fortunately we both walked over the bridge & Providentially escaped. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1870. We went to the Woodhouse meeting last night. It happened to be the last one. Bro Berman preached from "Come thou with us and we will do the good" &c. As the immediate result of the meeting twenty five have already given in their names as members on trial, Several of these heads of families besides a number of others who it is expected will yet join. Praise the Lord for his goo[d]ness. My own experience continues to be that of trial and temptation, And yet, Praise God, I am still kept from being utterly cast down by His almighty power. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1870 �The boys have been working at wood spliting to day. I have been busy at my harrow. The weather still remains quite cold & backward. How extremely varied is the Christians life. At one time his path lies through the sterile and barren waste, where he must depend entirely upon the miraculous gift of God for support with "the bread of Life sent down from Heaven. At another time he is permitted to walk through valleys of fertility and delight, where nothing seems wanting to delight his soul. SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 1870 We had to remain at home to day on account of the bad roads. and We were, however favoured with our own dear minister bro. German. He took dinner with us and preached this afternoon. Our congregation was of course, small but after all we had a good time. I have just been reading Dr. Clark's remarks upon Moses, and his mission. What a glorious example of piety and constantly confiding trust. How typical of Christ and his mission was his life and occupation. MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1870. Charley has been working at the strawstack and Willie spliting wood. While I have been finishing up my harrow. Have just finished up reading the writings of Moses, the Pentateuch. In reading it I have had constant recourse to Dr. Clarks Commentaries. This last named work has been of great benefit. I am following his direction in going from the Pentateuch to the four Gospels. This, he says, is of all others the most proffitable way of reading the Bible. Then the reading of Joshua is to be followed by the Acts. TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1870. The boys have been working at the wood to-day. I went to Dover this morning with the waggon after cloverseed, some barrels &c. Took my sister home also. Had dinner with Geroge Hall. I have for years, had a desire which God alone can fulfill. He has tried my faith much in withholding from me this blessing but still, after all the language of my heart is, In life or in death, I dare not trust myself to choose but I can trust Him who is to wise to err, too good to be unkind. I cannot but believe His promise is true. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1870. The weather has become warm again and now seems much like Spring. The boys have been busy to day as usual. H. M. Bucher in one of his Lecture-Room Talks says "I think �there is no intelligent, experienced Christian who has lived a long life of faith and trust in God, who does not testify that it is good to draw near to God, and his God, and ask for the things which he really needs. And yet probably no true Christian has not seen a mysterious pause between asking & recieving: No wonder his faith sometimes fails. No wonder that he sometimes thinks that God will not answer prayer. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1870. Still the beautiful weather continues and I hope soon to get to work again on the farm. The boys have been busy to day as usual. I went up to G. Matthew's this afternoon to see about some repairing &c. Coming back I stoped at John's. They told me that Leonora would go to the H. L. College week after next, if they could get some means of geting her there. This news pleased me much and rather than not have her go I would take her myself. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1870. The boys worked at the wood this forenoon, this afternoon we went to work fixing fences. The weather still continues very beautiful and warm. I have been writing a letter to my friend Miss Velmia Horlon who is at present at the Hamilton Female College. One says--'There is one single fact which one may oppose to all the wit and argument of infidelity--viz: that no man ever repented being a Christian on his death bed". A weighty argument indeed. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1870. William did not work this afternoon but went to Dover. I took mother out this afternoon. We went by the old plank or the Dog's nest way, and found it very bad. My readings of the Word are attended with greater benefit to my poor Soul of late than almost ever before. In asking the Lord to help me to behold beauty in His Law I have not asked in vain, but in addition to this blessing he makes me very happy with His own love in my heart. SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning for meeting. Heard our dear bro. German preach in the morning from the last few verses of the 12th Chap Hebrews. This afternoon heard the Baptist minister from {Villoria?}, Rev. Mr. Cox. He preached from--They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.' Bro. German preached again in our own church from 41 ver. XII chap St. Matthew, The men of Ninevah �shall rise up in judgement with this generation and shall condemn it, because they repented &c. MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1870. We have been busy at geting together our booms to day succeeded in geting two of the best ones to their places. We also altered the old bull and some hogs before noon. I have still an inward conciousness of being altogether the Lord's. O, how precious to have ones will altogether lost in His will. It requires sometimes, hard fighting with the world, the flesh and the devil to live such a life of faith, and yet I find that I am only happy when my trust is all in Him. Lord grant that I may do thy will on earth as angels do in heaven! amen! TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1870. We have been busy to day as usual at sundry jobs, and expect to start the plough to morrow. The weather still continues delightful and dry. Speaking of the power of a word, ones says-- "Many a spirit as calm as the Summer lake, has been agitated like a sea upturned by the tempest, never again to enjoy repose, by the power of one word. Many a jentle word has fallen softly upon an acking ear, and ascending the stairway of the soul, it has nestled in some lonely recess of the heart, and will live forever there." WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day for the first. The ground is in nice order where he is working. I have been busy at sundry jobs, & so has Will. It has looked like rain this afternoon but now it has passed off and there is every appearance of a drought. Dr. Clarke says--when a man works, in whatever lawful occupation he may have, with an eye single to the glory of God, His every act may become an act of worship. What a privilege. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1870. Charley has been ploughing again to day. I went out to mill with a grist of chop, the last, I hope, for this Season. I recieved a letter from my friend Velmia Horton who is now at the Hamilton College. The weather continues beautiful and warm and to night it rains. Little disappointments and trials still cross my path but not without leading me, more than ever to put my whole trust in Him whose arm alone can save me. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1870. �The boy and I have been taking out the potatoes to day. I found them not saved as well as usual, there being a good many rotten ones. Took out about thirty two bushells. Charley has been ploughing to day. "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou are with me" &c. SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1870. Charley still keeps ploughing. Will is also to work as usual. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about geting a new plough, or my old one repaired. Concluded that the latter way would be the most economical, as he offers to make it into a new one for $12. They that observe the first Commandment says Dr. Clark--"See God in all things--think of Him at all times--has his mind continually fixed upon God--acknowledges Him in all his ways--who begins, continues, and ends all his thoughts, words and works, to the glory of His name". SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1870. We could not go away from home today on account of rain. We were disappointed this afternoon in not having our minister. We had a good prayer meeting however, and this made up partly for the disappointment. I met with a precious idea not long since, in Dr. Clarkes' remarks on the Lord's prayer. Speaking of--"Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven" he says that as the holy angels do not mingle iniquity with their loving obedience in heaven so He teaches us to pray that we may do his will on earth". And yet many would have us believe that this is impossible. MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1870. It has been raining to day so that we could no do much. The boy and I went to Jarvis this forenoon & this afternoon he worked with Charley cleaning up oats. Cousin Leonora is to start for the Hamilton St. F College tomorrow-morning. There seems to be something so mysterious in the present position of that matter which has been so constantly a subject of prayer with me for the past four years. And although it does seem to be more unlikely than ever before to be brought to Jesus, yet strange to say, when I take the matter to the Lord, He invariably gives me the richness of my acceptance, and the especial assurance that His most precious promises shall be fulfilled. TUESDAY, APRIL 19 1870. �The boys have beren fixing up fence most of the past day. Mother and I went out to Dover towards noon and such roads I scarcely ever saw in all my life. I was over to Bro. Germans this afternoon While thre I had a little conversation with him about that matter which I mentioned last night. For some little time I have desired to open my heart to him in this matter. After all I could not derive much benefit from the interview. It seemed so hard to express my whole mind so that he could understand me. O, how thankful I am that it is not so when I go to God. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1870. To day It has not been fit to work out on account of rain. The boys fixed up fence this forenoon this afternoon worked arround the barn. I have been working in the shop most of the the day. There has been in my mind the past day a good deal of uneasiness and doubt because some things do not come to pass as I would wish. But this I know is not right. I ought so to trust in the Lord that my soul might be like Mount Sion which cannot be moved. Lord help me to do all that thou requirest! THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1870. The boys have been fixing up fence to day. It is so weat that we can no nothing else. I have been working at a new wagon-rack and am geting it nearly done. This morning on rising my first desires were for a fresh plunge in the fountain opened up too sin and uncleanness. I felt a lack of strength but on making the effort found that my strength was renewed, as the eagles. The result of my interview was, another victory over the enemies of my soul. Had also at noon another precious season when I was even more than ever filled with His Love. FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1870. Started the plough again to day in the potatoe patch, in order to save time. I have hired Will. {B?} Courtney six months at seven dollars per month. This with his month on trial will make seven. He wanted me to keep him another month or until he could get another place, by the year but this I could not do. How varied are the means which our Heavenly Father uses to promote our spiritual growth. To day secret prayer has been, of all other means most beneficial, while on other days the greatest blessing comes from reading the Word &c. SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1870. �The boy and I worked at trimming the willows on the Big Flat this forenoon. while Charley has been ploughing all day. I went out to Dover this afternoon. Found the roads in a fearful state. Recd. word of the Norway Oats which Smith & I sent for, an agreeable surprise. The day has been just like a summer's day. My path seems beset on every side with difficulties. So numerous and formidable do they appear that I sometimes feel very much cast down and discouraged. Thank God, He is my covert from the storms and tempests of life. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1870. Started the plough this morning but found the ground too weat even on the Slice hill. The boy & I have been working in the orchard trimming trees &c. while Charley has been busy at different jobs. Another happy day has passed. Happy because of the presence of my master. Happy because of the inward consciousness that the life I now live in the flesh, I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. The language of earth cannot, even faintly, describe the blessedness of such an existence. Neither could the worldly understand it. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1870. This forenoon Charly and I got a couple of booms from Walters' place. This afternoon we comenced farming in earnest. Sowed four bushells of barley and got it nearly harrowed in. Mr & Mrs Hall came out this afternoon and made us a visit Sold them a cow for thirty five dollars. Diligent in business and fervent in spirits serving the Lord. This is my mottoe, and I am striving continually to fulfill all its requirements; & I find that by the grace of God alon is possible to even partially to succeed. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1870. Still we are fortunate enough to be able to continue our work at seeding. I sowed an additional five Bu. of Barley this afternoon in the field next to McBrides. The weather has turned colder, and appears to be more settled. Still the Lord sees fit to suspend the accomplishment of precious promises. Although this seems hard, yet I cannot doubt but that he does all things well. What I know not now I shall know hereafter. Then also shall we see Him as He is. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1870. The weather continues fine and we are at the seeding as usual. I finished triming trees this forenoon and this afternoon set out a lot of little apple trees of our own raising (about twenty). �Went out to night after money for the minister but did not succeed in geting any. I have been trying to get William Wilkinson to take charge of the class in my stead, in the absence of the Captain. But he does not seem willing to act. In this case it appears to be a duty which I cannot neglect. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1870. I finished sowing one field to day with barley. The five acre lot east of the house. This afternoon I went out to Dover on business and to attend the meeting of the Quarterly board. The first regular meeting of the kind, I think, that I ever attended. There was lively times for a while amongst some of the brethren and the business of the meeting could not could not be properly closed up on account of deficiency of in the ministers salary. Another effort is to be made and another meeting held. SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1870. This morning I went out to attend the Quarterly Meeting Service at Dover. The love feast was a delightful season from the presence of the Lord, The sermon, too, was excellent and the attendance large. My soul was much blessed throughout this service. But, alas! To night my heart is sad with the remembrance of a partially misspent day. Some of the Lords own reserved time has been missimproved. My priveleges have been glorious but oh now little my life has reflected his immage. How little the gratitude that I have felt toward my Heavenly Father. MONDAY, MAY 2, 1870. The beautiful weather still continues and we are trying our best to improve it. Finished sowing the field next to McBrides, and got it nearly done. I sowed a half bushel of the Norway oats in the same field. Feel truly ashamed of some thoughts, words and actions which have proceeded from me this day. What a humiliating downfall! Although I do desire in all things to please my God--yet there are within me the remains of sin which seem even yet to triumph of over The Spirit of my Redeemer. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1870. I finished sowing Grass seed in the field by McBrides and now we have thirteen acres all done but a little rolling and furrowing {out?}; We started another field to night. "Without Christ." How awful the present and eternal import of these words. And yet how many there �are who seem satisfied with the beggerly elements of this life. They will feed on husks although a feast of Good Things is prepared, without money and without price. Take away Christ and you deprive the Christian of his most precious hope. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1870. The weather has become very warm and Showery. We have not, however, been hindered from our work at seeding. We are now working in the field west of the woods which we hope to get done to-morrow. I am waiting or God to come for me said a little sick orphan boy to a jentleman who found him lying in some long grass with his eyes turned upwards. He took Father, Mother and little brother up to his home in heaven, and now I am waiting to go too, for mother told me that God would take care of me, and she never told me a lie. Yes! said the jentleman, God has sent me to take care of you. What a beautiful lesson of truth. TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1870. We have finished another field of seeding too day. This makes about twenty two acres. I went down to Jarvis after the plough which I have been giting made over new. One family, on earth and in heaven. Such are God's children All one in Him. Many have finished the work of which God gave them to do, and have gone down to recieve their reward, and to dwell with Christ. Many are still waiting and doing the Masters work, expecting ere long to join the sanctified in Heaven. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1870. We are now having a very weat time. It has rained nearly all day and rains still. The boys have not been able to do much. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning and I was in a great way to get back on account of the seeding, but it did me no good after all. "And he spake a parable unto them, to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint. This passage has again been a word in Season to my soul to day. The Lord has made me to feel the need of a certain blessing but only in Him. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1870. On account of the wet weather we could not do anything on the farm to day. I sent Charley to mill with a grist of wheat While I had the boy pulling or digging out stumps. This afternoon Mother and I went down to the New {Credit?} Mission where our friend Rev. Thomas Woolsey is stationed at present. Mrs. Coppway came to go with us. We found the roads very �bad but got there all right and found our friends all well and in very comfortable circumstances. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1870. I have to thank the Lord for glorious priveleges to day, such as but seldom fall to my lot. This is Mrs. Woolsys Quarterly Quart Meeting day an occasion which I never before witnessed amongst the Indians. Bro. Woolsey preached first, secondly we had Love-Feast and lastly the Sacriment. Many of the Indians were very happy in giving their experiences and throughout the meeting I enjoyed it gloriously. This afternoon we went to see old Mrs. Jones Rev. Peter Jone's mother who is 96 years old. MONDAY, MAY 9, 1870 We came home this forenoon and found the roads a great deal better. Found everything all right. Charly was ploughing and the boy geting out stumps. I went to ploughing this afternoon with all my might, in order to make up for lost time. Our girl has got into the notion of leaving us through the instrumentality of certain evil disposed persons. I hope, however, that in the Lord; He is my guide in matters of all kinds. I do not fear what man can do unto me. TUESDAY, MAY 10,1870. We are ploughing still, although the ground is very wet. Unckle Homes is doing a little job for us to day, plastering up a door in my bedroom. This afternoon I have been cleaning up the yard, burning brush &c, while the boy has been ploughing in my place. The weather, is, I think geting settled again. I am trying to take that matter to the Lord, with reference to the hired girl. I have always found Him a very present help in times of trouble and still I feel that no other can deliver. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1870. The boys worked at ploughing again to-day, in the ten-acre field. I have been busy working arround the yard all day geting things straightened up a little. The past, has been a happy day. I feel that my desire to live and move and have my being in God, even while I tabernackle in the the body, is being realised in a glorious measure. Isnt this a wonderful prvelege, and yet it is mine. The Lord has been leading me too day in a remarkable manner. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1870 �Working still as hard as possible at our seeding. We are now sowing the Ten-acre field and hope to finish it to morrow. "By the attonement of Christ for our sins heaven is opened to earth, and heaven opened on earth. The church militant and the church triumphant become one and the whole heavenly family in both, see and adore their common Lord. Neither the world nor the church nor the world, is left to the caprice of time or chance. Wherever we are, praying, studying, hearing, meditating His gracious eye is upon us". FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1870. We did not succed in finishing up the ten-acre-field to day as I anticipated yesterday. But it will take two or three hours longer. Saw Mr. Tisdale this afternoon, our new neighbour, who has lately purchased the Mandeville place. I think from his appearance that he will make an agreeable neighbour, as well as a thrifty farmer. He lacks one thing which is, of all others the most necessary to make a perfect man. He does not profess religion, unfortunately for himself. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1870. We finished up the ten-acre-field to day excepting clearing out the furrows. Besides this we cultivated up about four acres of wheat in front and I sowed most of it with barley. I went out to Dover to night and drove our two three-year-old colt to the buggy for the first time. Our girl Catherine left us to night in a very shabby way. But I hope that it will be for the best. Many of disappointments await us but I do hope that I may say with St. Paul, "None of these things move me. SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1870. If any man love the world the love of the father is not in him. We cannot serve two masters. O that I may serve Him with all my soul, with all my mind, with all my strength. We had our dear minister with us to dinner to day, besides several others who wanted to stay to our meeting this afternoon. There was a large turn out as it hapened to be the funeral sermon of James Dean's wife lately deceased. It fell to my lot to lead the class this afternoon. Had much liberty in performing my duties. MONDAY, MAY 16, 1870. We finished harrowing the field in front this forenoon and this afternoon commenced on our last field the New Ground. I spent most of the forenoon looking and enquiring after a girl but �my efforts, so far as I could see, were fruitless. By our girl leaving us we are left in a helpless fix. Mother is not at all able to do our work, without help. Mary Jane is with us now. This is a great help for the time being but she cannot stay long. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1870. I sowed a part of the new ground to day and we got it nearly harrowed in. This afternoon mother and I went off in search of a girl. I left her at Jarvis and went on down to Dick's. Found some consolation in the prospect of geting one of their girls to help us. One Says: -- "In heaven, all Gods servants will be satisfied with his dealings and dispensations with them, and shall see how all conduced like so many winds to bring them to their haven; and how even the roughest blasts helped to bring them homeward". WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1870. Charley and I have been ploughing in the new ground to day. Got along very well. To morrow we hope to finish ploughing if all is well. I have had the boy doing some little jobs to day. There wre some men here to day with a new kind of roller & I was foolish enough to take ten dollars stock in the concern. The weather continues very beautiful and quite warm. Mrs. & Mr. Hellzer were here to tea to night. My religious experiences is not so bright as usual. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1870. We did not quite finish the ploughing The new ground to day as I expected, but we almost acomplished it. The boy has been digging stumps and doing chores. "Hold up, hold on, hold on, hold out, hold fast that which you have recieved; Still watch, still pray, still believe; fight and run that you may obtain: it is but a little while, and he that comes, will come and will not tarry; it is but a little while and your warfare is accomplished and your iniquities shall be everlastingly sepperated from you: your sins and sorrows, tears and fears, fled and gone-- gone forever and you meet with an unspeakable award". {illegible} FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1870. Still the days go flitting by, one by one. How truely as some one has said "Time and tide wait for no man." Surely the man is as one walking in "Egyptian darkness" who does not put his trust in God. It is not for us to know what a day or an hour may bring forth. But if our will is lost in the will of our Makers, then is our life hidden with Christ in God. Here, and here alone is pure and unalloyed happiness found in time and in eternity. �SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1870. Charly harrowed the last of our barley this forenoon and this afternoon he and the boy went to Solomon Austins Raising. Mother and I have been out to Dover and up to Woodhouse after a carpet. It rained while on our way but not enough to do us much damage. It is splendid growing weather now. What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter. What a consolation! All that He does with us is for our good, and yet it is only by faith that we know it. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to meeting. our Bro. German preached. Mary Jane went out with us too and is going to stay until after Queens Birth day. I felt so unwell that I did not get any good of the service in the church. We went home as soon as possible, and I spent the remainder of the day in my bed. People talk of true greatness, but alas, how slow they are to see where these elements are found. Are they not treasured up in the Christians heart as jewells rich and {word obscured} MONDAY, MAY 23, 1870. The past has been an uncomfortable day with me, bodily. Have felt quite unwell, so much so as to prevent my doing any kind of work. The boys have been doing some little jobs, such as planting potatoes &c. To night they killed the veal. We have had some very heavy showers of rain to day and last night and everything is growing splendidly. It is said that the word Husband means literally "the band{?} of the house, and wife means a weaver. The husband is supposed to bind the household together {illegible} band does the {sheep?} TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1870. This day is Queen's birthday, and we, of course, had to observe the usual custom. All hands of us went out to Dover. There was a great crowd present but all that I saw was the people. This I enjoyed a good deal as I came across quite a number of old friends. besides I became acquainted with several fine intelligent looking young ladies which pleased me even more. I took dinner with some of my friends, the Sovereigns on the Hill and had a pleasant time generally. I can still say and I hope I always may that my delight is to do the Will of God. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1870. �Charley has been ploughing the potatoe ground yesterday, or rather to day. The boy has been helping me plant potatoes corn beans &c. I went out to Dover this morning after my sister as our hired girl has not as yet made her appearance and mother cannot possibly get along alone, at present. Bro. German sent after his cow this after-noon. I am to have twenty five dollars for her. She is quite small but a very do good little cow for milk. I think that he gets her at a bargain But then it is to a minister. THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1870. The boy and I have been cleaning out some furrows in the ten-acre field to day &c. Charly has been preparing the potatoe ground. Have heard, through the day, several rumors of "fenians" through the day and to night I was told that our volunteers had a fight with them down at Ridgeway & killed thirteen. I have been unusually blessed in prayer too day. My desire has fervently gone up to God through his dear Love. The assurance that His exceeding great and precious promises should never fail was never more glorious. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1870. Bro. German came out to day after his cow, she having got away last night and came home. We have all of us been busy at planting our potatoes and corn which we hope to finish to- morrow. There continues to be quite exciting news about the Fenians, from different points. There are symptoms however that it will be a short-lived raid. This is as I would wish it. But it will be of great expense to the country notwithstanding. I am happy in my Saviour. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1870. The boys and I finished planting the potatoes and corn to day or rather this forenoon. This afternoon the boys washed the sheep, While I went up to Woodhouse after Ma's carpet which Uncle Holmes has been weaving. Stoped in Dover on the way back for the mail and some other little matters. Henry came home with me. I feel greatly discouraged to night as I do quite often. I do not wish to doubt the promises, but notwithstanding this my faith is sometimes weak. SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1870. I went over to the church this morning and heard Mr. {Ebersoule?}. He gave us a very good discourse. We had our dear Bro. German with us to dinner to day. I esteem as such a prvilege to have the minister stop with us. He gave us, as usual, an excellent discourse. It �seemed again to be my duty to take charge of the class. In fulfilling this obligation I was greatly blessed by God. His presence was manifested in an unusual manner, to the joy of our souls. Bro. {illegible} was with us after a long absence. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1870. Charley has been rolling the New Ground Barley field to day. Will Has been cleaning out ditches &c. While I sowed a lot of grass seed this forenoon. This afternoon Mother and I went down to Jarvis. I went on down to Dicks to see about a hired girl but was doomed to be disappointed again. How mysterious are the paths by which we are lead. It seems impossible to understand the dealings of God with us. But He says "What I do thou knowest not now but shall know hereafter. TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1870. Charley has been rooling barley again to day. We finished up about twenty acres to night. I have yet one small piece and then we will be done. I went off this morning after Fanny Banister to help us. She came this afternoon. I called on the minister Mr. Ebersoule who lives at the corner of our place this morning and had quite a pleasant and proffitable talk with him about that which lies nearest my heart, the religion of Jesus. Nothing delights me so much as this glorious subject. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1870. I have had Charly ploughing to day or rather this afternoon and this forenoon he finished rooling the barley ground. I took my sister home to night after tea. "When I look upon the {illegible} of the great sages Addison, every emotion of envy dies in me. When I read the epitaph of the beautiful every inordinate desire goes out. When I meet with grief of the parents on the tombstones, my heart melts with compassion. When I see the tombs of parents themselves, I consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must {illegible] THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1870. Charly has been ploughing again to day and got it nearly done. The ground has become very hard and dry. This afternoon we have been blessed with a little sprinkle of rain. Our folks are cleaning house now and I will be glad when they get done with it. The Conference at {Toouls?} is now in Session and from the reports they are having a Glorious time. The �delegates from the {H.E.} Church are the Dr. Lowry{?} & Dr. Lindsay {illegible} England {illegible} Jarvis Guild{?}. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1870. Charley finished ploughing the peas ground this morning. I sowed it afterwards and to night he had got it about done except rolling. I was up to George Matthews this morning to see about geting the old waggon repaired. I am living in constant expectation with refference to a certain blessing which the Lord has permitted to become the desire of my heart. It is not because I see any outward token of His favour that my hopes are so bright; but because of the sacred nearness to Him which I enjoy while in communion with Him about this matter. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1870. The boys have been drawing out manure to day for the first. I went out to town towards night. Stoped at Bowlbys and put in my horse on account of the bridge accross the dam not being completed. I stayed all night on account of rain. Who can say, that the Lord does not do all things well. True it seems hard to walk by faith, sometimes, and not by sight. Yet Lord I beseech thee help me that I may not forget that thou hast said, "What thou knowest not now thou shalt know hereafter." SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 1870. I was weather bound last night in Dover so that I stayed all night at Bowlbys. Came home this morning as soon as possible. Went to hear Mr. Ebersoule this morning. This delightful day of rest has passed, thank God, not altogether without proffit to my poor soul. Have had some deligthful seasons of communion with Him when I felt to an unusual degree the glorious presence of the Master. I am seeking continually that the desire of my heart may not in any way be mingled with iniquity. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1870. The boys have been drawing manure to day from below the horse stables. I have been doing little jobs most of the time. This afternoon I had some visitors and this kept me from my work. Mr. Isaac Austin was here, just from Kansas. "In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort; thou hast given commandment to save me for thou art my rock and my fortress." �TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1870. The boys were at the manure drawing this forenoon as usual while I worked at sheering sheep. Got them all done to night. My flock only consists of twenty old sheep now besides the lamb so that I can sheer them in a day with out much difficulty. We had some friends here from Simcoe to day Mrs. Murphy & Mr James A. Lyons. The drouth still continues although not without indication of rain. The purchase of the Redeemer's blood is still the cause of much gratitude & joy. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1870. We comenced our Statute labour to day. Got five days done, out of fifteen which I think a good beginning. The drought still continues although it looks like rain occasionally. The Psalmist says--"One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life." What a glorious desire--to dwell with God in his own home with his own people perpetually. "To behold the beauty of the Lord which The bible says is His Holiness." "And to enquire in His temple. Seeking to know His will in all matters." THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1870. We worked on the road again this forenoon. This afternoon we were blessed with a delightful shower. I went to Dover to night on horse-back. Found the roads quite muddy. Received a letter from my old friend F. W. S. to night which was very unexpected. I[t] did not however contain anything specially interesting more than this, that all were well. This circumstance makes my heart exceeding glad in the Lord, because it seems to be a token of his favour. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1870. It rained nearly all the forenoon, and we gladly took a rest. This afternoon we have been working in the roads as usual. To morrow we hope to finish up this work. It is a happy omen to see the churches of Christ drawing nearer together and presenting an unbroken {phaton?} front to the enemy. This unity of spirit is an evidence of the presence of the Holy Ghost among the churches. On the day of pentecost the church prayed with an accord & note the result. Will not the present union lead to the same outpouring of the Holy Spirit? SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1870. �We worked on the roads again this afternoon or rather this forenoon and this afternoon after we had worked about an hour it comenced to rain and we have had a splendid shower. Mr. & Mrs. Hall were here to day on a visit. He took the cow which he bought a while ago. "But none of these things move me, neither count I any life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have recieved of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God." SUNDAY, JULY [sic] 12, 1870. Another holy day has past, but alass! I have to mourn that it has been in a measure misspent. These are the days in which we are not to think our own thoughts or speak our own words, days to be consecrated wholely to God and the six days work with its cares and toils forgotten. Thank God! I have still the witness of my acceptance with Him notwithstanding the associations of the day, which were in a great measure unavoidable. Our service was dropped on account of John Stephensons burial. Our minister attending it. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1870. The boys have been drawing out manure to day from the barn-yard. I have been hoeing corn most of the day. "In spite of the world the flesh and the devil have faith in God. Trust in Him; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Think of past experiences of His mercy, recall the many promises of His word. Consider His ability willingness and truthfulness, and trust Him with all your interests for time and eternity." O, for a perfect faith in Him who is to wise to err to just to be unkind. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1870. Still I keep the boys at the manure and expect it to be a two week job for them. I cultivated out the corn myself. My past experience has proved over and over again that without a momentary trust in the all atoning merits of the Redeemers blood to cleanse me from all sin, the evil one will creep into my soul and beguile me into some evil path before I am scarcely aware of my danger. I am trying to trust Him with a perfect trust with His grace assisting me, continually: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1870. We are at our manure hauling still. I felled the {cach?} for ma this morning and went to Dover afterwards after Mary Jane. The roads are very muddy. Though my desire continually is to �lead a holy life yet "while I would do good evil is present with me". I am sometimes discouraged but O there is an all sufficiency of grace for all my need. What a joy! He is my reffuge from the storms and ills of life. My experience to day has been variable and unsatisfactory. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1870. Our manure hauling still progresses slowly. I have been working myself at hoeing corn most of the time. But as we have had visitors, Mrs. {Laings?} and Mrs. Hall, my time was partially taken up in their company. "Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High. And call upon me in the day of trouble I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me." To do his commands is my hearts desire in all things for His precepts are my delight. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1870. Charly did not work to day but went off with Brown & Smith up to Windham Hill and I have been hoeing corn & the garden's stuff. To night I went out to Dover with my sister. "Shew me thy ways, O, Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth and teach me, for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Remember O Lord thy tender mercies, and thy loving kindnesses; for they have been ever of old." XXV Psalm. SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1870. Charly has been drawing out manure again to day. and the boy has been helping him most of the time. Mother and I went up to Simcoe this after-noon. I got a book to day which I have been wanting to see for a long time. "Daniel or Face to face with God. "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? --Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart wait I say on the Lord. SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 1870. Mother and I went out to town this morning to meeting but ma did not feel able to go after all. She has taken a very bad cold. But I went. Another one of God's own days has past but alas! I cannot render a good account of its precious moments. I have not spent it altogether with an {eye?} single to His glory. I have squandered God's own time to no purpose and the remembrance of my time is grievous unto me. I feel that I have forfeited my right to that blessing which God in His infinite mercy & goodness has promised me. �MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1870. The boys are still hauling out manure. I have been taking a load of wheat to Dover. I turned it into Mr. Halls store-house and intend to take an open receipt for it until I see fit to sell. This has been a day of the severest conflict, and even yet the storm is not over. I have endeavored to flee to the Rock of my Salvation but my efforts have apparently been in vain. I have not yet the witness of my acceptance, and I am almost in dispair with refference to the blessing which has been so long the desire of my heart. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1870. Still the boys are hauling out manure Will helps me part of the time, to clean up my wheat. I took out another load of wheat to-day and got another load cleaned up ready to take in the morning. "Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall." How carefully should these words be considered. There is to be no dependence placed in the arm of flesh but our trust must ever be in the arm of Omnipotence. Yet how natural it seems to exalt ourselves. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1870. I have been drawing out wheat again to day which job I finished up to night. Have taken out altogether almost thr two hundred bushells. The boys have been drawing out manure as usual. One truly says--"There is everything in the habit of religion. It is indispensible to Christian effort that one has a closet, a special place for prayer. I put it to my Christian brethren weather every one has not some particular place in his room. "I cannot pray by myself with half the comfort, if I have not my own little place". How needful that we commence this habit in youth and follow it to old age. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1870. The boys are at the same work yet. I have been busy geting ready for haying, which I want to commence to morrow. Mother has had a lot of visitors to day. My sister and Mrs. George Hall; Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Tisdale. This is accounted for, partly by our having plenty of strawberries. In reviewing the religious experience of the past day I see nothing that I have cause to regret having done neither do I feel condemned for having gone astray from following the Master. It is all by divine grace. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1870. �The boys have been drawing out manure to day as usual. This afternoon Mother and I went up to Simcoe and came back by Dover. I mailed a little note to F. M. S. while in Dover. We had a couple of pumps put in this morning. One in the well by the door and the other in the cistern at the barn. This is a great convenience which I don't see how we have got along such a great while without. I am geting ready now for a trip down to the {H-illegible} W. F. College. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1870. I comenced haying to day. Had one of the Ball's {Ohio?} mowers and find it a great improvement on the St. George Machine. Charley went to help Tisdale get up his hay this afternoon. I cut most of the field by Brown's to day. My devotional exercises to day have been delightful as well as proffitable. The cloud that almost obscured the {Sun?} of righteousness from my view at the beginning of the week has now quite past away & I am abiding under the shaddow of the Almighty. SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 1870. Our dear Bro. German preached to us this afternoon. Unfortunately there was a small congregation and he had almost to preach to a house full of emptiness. The Class-meeting was good although very small. Had considerable liberty by the grace of God, in talking to my dear fellow classmates. I went out to Dover to night to meeting. After Service, two young ladies came home with me--Miss Bessie Scott & Miss Annie Douglas. They are going with me to morrow. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1870. I started on my trip down below, but feel rather dubious about leaving home in the midst of haying. I have been intending to go down so long, however, that I can scarcely think of giving it up under any circumstance. Annie & Bessie came down with us. I enjoyed my ride down very much. We arrived at {jont?} Carpenters about nine and had our tea there. Have thought to day a good deal concerning the matter of a companion, but still I would be lead of God. TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1870. Remained at {Jont's?} until afternoon when Annie and I started for Hamilton expecting to attend the concert at the W. F. C. I went immediately to see cousin Nora but failed in my object as Dr. Rice said, the young ladies were preparing for the Concert. He gave me two �tickets however for to night and to morrow night. We went to the concert and enjoyed it splendidly. The young lady performers did their work well, although they seemed to be a little bashful, some of them. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1870. Drove over to the city again this morning and took Dora S. with me. Spent the time in doing a little business also in visiting at the College with some young ladies. Nora {Velmea?} Horlon & Miss R. Wallace from Elora. My friend Mr David Horlon was there too. We had a good visit together. Dora & I attended the closing exercises to night. I was greatly delighted with it. Saw Dr. and Mrs. Philp. Alice said that Frank had not yet recovered from the chill fever. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1870. Nora, Dora Sovereign and I left Hamilton for home about midnight last night and got home about six in the morning. We got along very nicely. Found Bro. Thomas Woolsey here from the new credit mission. He came Monday and was taken sick after he got here and could not go home since. Found them all well excepting Fanny who has given up work and left us on account of her ill health. I have spent a very sleepy day to day. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1870. We had quite a rain last night. Eough to prevent us from working in the hay to day. As yet we have only about three loads in which we got in yesterday afternoon. We have been working to day in the corn and potatoes. I went off this afternoon in search of a girl but came home as I went. The Lord blessed me with a renewed assurance of his favour with refference to that thing which has so long been the desire of my heart. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1870. We finished up our field of hay this forenoon. The field by Brown's. This afternoon there was a shower of rain which prevented us from doing any more in the hay. We had Mrs. German here this afternoon also Miss M. Howell. Trials and diffulcties will appear but to overcome them what can we do of ourselves. My path seems very dark at times, but an occasional ray of light reveals itself through the one {di-?} of the Word. SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1870. �We all went to Dover this morning to church. Got there in time to hear the sermon but not the text. But I found out afterwards that it was from the following "And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it". The sermon contained much of the marrow and fatness of Christs gospel. My soul was particularly happy when the subject of the Christians equality with the angels and with the Church triumphant was mentioned. It is a glorious {thence?} indeed, worthy of our most devout gratitude to God. MONDAY, JULY 4, 1870. Working in our hay now. Fine weather has come again and I hope it will continue. Henry commenced work to day. He is going to work for me through haying and harvest, by the day. I am to give him the going wages. The ways of God are not our ways, if they were, how much better it would be for us. Yet my soul is fixed. I would continue to say: "I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. This morning a little disappointment occured when, for a time, I felt that all these things were against me. TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1870. Working still, as hard as ever. Making some progress too. Thanks God. I am fully satisfied that without His blessing we can do nothing even in a worldly point of view. Last night we were visited by an abundant shower of rain. Today we finished cuting the Big Flat and besides we got in four loads. one of my horses is quite sick with the distemper. This prevents us from driving with two teams as I intended. Henry has been helping us again to day. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1870. It rained most of the forenoon so that we could not work at the hay. This afternoon however we got at our work. We are now geting the 'Big Flat' pretty well under way and we hope to finish it to morrow. We had Mr. Ebersoule to see us to night. I am now reading in my Bible the last of first Samuel. It contains some beautiful lessons of Godliness and forbearance. Such examples are indeed worthy to be followed. Lord help me, to love my neighbour as myself. THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1870. We could not do much this forenoon on account of rain, but this afternoon we went to mowing and went to town after tea. Mr. Hall was here to day. He brought us good news about the prospects of a railroad. The probabilities now are, that we will soon have three �roads instead of our {bane?}. The Great Western Air line, the Great Southern and the Port Dover & Hamilton Road. It would be a strange turn sure enough if all these roads were to be built in a year or so. I do hope they may. FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1870. We have been working all day to day in the hay. This forenoon we cut the little piece of flat below the house and this afternoon we have been drawing in from the Big Flat. To night just after we had finished our milking I had to do a job which I hope never to do again. The bench on which we had our bee hives upset and broke up the honey and left the hives in an awful state. For a time I was much perplexed but soon went to work and fixed up the bench as well as I could & put the hives up again but in doing it got stung badly. SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1870. The past has been a fine day for hay-making. Of course we have improved it as much as possible. We finished up the 'Big Flat' this afternoon. Altogether we took about sixteen loads of hay of that field. Rather a small field for fifteen acres of ground. I am still trying to live in hope of the blessing which God has so often promised me. The assurance was renewed again this morning, on reading "He will withold no good thing from them that walk upright." SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1870. The past has been a day fraught with priveleges and blessings. I went to hear Bro. Ebersoule preach this morning and this afternoon Bro. German preached. We had a very good congregation. The sermon was excellent. And then our class meeting afterwards was unusually a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. It was my privelege under God to recieve a new member {on trial?} to day. One of whom I had but little hopes, but he has been drawn by mercy & power of God to seek salvation. It was Andrew Smith, a man more than fifty years old. Monday, July 11, 1870. We almost finished geting in our hay this morning before the rain came on. Since the rain commenced there has been a vast amt. of water fallen. I went out to Dover this morning after a girl of whom we heard last night. The Lord has prospered me in this matter and has sent us a servant without whom it is almost impossible to do. We have been geting ready for the �harvest this afternoon. My heart is still happy in Jesus, and I feel that my life is only complete in Him. Tuesday, July 12, 1870. The rain yesterday has made the ground very wet. We have had to leave our haying and to day we have been cuting thistles. Another day has past with its toils and trials. The Lord has been with me to day, and my soul has been happy in Him. Surely in His presence there is fullness of joy, and pleasures for ever more. Besides there is in my soul such a marvellous feeling of security from all the blighting ills of life, when my trust is stayed in Him. "For ever here my rest shall be close to they bleeding side." Wednesday, July 13, 1870. We all cut thistles this forenoon. This afternoon Charley went at it with the mower. While Will and I have been working in the corn. "And the blood of Jesus Christ His son cleanseth us from all sin". What precious news! Surely it is sweeter than the sound of gushing waters, and more precious than tidings of deliverance to the captive exile. And yet how few of sin stricken mortals regard with any delight such glorious truths as these. What a proof of our depravity. Thursday, July 14, 1870. This morning we finished drawing in our hay from the Flat in front of the house. After we got this job doine we got the reaper ready for work, and I went arround the wheat field a couple of times. I went out to Dover to night on a little business. {Mr.?} Hall gave me a check for fifty Dollars, on the wheat. Our friend and Bro. F. Woolsey came this morning with Miss Woolsy. They stayed with us most of the day. The Lord is with me still. FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1870. To-day we have been into our harvest, with all our might. Mr. Tisdale helped us with his boy. We got our eleven-acre-field about two-thirds done and nearly up in shock. We find the wheat quite as good as we expected, and it is so plump that it shells now although the straw is green. "The fruits of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, faith, goodness, temperance." This is the fruit that God expects. Shall we not strive with His grace to do all He expects of us? SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1870. �Our calculations for today were reversed by rain. We have been cuting thistles &c. most of the time, or rather the boys have, while I have been working at my waggon-rack. "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God." "Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds." "Make not provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereoff." This doctrine does not agree with human nature consequently it requires great grace to fulfill it. SUNDAY, JULY 17, 1870. My mother and I went out to Dover this morning to meeting. Mrs. Coppway went with us. She having been visiting us a few days. We heard our Bro. German preach in the Presbyterian Church. His text was these words of Moses. "I will now turn aside and see this great sight why the Bush is not burned." He spake of the Church of God as representing the burning bush and the turning of the sinner from darkness to the light of the gospel to the turning aside of Moses: Moses He said was one of the most highly favoured of all mortals. MONDAY, JULY 18, 1870. The ground was so wet this forenoon, that we could not get to work at our wheat. The boys cut weeds &c while I worked at my rack. This afternoon we finished cuting the field of wheat which we commenced last Saturday or rather Friday. Tisdale and His boy helped us. Mr Hall was here to dinner. He said that our railway prospects were still brightening. This has been a day of sweet rest to my soul though many thoughts have arisen to cause me to doubt His word. THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1870. Charley and Will went to help Tisdale to day, in His harvest. I have been binding and seting in shock most of the day myself. "I am the true vine and my Father is the Husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away, and every branch that beareth fruit, he pruneth it, that it may bring forth more fruit." What a precious relation is this, to exist between us and the Son of God. The branch is always the same nature as the vine and the fruit also must be the same. FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1870. We went to work this morning in the field in front of the house. The wheat there is prety ripe too, but not suffering. It rained again most of the forenoon, so that we could not do much. But �this afternoon we finished cuting the piece, and got it mostly up in shock. Mr. Lang was here to day from Dover to buy my wheat which I took in lately. I told him that he might have it and at $1.10 c. per bushel and I have been sorry ever since that I did it. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1870. We have been cut wheat to day in the orchard or rather the boys have. I haave done but little on account of the great blunder I made yesterday in selling my wheat to that man. I went out this morning to settle up and thought that the matter was through with but Henry came out again to night after me. He said that they were going to sue me for damages in not paying the storage. But I soon straightened this with the help of of my Deliverer. FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1870. Charley and I have been cuting barley with the reaper to day in the field by McBrides. Got it done in time to get in two loads of wheat. Henry has been helping me again to day. Night before last we were visited by an unusually heavy and severe thunder storm. One of our nearest neighbours had his barn burnt with lightning (Solomon Austin) He had only just got it finished & his hay in fortunately he had it insured for a considerable amt. SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1870. We have been able to draw in with two teams to day and by so doing have succeeded in geting in all the wheat excepting one load in the orchard. There have been about twenty six loads, in all. Neighbour Tisdale has kindly helped me to day with his boy & team, hence our success, with the blessing of God, has come. How pleasant it is to have good neighbours. I have been very happy to day in Jesus. He has favoured, with His presence all the day long, to the joy of my poor soul. Precious Saviour! SUNDAY, JULY 24, 1870. The weather has been exceedingly warm to day. This afternoon however we have had another thunder-shower which has somewhat cooled the atmosphere. This was the day for our service and in the absence of our dear Bro. German who has gone off on a two weeks tour through the States, we had Bro. Smith of Simcoe to preach to us. He is one of our local Preachers. I was sorry that the congregation was so small as this is the first time that our good Brother has been with us. �MONDAY, JULY 25, 1870. We had another rain last night & yesterday. The ground has been so wet that we could scarcely work the reaper this afternoon. We made out to cut most of a five-acre field of barley however. Henry turned out the barley in the field by McBrides, & we hope to get it in to morrow. Our girl {Lizzie?} Leffler went home to day but Fanny Banister came in her place soon after or rather before she went. Our harvest this year is not so heavy as last but the wet weather makes it tedious work. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1870. We have been able to draw in barley this afternoon. Got in four loads besides one load of wheat from the orchard. To night it has every appearance of rain, but I hope it will not come this time. Charley has been helping Tisdale most of the day. In reviewing my Christian experience for the past day I see much to feel sorry for that I have done, both in thought, word, and deed. This is too much the way with me continually. What a mercy if I get to heaven after all my {illegible}. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1870. We had a heavy shower last night and another one to day and now it is very wet. We have not done any thing to day of any account. I have been making preperations to thresh to- morrow. We have had Bro. John Gilbert to visit us to day with his wife. I have still with me the presence of my Divine Master, which makes my heart exceeding glad in Him. I feel that He is directing my steps, though many times I am fearful and unbelieving. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1870. It is again my privilege to record another instance of the goodness of God in the success which has attended the labours of the past day. I know that there can be no prosperity with His peculiar blessing. We have been threshing to day, and have got our job done for this time. We threshed two Hundred and Sixty Eight Bu. of wheat and fifty Bu. of barley. It has been a very favourable day for our job. It was so wet that none of us could do anything at our harvest. The barn is empty now, for Bales. FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1870. �Judging from appearances we are now going to have fine weather again. I do hope that it may continue. But the Lord knows best. We have been geting in barley to-day or rather, most of the day. Finished the field by McBrides excepting the raking. Henry has been helping us. One of the companions of my childhood days has come to our neighbourhood, Minerva Flanders. She does not look at all like she used to. She is very unwell with the Consumption. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1870. We have been working in the barley to day. Got in our two first fields excepting the raking of our field. I made a stubble rake this forenoon and this afternoon have been using it. The weather is still very fine. How glorious are the paths of our Creator, and His footprints--who shall not see them. Our own frail frame how fearfully and wonderfully is it made. Besides everything which our eyes behold all tell us that we have a great God, & that He is good. SUNDAY, JULY 31, 1870. My Mother, Sister, and I went out to Dover this morning. We heard the Rev. H. Craigie (Presbyterian) preach in our Church. I heard Rev. Mr. Cox, the Baptist minister this afternoon. We took dinner at Mr. Halls. Feel very much the need of a Companion in Christ, but more especially in these holy days. It is in my heart to observe these days and to do in them no evil. But under present circumstances I find it impossible to keep out of such Company as I do not desire. MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1870. We comenced cuting the ten-acre-field to day. It was not all ripe, but near enough to do it no harm. Henry helped us again to day. The weather is becoming warm again and to night it felt like rain. My experience the past day in Christ has not been the brightest, but rather one of the darkest of my life. I am thankful that such seasons are not without proffit to the soul. If they were not how irksome would they be. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1870. Henry and Will have been helping Tisdale to day. Charley has been helping him this afternoon too. The weather is still very fine and favourable for our harvest work. Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers is a divine injunction & they who transgress the laws of god are almost sure to reap the consequences. Solomon one of the wisest of men �sinned in this respect; and only see the terrible fall that followed it. And even now there are examples. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1870. We had another rain last night also to day so that our harvest opperations are suspended for the present. I sent Will to mill with a grist of wheat to day. We have been fixing the road through the woods to day, besides some other little jobs. The thought came to night--How pleasant must be the life of the man of fortune. Of course this is a suggestion of Satan. Then followed a counter suggestion which made my heart leap within me for joy. How much more substantial and real the happiness of the man who lives {to?} God. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1870. The weather is fine again and we are making some progress in our harvest. Henry has been helping us again to day. I have hired a man (House) to cut the new Ground Barley by the job. He comenced today. We have been drawing from the ten-acre-field to day. I have met with a loss lately. Old Nell's colt, a yearling, some how or other got cast under the fence along the creek and in getting up kicked himself fence and all into the creek, where the colt drowned. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1870. Still we are permitted to continue our work harvesting. Got the barley all in from the ten-acre field excepting the raking. Henry has been helping us to day as usual. There has been about ten loads on the ten-acre field. I am geting a little tired of work and begin to feel the need of a rest. But there is a provision made thank God! The day is at hand when the weary body may have rest, and the hungry soul be fed with manna from on high. But I have been fed even to day with this manna. Without it how {illegible} would my dis {spirtual?} SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1870. Still the Lord gives us fine weather, and we are trying to improve it. We have been drawing in barley to day from the new-ground to day got in four loads & one from the ten-acre-field of rakings. We had some folks from Dover to take tea with us to night Mrs H Sovereign and Dora, with her beaux. I feel thankful that the Sabbath of rest is so near at hand. The hard work and warm weather of the last week makes me feel much jaded and {weak?}. but we hope soon to be done with our harvest and then we will not work as hard. �SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 1870. Thank God for the Christian Sabbath. The past has been one of precious memory, from the presence and blessing of the Most High in my poor Soul. We have had our dear Bro. German to take dinner with us. He has just returned from his visit down East. He gave us an excellent discourse this afternoon and afterwards we had a good class-meeting. The Lord gave me a considerable liberty in discarging the duties of leader. Took a little subscription from the members for the ensuing years "ministers support." MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1870. We comenced cuting oats this morning with the reapers but had to give it up and go at it with our cradles on account of its being beaten down in all directions. The crop will be pretty fair although hurt some with rust. I find cradling to be pretty stiff work especially when the grain is down so bad it makes me feel prety tired to night. "All hail the power of Jesus name. "Yes my soul says, Crown Him Lord of all.' I thank God that I have strong confirmation of the power of Christ to save to the uttermost. The Father, Son, & Holy Ghost withnesseth that I am saved". TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1870. We cut oats again this forenoon. Henry helped us again to day. Charley Will and I got in a couple loads of barley. We had Unckle Peter Wykoff and Aunt Eliza to see us to night or rather this afternoon. Aunt Eliza is apparently as full of Christ as ever. O what a blessing when old age comes, to be as ripe fruit, ready for the masters use. Such examples are few and far between. Lord help me if thou seest fit to prolong my days to become a perfect man {also?} in Christ Jesus, Amen! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1870. Charley, Will and I have been geting in barley most of the day from the New Ground. Got in all excepting the rakings. There will be twelve loads in all. Henry has been cuting oats. The fine weather continues and affords us a fine opportunity for finishing our harvest. One says-- "When we obey God, we always find our reward either sooner or later--just as surely as light comes with sunrise. When we trust God He never deceives us. When we pray to Him with faith, with perseverence, with submissiveness, and with a single eye to his will--He answers us." THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1870. �The boys, Charley & Henry have been finishing the oat cuting to day. I have been raking the new ground barley field and had quite a serious job of it too. Bro. German was here to night and took tea with us. had a pleasant & proffitable chat with him about matters and things in general. He has a good deal to tell about what he saw and heard while away. He appears to have had a good time. He is even anticipating another visit to the same places and invites me to go with him. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1870. Still we are at work in our harvest but now we hope soon to see the end of it. We got in two more loads this afternoon one from the new ground (rakings) and the others from the front fields. I went out to Dover this morning and took Mother. "Tallyrand" the great French statesman and diplomitist just before his death is said to have written the following. "Behold, eighty years passed, away! What cares! What agitation! What anxieties! What ill will! What sad complications! And all without results, excpet great fatigue of mind and body, and a profound sentiment of discouragement with regard to the future and disgust with regard to the past." How different to this from Paul's exclamation at the close of his earthly career. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1870. We comenced work this morning as usual but soon had to quit on account of rain. The remainder of the day we have not done much. I went out to Mt. Zion this afternoon to attend the Quarterly meeting. Got through with the business of the hour without any very serious difficulty arising. The salary of our minister for the coming year was fixed at seven hundred and sixty dollars--the same as last. I went to Dover afterwards. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1870. According to previous arrangement Mother and I went up to Mt. Zion this morning. Bro. German preached but I am ashamed to say that I did not get there in time to hear the text nor to hear all the sermon. He preached before the sacriment and love feast contrary to the usual order. We went home with Bro. David Sterling after meeting for dinner. I have not enjoyed this Quarterly Meeting as well as I could wish but I must say that the fault is all on my side. MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1870. �We all bound oats this forenoon, but this afternoon we had to go at something else as the oats got too dry and tender to bind. So we went to ploughing after dinner with one team and drawing out manure with the other. The dry weather lately has made the ground pretty hard, but we can manage to plough it. Have been passing through another season of trial and temptation which has come upon me more from my own weakness than anything else. Lord have mercy upon me. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1870. Our oats have become so rotten and dry that we can only bind them when the dew is on, so we work mornings and evenings. Tisdale is helping us & we hope to finish up to morrow morning if all is well. We have been drawing in barley in the middle of the day. This also we hope to finish to morrow. Charleys time is out to day I believe and He is going to help me for thirteen months longer at twelve dollars per month. This will put us about through with our seeding next fall. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1870. Our work is still so mixed up that it seems as though we were not doing much. We have still some oats to bind and some barley to get in. I have been off to day after the threshers a couple of times but still I do not know when they are going to come. Our friend E. H. from Dover was, or rather is here on a little visit. The result of this intimacy appears to be rather serious, especially to me. I do not know how soon I may be deprived, in a manner, of my only companion, my dear mother, by it. Thy will be done, O Lord, Most High! TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1870 Charley and Will have been geting our manure to day on the wheat ground. I have been off nearly all day seeing about threshers. Expect them to come Saturday. We do not seem to make much progress with our seeding. I will be glad when we can get through with our other work a little so as to give it all our attention. I am Conscious of having been lead this day by my Heavenly Father in the work which he has given me to do. There seemed to be trouble before me this morning but He has delivered me from it. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1870 Still we as busy as ever and yet our work does not seem to go forward very fast. I went out with a load of barley this afternoon to Dover. One Says--"Whatever puts a man into company �with God, makes him happy; for "in His presence there is fullness of joy" As one cannot come to the fire without being warmed, he cannot come to God without being blessed. An impalpable spiritual influence goes out from all associations in life, which makes us catch the spirit of our associates. This is preeminently the case in our intercourse with God." O, how desirable this intercourse. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1870. We have been threshing to day. A little sooner than I expected although they told me that they would come to day. Had some difficulty in geting hands but with the blessing of God succeeded at length. Got the job done about dark. My life this day has been a wonder unto me. Never have the has Divine guidance and blessing been more apparant unto me. Have been beset on every side with difficulties and yet the Lord has delivered me, to the exceeding joy of my poor soul. SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1870. I went over to the Advent service this morning. Heard a very good discourse on the necessity of Christian perfection. Our own Dear minister Bro German was with us this afternoon and preached from-- And now abideth these three Faith, Hope, and Charity, but the greatest of these is Charity. We had a soul stirring discourse some of which I would like to record but cannot do it justice in this little space. We had our beloved Class leader with us again to day Captain McFell & of course had a good class meeting. MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1870. Charley has been helping Alex. Man thresh this to day. Will and I got in a couple loads of oats this forenoon. We had one load to upset with us -- the first upset this year. This afternoon we went over to help Tisdale thresh and had a very dirty time of it too. How- got done for this time for which I am very thankful. The kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Hence it is that they alone who hunger and thirst after righteousness can be filled. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1870. The past has been a prosperous day in my work by the blessing of my Heavenly Father. We have succeeded in geting in our oats, of which we had twelve loads in all. Charly has been ploughing. In spite of all I can do, my thoughts are much upon that matter which has so long �been the desire of my heart-- viz. a companion in Jesus. Some days my faith is strong and I feel that the matter is safe in His hands; for I have not ceased to ask, in it, His guidance and blessing for years. Then I am at other times well nigh discouraged when I think of the fact that there is no prospect of this ever coming to pass. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1870. We had a very heavy rain last night which was very much needed. It was so wet that we could not plough this forenoon. This afternoon, however we got at it again with both teams. I am so thankful that we finished up our oats last night. Our friend E. H. is with us to night. He gave news us news of a great battle between the French and Prussians a day or so ago in which it is supposed that 180,000 men were killed. It was a terrible battle. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1870. The boys have been ploughing this forenoon and this afternoon on account of rain have been cleaning up barley, for market. My dear friend, J. H. German with his friend Rev. Mr. Miller took dinner with us and spent the afternoon. Also our honored and respected friend E. H. is still with us. I thank God that he gives us such friends -- O, what a blessing! Yet it is altogether of Him. I desire with all my heart that these blessings may all redound to His Glory. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1870. The boys have been ploughing again to day in the front field. I have been pulling peas most of the day. The weather has become quite Cool again. I have been thinking that our work was geting pretty well along but when I think a little more it seems to me that we are very much behind. We have not more than four of our twenty four acres wheat ground ploughed yet. Besides we have a lot of manure to put on our wheat ground. I think we will have to omit the latter and put it on the barley &c. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1870. We have had our two ploughs going most of the past day. To night we went out to town with a couple loads of Barley. Put it in the old Bowlby store house with the permission of Mr Hull. I helped John Matthews thresh to day. Still another day with its abundant duties to perform trials and temptations to face, has past. Without sustaining grace I know that my cause would be altogether hopeless. Lord help me more & more �SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning. Heard Bro German preach in the morning and I went over to the Presbyterian Church in the afternoon Heard one of their ministers from Ayer. Took tea with the Scotts, and enjoyed it, as a matter of course. We stayed to the night service and by so doing were obliged to stay all night on account of the darkness and rain. I did not spend the night very comfortably as I felt uneasy about home matters. MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1870. The boys have been ploughing again to day. One of our young heifers was missing and I was all the forenoon in geting her. Found her in the strawstack at last. We came home this morning from Dover and found that it had not rained anything like as much as it did at Dover. My mind is quite unsettled still with refference to the matter of a companion. Taking the present position of this matter as my guide under my Heavenly Father I know not which way to turn - only as He leads me TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1870. Charley and Will have finished ploughing the front field to day. I have not done much myself in the way of work but have been helping Peter Gilbert clean up some seed wheat. After we had done this we went out in search of some {Diil?} Wheat for seed. Succeeded at last in finding some at Cline's. O Lord, I look to thee for guidance still. Though the way by which thou leadest me seems dark yet I know that thou art to wise to err to good to be unkind. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1870. One year ago to day we were sowing wheat. To day we have been doing the same in the front field. Mr Hall, and Marsia were out th here this afternoon. What think ye of Christ? Is He not King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, having all power in His hands! Yet He became our ransom, Priest, and King, as well as our eternal portion. What glorious portions and inheritance has fallen to the meek and lowly followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. THURSDAY, SEPTEMER 1, 1870. The boys have been harrowing in wheat to day & I have been sowing most of the time. Abraham Smith was here after seed-wheat. He and I cleaned and put up thirty bushells. I sold it for nine shillings and six cents per Bushell. It is truely said that "two cannot walk �together unless they are agreed." They must must be agreed both as to the ends and the way. I have even myself seen many witnesses to the truth of this old saying. FRIDAY, SEPTEMER 2, 1870. Still trudging along doing what we can, but after all our work does not go forward as fast as I could wish. We have almost finished the front field. Charley has been ploughing, but the ground has become so hard in one field that he had to try another. -- Sold another lot of seed wheat today. Seventeen Bu. Circumstances have changed--The Lord has been leading me by a way that I knew not. And yet the way seems dark. But still He says "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter.{”} SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1870. Will and I finished up, or nearly, the front field this morning. Just in time for a heavy rain. Charley and I went out to Dover to night This week has gone by so quickly that I have lost all track of the time. This morning I thought that it was Friday or Thursday instead of that it was Saturday. My time has been so very constantly occupied accounts for it. As times wears on the more it seems that our life is but a shaddow that passeth soon away" & a handbreadth. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1870. Ma and I stayed at home to day. It being the day for our own service, and then ma is about sick with a cold almost unable to go out. Bro German preached to us this aternoon. We had an unusually small congregation. But I trust that those who were present, were not the less abundantly blessed. It fell again to my lot to take charge of the class, but I never before felt more my unworthyness as well as utter helplessness to the work well without the blessing of God. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1870. Charley and I have been ploughing to day. I sent Will up to Caleb Matthews to help them thresh. My Soules Wheat is still going off for seed. Ten bushellls and a half more went away to day. "What a man soweth, that shall he also reap. The righteous shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools. A man may deserve hell by a wicked life; but he cannot merit heaven by a good life: because he cannot do good but through the grace of God; and the merrit belongs to the grace by which it was wrought." �TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1870. Still we are trying to keep the plough going and have succeeded to day. The present is a splendid opportunity for seeding, the weather is so fine. I sold seven bushells more seed- wheat to day. Bro German was here this afternoon. One says that "the diligent, prayerful student of the Word has an illuminated Bible. To time is made known the word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God to meet the souls necessities. He alone receives day by day his daily bread." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1870. We have made very good progress in our seeding opperations the past few days. The fine weather still continues although there are many threatenings of a storm. If it continues fine we will finish up next week D. V. {Deo volente} In going over the field back of the barn to day I found a couple patches of "Rag Weed." I have never known it before this fall. But now that we have found it out I intend to do my best to keep it out of the ground. It is said to be a very noxious weed. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1870. I had to go out to Dover this morning after a Doctor for my mother. She has been unwell for some days and as far as we know we judged that the fever which is so very prevalent now was geting hold of her. The Doctor said that if we had waited a little longer before sending for him he could not, in all probability have saved her life. I have again a very precious assurance that all, all! is well in the hands of Jesus. Like oases in the desert are those delightful seasons to my soul Lord Continue them, amen. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1870. Mother has been quite sick but is geting a little better or so the Dr. says. I was up with her a good part of last night to give her her medicine. Still the weather is favourable for seeding, although it threatens rain sometimes. Our dear minister came out this afternoon, Miss Howell also came and is going to stay a little while with us. Of the Bible it is said "it is its {own} interpreter. LIke the sun it reveals itself. It is God's book therefore it cannot be sectarian. No gift of the Common Father is sectarian." FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1870. �We are still making some progress in our seeding. It takes more work than usual, this Fall to prepare the ground. The wet Summer has made the ground hard and it ploughs up in great big lumps in places. I finished sowing the five acre field east of the house to day but did not get it furrowed out. Charley has god the ten acre field about ploughed so that we can go right on sowing. My mother has got almost well again of her illness. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1870. The Lord answers prayer! Glory be to His name. I was just thinking of the many incidences in which He has condescended to hear my own humble petitions. Surely these are proofs of His own truth and goodness. There remains another blessing besides many others which I have received in the past, which my soul still desireth of Him, with a great desire. It seems still to be very far away, but still there never seemed to be a time when it was more needed, & yet I know that he withholdeth his good things from "men that walk uprightly. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1870. Charley finished up ploughing the ten-acre-field today. I went out to mill with a grist of wheat and chop this afternoon. Went to settle up with Mrs Stephenson and unfortunately had a few unpleasant words which I regret very much. I was not pleased with her manner of squaring up accounts & told her of it, but was very sorry for it afterwards. Such a course as I pursued was not right for a Christian, for to "bear all things" is a scripture injunction. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1870. Our girl Fanny Banister has been sick to day, with the same fever that ma is just recovering from. Mother is not able to do anything yet, so I have been house-maid, cook, and dish- washer. I find that when one does house work he cannot do any thing else. I sent Charley out to night after my Sister. If she comes I will be in a measure relieved. We are moving along slowly with our seeding. Hope to get it done in about three days. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1870. Charley has been drawing manure on the ten acre field to day and Will has been harrowing most of the day. Mr. & Mrs. {Beaupre?} took dinner with us to day. We had quite a pleasant visit with them. I have been able to work a little to day out of doors. It is a very great convenience to have a kind sister so near by, especially when in such a fix as at present. I am again in possession of great peace & my soul is happy in Jesus. �THURSDAY, SEPTEBMER 15, 1870. I finished drilling half of the ten acre field this forenoon. We have adopted a new plan in puting in our wheat, of harrowing after the drill. It seems to be a great improvement on the old plan. Mr. Thurlow was here to day looking after stock. He is going to buy my lambs or rather, has bought them at about one two dollars & twenty five cents per head. Mr. Fulton one of our neighbours sent me a pup to day according to previous agreement. A fine one it is, too. FRIDAY, SEPTEBMER 16, 1870. We hoped to have finished our seeding to day but failed on account of rain this morning, I am affraid that we are a little to late, as there is every appearance of a heavy East Storm soon, and the field is not quite all sown. Have had a number of men here to day after cattle, sheep, hogs &c. Sold three little piggs, and have partly made a bargain with Mr. {Wo-} to exchange sheep. He lives on the Old Graham place which is a light sandy soil making a good change. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1870. This forenoon we finished our seeding. I feel thankful that this job is done. It has lasted so long that we are about ready for a change. We have put in about 24 acres in all. Sister had to leave us this morning. I walked out to night and brought the horse home. Still the days wear away, almost unconsciously, to me. I am trying to improve their precious moments diligently, for I know that their precious opportunities will soon be over. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1870. Mother and I went to day down to the Camp meeting below Jarvis. Was surprised to hear the Rev James Grey from the Wellington Square Circuit. Would have liked it much if I could have had the opportunity of asking about some of my friends there but could not. We came home directly after the afternoon service in order to do our milking &c. Our friend E. H. came just as we got home. The sessions to day have not been of the highest order in some respects but then the Lord was there. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1870. The boys have been working at the Cloverseed this afternoon or rather all day. The weather is very favourable for such work & promises to continue so for a time. Don't know that I have �ever felt a more perfect resignation to the will of God with refference to the matter of a Companion than at present. Thank God for a trusting spirit. May it never depart from my mind. O Lord! Which ever way He leads me I want to be Content. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1870. I have been with my dear mother, away to the {Hullsville?} Camp Meeting to day. Have enjoyed it much and my soul has been blessed. They are having an excellent Camp meeting. We met with Rev. James Grey of the Wellington Square Circuit who was on our circuit about twenty three years ago. I asked after the wellfare of my friends down there and He said that they were all well. He remembers being at our place when on the circuit distinctly besides incidents that happened him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1870. Charley has been mowing cloverseed on the Big Flat. I went down to look at it this forenoon and was surprised to find it quite a good crop; an agreeable surprise of course. I was off most of the forenoon after a girl But had very poor success. To night I went out to get my sister to come home with me for a few days, but failed here too. Fortunately Ma's health remains good notwithstanding the work, and by this means we get along in a manner. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1870. Mother is alone still and as a consequence my work is almost double. We are, however, geting along very well so far. Will and I finished drawing in the cloverseed from the field by Brown this morning while Charley has been cuting all day on the big Flat. Our work still progresses slowly and if nothing serious takes place we will get through by Fare time after all. These days are wonderfully mixed with joy and sorrow &c. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1870. I went out to Dover again this morning after my sister, to come We have been working in the Cloverseed to day. Mother had some visitors whom was my old friend and companion Mrs. Greggs or the Minerva Flanders of my boyhood days. Was somewhat disappointed this morning in hearing that the price of Barley had fallen ten cents per Bushell at one jump The weather continues quite warm and very pleasant with some signs of rain. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1870. �It rained last night so that we could no draw in cloverseed to day. The boys have not been doing much. We had visitors from York State today. Mrs. & Mr. Pratt. They came with their daughter Mrs George Hall and our friend E. Hall. We had a very pleasant visit with them, of course. I am in doubt just now what course to pursue in future. If it were not that the whole matter is in the Hands of God, whose directions I ask, I would be quite uneasy considering the turn which matters have taken. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1870. On account of rain we have not been to meeting at all to day. It makes the day long and dreary to be absent from all the means of grace. How graciously the Lord has provided for all the wants of his Children. No matter where we are we may ask and recieve of His abundant fullness. I wrote a letter to Rev. Thomas Woolsey this afternoon. We expect to have him & His lady with us in a few days. He wrote some time ago to that effect. The Lord is still my helper. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1870. I have been drawing out barley to day. The boys have been helping me most of the time. Took out two loads but might have taken three had I started a little sooner The price is down at present to sixty five cents per Bu. I am not selling it but taking open receipt which I will have filled if the price is likely to go down again, and the money taken up. Have passed through many trials to day and am ashamed to confess that the tempter has come off victorious & I have sinned. Lord have mercy on me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1870. Took out another load of barley this morning. The price seems to be falling fast. One of the buyers offered me 68 cents per bu for my barley and I feel almost inclined to take it. Will has been off to the picnic to day. Charley has been busy as usual. My pathway is still at times lined with trials and temptations, almost at every step. My life is not altogether conformed to His immage and likeness. And yet such is my inmost desire. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1870. Charley went off to help move an old neighbour James Brown away to his new place in Windham. I finished the Peach picking this forenoon and this afternoon mother & I went out to Dover and from there to Simcoe. Came home direclty home and our friend E. H. came �from Simcoe with us. I left the managing of my Barley into this hands last night and he thought best to let it go. So the whole crop is sold at about 68 cts per Bu. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1870. We had to help Tisdale thresh this forenoon. I was not there all the time but was home cleaning up barley which I took out this afternoon. The weather has now every appearance of rain. I was in to {Miss?} Wilson's to tea to night. Had a pleasant hour with them. I called up with a neighbour to night Robt. Man {Jack?}, an old Ofc. & came out on the safe side but he about eight dollers in my dibt. To day has been a happy day. Glory to Jesus. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1870. We have not been able to work any out of doors to day on account of the rain. We cleared up our last load of barley this forenoon. This afternoon the boys have been clearing out the drive-house and puting away the Reaper. This is doubtless our Equinoxical storm although it comes rather late. Have great joy and peace, with a trusting spirit such as God only can supply. He favours me with delightful seasons of intercourse with Him. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1870. Took out my last load of barley this morning but did not get the business all settled up on account of not having all settled up weighed out. My mother and I went out to a party to night at Mrs. Sovereigns to night. There was a very nice company of friends together. It was the third anniversary of Charlotte's wedding. My experience to day in Jesus has been characterised by an unusual degree of fervency in prayer & desire for Divine guidance. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1870. Mother and I have not been away from home to day, on account of our own service. Bro. German preached as usual from XXXIII Chap Isaiah 15th 16th & 17th verses. "He that walketh rigtheously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stopeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; He shall dwell on high, his place of defence shall be the munitions of rock, bread shall be given him: his waters shall be sure, thine eyes shall behold the king in his beauty, they shall behold the land that is very far off." MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1870. �It rained until almost noon to day. My calculations were frustrated by this, for a time But not long, for I started after dinner. Jack Butler went with me to Hamilton. We arrived at the American in time for tea. We put up here for the night. Our trip down was not a very pleasant one, on account of the bad roads, but after all it only took us about seven hours and a half to get here. I have, as usual on such occasions as this asked for Divine guidance TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1870. I left Hamilton this morning before Breckfast and went over to Springers. Got there about nine. Found them all well excepting Frank who has been sick with the "chill fever" off and on all summer. I would scarcely have known him away from home I was kindly recieved and had a pleasant visit throughout the day mostly with Frank although I was graciously permitted by my Divine director to have a few words with E. {F.?} a privelege I esteemed above many. It could only from Him. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1870. Frank drove me down to the Wellington Square Station this morning. I went down to Toronto soon after and came very near not going on account of the train being so crowded. Got down all right and had a good look at the Exhibition. After or rather towards night I went back to Oakville to stay all night. Found the folks all well. Had a pleasant visit at John Williams, where I stayed all night. The Williams have all left Oakville excepting Hiram & John. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1870. I went to Toronto from Oakville this morning. First thing after geting there I went in search of Bessie Scott. I found the place where she was staying but did not find her there so I had to give it up after all. Had my dinner at the Hotel and afterwards went to the Fareground. Stayed there until nearly five when I made tracks again for {home?}. I got of the cars at The Ignace. Waited a while for Frank but as he did not come I left for the Missionary Meeting & afterwards walked to Springer. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1870. I Starded for home this morning about half past nine from Springers. Had a prosperous journey home. Got here about eight. Did something last night which I have not done for years before. Springers were all in bed when I got there and rather than disturb them I took a �buffalo and slept in the barn. The roads home were bad. I learned after I came that there had been rain every day this week here. While in Toronto there has been none. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1870. Comenced my usual routine of duties today. This forenoon we cleaned off the buggy. Started the plough to day for the first to do the fall ploughing. Mother and I went out to Dover to night. She did not come home with me. Seasons of darkness still cover my path and, doubtless, will as long as I live. In spite of constant efforts to trust all things to my Maker and to recieve every dispensation of His Providence with a thankful heart, I often find myself {mistrusting?} SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1870. My mother and I went out to the Port this morning, Heard Bro German. Took dinner at Mrs Halls. I attended the Baptist Church this afternoon where I heard Mr. Cox one of Spurgeons Students. He preached from the conversion of Paul. I took tea at Mr. Scotts. Had a very pleasant hour with them. More especially with Katie. Attended meeting again to to night. Bro German preached from the 51st Psalm. His sermon was delightful and full of the spirit of truth. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1870. Charley is ploughing now. Will and I picked apples this forenoon and this afternoon we worked at the cloverseed. Got in one load although it was not fit to draw in. Took up a hive of bees to night. Had C.W.S. to help me. With refference to the blessing which my Soul has so long desired I am asking God to take away every vestige of the desire for it, unless it sholud, after all be His will, In the latter case I ask that it may become even more than ever the desire of my heart. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1870. Charley still keeps ploughing. Will and I have been picking apples this forenoon and this afternoon have been working at the cloverseed. The weather bears signs of improvement. The [word omitted] has got arround at last to a dry quarter. Have much joy & peace in believing the promises seem to be mine, still though I have often forfeited all my right to them. It seems still to be the Will of my Father that the union which my soul has so long desired shall even yet be accomplished �WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1870. We are still trying to keep the plough going but the days are geting so short that night seems to come before we have fairly turned arround. Mr Hurlow's man came after the lambs this afternoon. He got twenty two in all. We managed to save one of them for our own use. Still the weather continues to be wet and showery although yesterday I thought that a change for the better had come. I am enjoying precious seasons of communion with my God these days. Glory to his name. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1870. Our work goes on as usual. Charley has been ploughing While Will and I have been gathering apples excepting this forenoon when I went up to Simcoe to take some butter kegs. All things shall work together for good to them that love God. This is a great consolation. When our pathway lies through the thick dark forrest beset with deadley foes on every hand. None other than the almighty power of God could deliver us from such dangers. Lead Thou me on! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1870. Charley keeps the plough going still while Will and I have been working on the side road. There was about a day left of our statute labour and we have done to day a day and a half. To night Mother and I went out to Dover to attend a donations party to our minister Bro. J. W. German. There was a purse presented to him of nearly {$40.00?}. I enjoyed the evening very much, some of my favourite young lady friends were there. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1870. I stayed all night last night at Mr. Wilsons and slept with Frank. I stayed on account of rain. Came home again this morning and found the road very muddy. Went out again after dinner, all hands of us to see the show Township Show. I called to see some sheep on the road at Mr. Mr. Thurlow's place, which I have thought to add to my flock. Had quite a pleasant dinner at the Show but staid rather late and had a disagreeable job doing chores. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1870. We have not been away from home to day It being the day for our own service. The weather is delightful, more like June than October. Our dear minister was present with us to day and �gave us an excellent discourse from "The fowls did light on the carcases but Abraham drove them away. He likened the fowls to sinful thoughts which are always intruding upon our endeavors to worship God. Our only remedy is to do as Abraham did--drive them away. I have been much proffited by the sermon to day. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 1870. WIll and I went down to Thurlow's place this morning after some sheep. We brought home 15 which I paid three dollars and a half for. This increases our flock to about forty ewes. We all worked at geting in cloverseed this afternoon. Got in three loads. This did not take it all but there are about three loads left. Our friend E. H. from Dover came to night. I have enjoyed a goodly portion of the Love of God in my heart to day. Praise the Lord for his abundant mercy. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1870. Will went away this morning to attend the show at Simcoe. Charley & I went this afternoon. We had quite a pleasant or rather, I did. Saw Ed. Carpenter who has just returned from the West. Also several others who I had wished to see for some time. The show, taken alltogether, was very good, especially the sheep and swine, which departments were first class. The horses to were good. But the cattle I would pronounce somewhat inferior. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1870. Will and I have been digging potatoes to day while Charley keeps on ploughing. We comenced to dig in the field in front of the tennant house. Something remarkable has occured this season which I do not remember ever seeing before. We have had no frost since last Spring to kill, even tomato vines, until last night. And then we not ceased to have rain continually since Spring while East of us 50 or 100 miles they have had almost a continual drought. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1870. We were visited last night by another heavy rain. Charly has not been stoped from ploughing however. I have been out to Dover with a load of wheat this afternoon. Sold it for a dollar per Bushell. The way often seems dark and drear in spite of constant efforts to "trust in the Lord, with all my heart." I stand in constant and Great Grace, such God alone can supply else I am not able to stand for a moment before my enemies. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1870. Will and I cleaned up a load grist of chop and some wheat this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover on a search after some stray money. I had the luck to get only about ten dollars. Took tea at Bro. Bermans & had a pleasant little visit. I thank God for the constant desire which He gives me to be complete in Him Doubtless He answers my prayers daily in witholding from me my heart's desire. Lord help me, that these trials be not in vain in thee. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1870. I went off this morning to pay something on a note which I gave for a horse last fall at a sale. Charley is still ploughing. This afternoon Will and I have been digging potatoes. I am now reading Ashworth's strange Tales from Humble life, and find it very proffitable to my soul. There is such a wonderful uniformity in the experience of every child of God. especially with refference to conversion and sanctification. Surely our Holy religion bears the impress of the Almighty. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1870. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to church. Bro. German preached an excellent sermon on the duties of parents to their children. He agrees perfectly with my ideas, in this matter. I was a good deal proffited by the service Felt that the Divine presence was with us. Had my dinner over at Bowlbys for the first time in a long time. Had a pleasant time with them but not according to what I desire, I like more of Religion and less of this world on these Holy days. MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1870. Charley ploughed this forenoon while Will and I worked at digging potatoes. This afternoon we all worked at geting in the last of the cloverseed. I am glad that this job is done it has lasted so long. Because He has all his love upon me therefore will I deliver him. I will set him on high because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me and I will answer. I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1870. The boys and I got in the remainder of the corn, and the corn-stalks this morning. The remainder of the day Charly has been ploughing while Will and I have been digging potatoes. �This was Wills last day. I settled up with him to-night and paid him off, all but about three dollars. Our friend E. H. came last night to see us and stayed with us all night. Have just been passing through another dark season but God sustains me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1870. Charley keeps on ploughing still. I have been busy to day at different jobs excepting this afternoon when I went out to the Town line to pay a debt which I owed there. Strange things have taken place to day in my christian experiecne. Something seemed to ask me why I did not trust take God at His word with refference ot the matter of a companion, and to say also, that my hearts desire should yet be accomplished Then after all the thought came that after all it might be a temptation of Satan. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1870. It rained again last night, quite a shower, consequently I could not go to mill as I had intended. Charley has been ploughing again to day. I have been gathering cider apples, husking corn &c. There has been a very heavy wind to day. How precious to know that ones way, though it may seem dark, is appointed of God. Hence all things shall work together for our good. But I find myself in constant need of great grace else I am not at all able to trust God or to take him at his word. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day as usual. I went out to mill after or rather with a grist of fifteen bushels for Miss Howell and some chop for myself. Found the roads pretty bad. An unusual incident has just happened me. Last night I read the last of St John where it speaks of Thomas the doubting disciple. Soon afterwards Something seemed to tell me that I had been doubting and that the dark season which has just past came from my own unbelief. Lord help me to believe with all my heart. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1870. Charley is ploughing still. I picked up cider apples this forenoon. This afternoon our old friend D. W. Horton of North Pelham came, and of couse I visited with him. Mr. Cork came with him. They are staying all night with us. My prayers are being answered daily. The will of my Heavenly Father is becoming more and more manifest by the assurance which he gives me. �My hopes have vastly brightened in a few days. I have now no doubt but that the desire of my heart shall be given. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1870. The past has been been a happy Sabbath at home. It has not been our privelege to attend any public Means of Grace; yet I have been abundantly profitted at home while reading the word and holding Communion with my Redeemer. My life has been dedicated afresh to his service to day and prayer is that I may have grace to serve him with greater diligence than ever before. Also that my whole life may be hidden with Christ in God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1870. Charley finished ploughing the field in front of the tennant-house to day. This makes about eighteen acres that we have done. The ground is pretty weat on account of the very heavy rains which we are having almost every day. Many changes take place in my enjoyment as a follower of Christ, almost daily. Yet after all I find that the current of my life is running steadily for the heavenly Mansions city. By the grace of God alone are all these things taking place. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1870. My man comenced ploughing in the field back of the barn this morning. I have been to the cider mill to day. Succeeded in geting my cider made and in geting home again before dark. Went to {DeCon's?}. Very precious have been my enjoyments to day. What a glorious privelege to that we may enjoy even foretastes of Heaven here. No matter what our surroundings nothing can prevent the promised blessing when we, like the disciples of old {tary?} at Jerusalem for the promise of the father. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1870. I have had Charley making a ditch back of the barn to day with the horses & scraper. I have been doing a thousand and one little jobs to day myself. and have been all over the neighbourhood to do them, or nearly so. To night we have had some of our neighbours in to spend the evening with us. John Matthews & lady. Enjoyed their visit much. The weather is at present very beautiful more like Summer than the last Fall month. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1870. �Charley has been ploughing to day as usual. I finished digging the potatoes to day, besides doing some other jobs. To night I went down to Smiths on School business Got along all right. The weather is still very beautiful. Met with our old class leader Captain McFell to night He is home for a couple of weeks, I hope for good, His presence being so much needed at our services. I am trying to serve the Lord with gladness, still! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1870. I have had Charley ploughing & making ditches to day I worked most of the forenoon at geting off water from the field where Charly is ploughing Afterwards ma and I went out to Dover. To night I was told by a friend that as soon as my mother gets married the will of my Father will be taken by Cunningham & I suppose he will have the place sold. He has (he says) found that the Will was not legally drawn. I very much regret that anything like this should take place, but the Lord's Will be done. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1870. We are still ploughing in the field back of the barn. I went down to see Smith this morning to see him about a certain matter He thinks that there is no ground to fear but that the Will of Pas is all right. But still we will inquire into the matter a little farther as soon as possible so that we may know what to expect. If the farm is to be sold I dont wish to wait any longer in suspence. I am trying to put the result of this thing whatever it may be into the hands of my Heavenly Father. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1870. My Mother and I went up to the Woodhouse Quarterly Meeting this morning. Our dear minister was on hand as usual with a word in season for the hungry soul. The service was conducted on, what is to me a new plan, by Preaching first & love-feast afterwards. There was a gracious influence throughout the service. Such as we have but seldom seen of or felt. We came to Dover to church in the evening and here to the word was precious and my soul was blest. Farewell blessed Sabbath. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day as usual. According to previous arrangement C. W. S. and I went up to Simcoe to see if there was anything in what Cunningham threatens doing. The lawyer, J. H. Ainsley said that the will could not be broken, if the witnesses had been �properly sworn. As this was done before the probate could be obtained, we do not anticipate any farther trouble. But then we cannot tell what will happen. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1870. We had the plough going this forenoon but this afternoon we have been killing some hogs. John Matthews has been helping us. Got three hogs killed, and dressed and two of them salted down to night. The other one I have sold to George Matthews. A certain writer has beautifully said--"God's purposes are ripening fast, unfolding every hour." How true! It is well that the future of our lives is hidden from our view. Truly we have an alwise Creator. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1870. We had quite a rain storm last night. This morning Charley and I put up a grist of wheat for the mill. The remainder of the day we have been sorting over our potatoes and puting them away for the winter. The weather has become quite cold since morning. It is said that Christians who are longest in the fire shine brightest. This is a saying, the truth of which has often been proved. It is not strange that it should be so either. For the Son of man isdoes not forsake his poor afflicted ones. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1870. I went out to the grist mill this forenoon with some wheat. Found the roads very bad. When going out I met Unckle Holmes and Aunt Mariah but did not get home in time to see them. Mary Jane came home with ma to night. Had an offer of ninty five cents per bushell for our last load of wheat and think I will take it. Cleaned it through to night alone. I have omitted reading the scriptures to day, on my to my shame be it said Lord pardon my sin. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1870. I went out to Dover this morning with our last load of wheat. Let it go for ninety five cents. Succeeded in geting a little money to day. The first in some time. It turns out, after all, that the news which I heard of my brotherinlaw's intending to take brake pas will is false, or so says my Sister and Henry too. So much for mischief makers. I do not feel much nor at all concerned, because God will direct my path accord to His word. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1870. �Charley and I furrowed out the field in front of the tennant House this morning, Towards noon I went out to Dover to take mother & sister. We took dinner at Miss Howells. I attended the meeting of the Norfolk Woolen Mills Company this afternoon. It was decided to accept an offer made for the Companys property by a firm down East. It will ammount to about fifty percent of the whole stock of the Company. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1870. Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to hear our old brother in Christ 'Father Messmore'. He gave us an excellent discourse from "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation". His discourse was animated, and as full of life and vigour as though he were a man of forty, instead of three score and ten. We had our dinner at Mrs Bowlbys after which we came home. I have enjoyed communion with God and fellowship of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to day. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1870. Our first snow storm came this forenoon but it melted as fast as it fell or nearly so. We have not been able to work out any but have been working in the barn husking corn &c. I comenced a letter to Frank Springer this morning. To night I have been away on School business, down to Smiths. We finished making out the Assessment List. Godliness with contentment is great gain. So says the Word of God and the Christian can prove it at every turn of life. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1870. Charley has got to ploughing again to day. he finished up another field this morning next to the road. This makes about twenty five acres in all that we have got done. I have been busy doing chores as usual. I have constant need of crying out in the words of the {Cananitish?} woman, "Lord help me'! Those words of Christ are indeed, "Without me ye can do nothing." But the prayers of the righteous availeth much Thank God, He hears my prayers Daily. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1870. Charley still keeps the plough going, in the field back of the barn. I have been cleaning out furrows, and had a wet muddy job of it too. The weather is beautiful for this time of the year, Like September more than November. "In the presene of Christ we are strong, and safe, and �victorious. In Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead, and stripped of all besides, we are "complete in him". Surely we should learn to lean on Him alone. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1870. Charley is still ploughing in the field back of the barn. I worked this forenoon at digging a ditch; and this afternoon Ma and I went out to Dover so as to be in time for the tea meeting. It commenced raining towards night but this did not prevent the people from turning out. They realised about sixty dollars. The object of the tea-meeting was to purchase a new organ for our church. I recieved a written opinion from our Lawyer about pa's will tonight. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1870. Ma and I did not come home last night on account of the bad roads &c. Found things all right this morning. We are geting pretty well along with our ploughing. In a couple of days we hope to finish. The weather seems to be turning colder and looks now as though it might freeze up soon. The written opinion which we recieved last night sets aside all doubt with refference to the Pa's will. We now feel quite relieved It may after go as intended. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1870. On account of the cold weather at present we thought best to put away our apples and potatoes to day for the winter. Charley has been helping me. He went up to Brown's to night It still looks like winter and feels a good deal like it too. Have felt an unusual degree of fervency of late in offering up my petitions to my Heavenly Father. Especially with refference to the blessing for which I have asked so long. Lord grant that I may desire it with no other than a Holy desire. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1870. We remained at home to day, and as is usual with me it has been one of my happiest days. I almost invariably feel more proffited by spending these holy days almost alone in reading the Sriptures, good books and in devotions to God. I have been reading The Canticles to day. Dr. Addam Clarke says that this book scarcely ever interpred right by modern divines. All have an interpretation of their own according to their creed. He advises all young ministers to avoid preaching from it on account of its {illegible}. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1870. �Charley started the plough again this morning. The weather being quite favourable I have myself been busy cleaning out ditches &c. The work of God still progresses, nor is it strange seeing that He Himself has said, that His word should not return unto Him void, but accomplish that whereunto He has sent it. Glory to God for his goodness. He is hastening on the happy time when the nations shall learn wars no more. When the glory of the Lord shall fill the whole earth. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1870. Mother and I drove up to Simcoe this morning. It was very cold too. Had our dinners at Murphys for the first time in a long while. I went to Well's this afternoon and had a couple of teeth filled. I also made a purchase of another pair of boots the first in two years. We both had a very narrow escape from being badly hurt to night when coming home but by the mercy of God we escaped without any injury. While I was opening the gate in the lane the horse ran the buggy against he gate post & upset it and broke the {till?}. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1870. We went out to Dover this morning as soon as we could get things straightened up. Paid a visit to our dear minister and his wife. Had a pleasant season with them. Recieved a letter from my old friend H. M. S. to day. My fears of his being unwell were not altogether groundless. "Got home "all right" this time." Thank God. The question arises to night am I growing in grace & in the knowledge of the truth Daily? Lord help me For I am helpless indeed without thee. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1870. Part of yesterdays snow remains on the ground and now it seems to be geting a little warmer. We are not doing much at present more than to get things in readiness for Winter. Our friend Mr. E. H. is visiting us at present. This afternoon there was an agent of the Atlantic Mutual Life Insurance Company here with Dr McLean from Dover. I made application for a policy of one thousand dollars payable in twenty five years if I live or at death to my mother if I die before that time. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1870. This forenoon we finished up our job of butchering which I always dread so much. We killed and dressed two hogs with the help of our friend John Matthews. This afternoon I took one of �the hogs over to Dover to Bill Abram. Found the roads fearfully muddy. Our friend E. H. left us to night for a time. I cannot record any great progress to day in the Divine life. But thank God, I have still the same desire to follow only His ways of righteousness, while I live. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1870. The snow that fell a few days ago has not all gone yet but some of it remains. The roads are geting very bad and it is nasty all arround. Charley has been threshing out some oats for the horses. I have been geting some repairing done ready for winter. I have long desired of God that He would give me a companion, and have often found myself murmuring because the blessing was not granted sooner. But now by the grace of God I am becoming more than ever convinced that He has lead me by the right path. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1870. We have not been away from home to day, on account of the bad roads. This afternoon we were diisappointed in not having our minister present with us. But after all we had a happy season together in Jesus. How often are his words verified "Where two or three are met together in my name there am I in the midst". I have just finished reading Ashworth's strange Tales from Humble Life, and have found it a blessing to my soul. It is much calculated to increase the Christians thankfullness and gratitude to God. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1870. Charley has been ploughing to day. If nothing happens we will finish up tomorrow. I have been myself at ditching, besides repairing up the house for winter. The weather is very beautiful now, and warm too. "Augustine has a strong saying that he tasted of the salt of God in his mothers womb: a forcible utterance of the fact that he was, by Monica pledged unto the Lord ere he saw the Lord light, dedicated before he was born. Also the infant Bernard was early dedicated to the Lord and thenceforth regarded as a severant of the Master". TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1870. We went over to Peter Ryerses this morning, after his buck sheep. The remainder of the day Charley has been ploughing and I have been ditching. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace; whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Such is the Christians legacy and none can take it �from him but god himself. Is there any thing also to be compared with those things which we can desire. None but fools could say, yes. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1870. Charley having finished ploughing yesterday we changed our work a little to day. We have been ditching most of the time. The weather is very beautiful and favourable for our work. "Verily His Salvation is nigh unto them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring from the earth, And righteousness shall look down from heaven. Even Jehovah will give that which is good, And our land shall yield his produce. Righteousness shall go before Him, And shall direct his footsteps in the way." Ps lxxxv, 10, 14. This Psalm says Dr Clarke relates doubtless to Christs Salvation. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1870. Still we are permitted to continue our work ditching, Charley and I. We almost finished up to night. I am so thankful that we have had this beautiful weather, It has been such an excellent opportunity to do this job. Dr. {Guthrie?} speaking of the "good fight" says: "No doubt it is a hard fight. I do not conceal or disguise that. How can it be easy for a man to overcome the world and crucify his own flesh? But if that is hard it is harder far, to suffer the pains of a lost soul, to lie down in everlasting burning. Oh! surely better lose a hand than have the whole body burn; better part with some darling sin than part with Jesus." FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1870. Charley and I have been busy as usual ditching, most of the day. This afternoon however we have been making a dam to stop water for winter use, of cattle Horses &c. The delightful weather still continues. It remains remarkably warm for this time of the year. It seems to me, that if there was ever an unworthy recipient of God's mercies and Blessings, it is me. But thank God! he permits me to know when I go into by and forbidden paths, and makes the remembrance of my sin very grievous unto me. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1870. My man has been digging out the cellar drain to day. I have myself been busy at sundry jobs. This afternoon I went out to Dover. By the kindness of our friend Tisdale we had a ride out and back I was disappointed in not receiving the barley money to day for I am now beginning �to feel the want of it more than ever. My experience in my saviour is brightening. A dark season has again passed away to be followed with joy and gladness, when the mountains and hills break forth into singing, and the trees of the field clap their hands. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1870. I went out to meeting this morning. We expected to have a sacrimental occasion but were disappointed Bro Germans family have been bereaved to day of an infant son. Hence our disappointment I went to Mr. Craigies Church instead. Heard an excellent discourse about the Celestial City. I had my dinner with Mrs. Ryerson. I have asked my Heavenly Father that I may have deliverance from such Sabbath influences as at present falls to my lot at times that I may be enabled to fulfill his commandment - "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy" MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1870. We have not done a great deal to day on account of rain. Charley has been ploughing for Tisdale while I have been doing little jobs as usual. "Trust in the Lord", said one of the Ancients, and though thou sail in the ocean upon a straw, thou shalt be safe This sounds like queer talk to the unregenerate but what however can we doubt its truth According to your faith, so shall it be done unto you. says the Saviour, the unchangeable, the first and the last. Yet after all it is impossible even to believe without His grace. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1870. Charley is helping Tisdale plough now. I have been busy tinkering at different jobs for Winter. The storm last night and yesterday has passed away without the weather becoming any colder. How, says Dr. Clarke, can that family expect the blessing of God, when the worship of God is not daily performed? No wonder their servants are wicked, their children profligate, and their goods cursed! What an awful reckoning shall such heads of families have with the Judge in their great day, who have refused to petition for that mercy which they might have had for the asking. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1870. My man is ploughing for Tisdale yet. I have been hoeing away grass and rubbish from the apple trees. Found quite a number barked this fall several of them past help. The mice are very bad this year worse than I have ever before seen them that I remember of. I have not �yet grown weary in well doing, for my heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. I feel that I am less than nothing without Him, but I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1870. Charley is still helping Tisdale plough. I have been fixing up the eve troughs arround the waggon-house myself. Did not get my job quite done. The weather has changed somewhat and now I think it is going to be colder. I am now reading the Prophecies of Jeremiah. It seems to me, that this book, more than any other of the Old Testament Scriptures, reveals to us the awful consequences of Sin: as well as the dreadfully depraved condition of the human heart. God help me, that I may never depart from following thee. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1870. Charley is helping Tisdale plough yet. He will probably finish to morrow. I have been out to Dover to day. Was disapointed again in not getting the money. I have hopes however that it will come soon. Was up to John Matthews to night to see about geting Leonora home. If the roads are at all passable they want me to go after her. The weather is still warm and the roads muddy. I am realising still the great peace of Zion's children. I am happy in the Lord. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1870. Charley is still away with the team helping Tisdale plough. I am busying myself at fixing up arround the barn &c. The fine weather still continues. "Ministers do not always know when penetential tears are shed, Saints do not always visit the lowly garret and point the poor prodigal to Jesus; but angels are there. Every sob and every groan is carefully noted, and if not known on earth, they are all known in heaven." "There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1870. A change has taken place in the weather now we are having a cold 'East Wind storm.' We remained at home to day. Bro. Berman preached to us this afternoon. His text was 2nd Chap. Zachariah 13th ver. "Be Silent O all flesh, before the Lord: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation." He went on to show how the Almightly raised himself up in behalf of His afflicted ones to deliver them: Also to to answer the prayers of those who call upon him. For He is a god of truth and His promises cannot go unfulfilled. �MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1870. The snow storm yesterday has turned into a rain and now again the weather is becoming quite warm. Charley and I have been busy at different jobs to day. "It has been said of the wife of Howard, the celebrated English philanthropist, that on a certain occasion when her husband--who had come into possession of unexpected means--contemplated a trip to London, she would not undertake the journey without careful inquiry weather the money could be expended in a way that would contribute more to the glory of God, and the good of His creatures." So should we all do. TUESDAY, DECMEBER 13, 1870. This forenoon Charley and I cut wood or rather this afternoon. The weather is still as warm as ever and the mud geting as deep as usual. We must love God with all the heart, with all the Soul, and with all the strength, and with all the mind. This must be the guiding motive in every word spoken, in every thought entertained, and in every deed performed. With this we will loose our disposition to be man fearing or man pleasing, unless it be to their edification; to become all things to all men, if by any means we might save some. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1870. Charley and I have been cuting wood to day for the little stove. The weather has, I think taken a turn for the better--rather, it is becoming colder. "As the spokes of a carriage wheel approach their centre, they approach each other; so, also, when men are brought to Jesus Christ, the centre of life and hope, they are drawn towards each other in brotherly love relationship, and stand side by side journeying to their Heavenly Home." How wonderful is the religion of Christ to give man holy purposes & desires. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1870. We finished geting up the wood which we have been cuting this forenoon and this afternoon we have been piling manure in the barnyard. The weather still remains cold and has every appearance of Winter. Saw in the paper a notice of my old Friend Mattie Burke's death. Her husband lived in Bowmanville. His name is {Reoall?}. Dr. Clarke Says that a full free and perfect Salvation is the birthright of every son of man. What a pity that all do not claim it. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 1870. �We have been cuting wood to day, with the cross-cut saw. To night I went down to help Miss {Much?} about arranging her prize book list. We sent away some eight dollars in money a while ago to the Education Depository for Prize Books. We have recieved sixteen dollars worth in return--a very fine selection of books they are too. There was a wedding in Dover yesterday. Andrew Lees an old school mate of mine and Mary Thompson were married in the English Church. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1870. Charley has been piling manure and threshing oats to day. I have not been doing much of anything this afternoon I have been to Dover. Expected to recieve some money from E. H. but was again dissappointed. H. W. Beecher says that when fowls are shot at when on the wing they rise higher. So he says where troubles come up on you fly higher. And if they strike you yet fly still higher. And soon he says you will rise so high in the spiritual life, that they shall not be able to touch you. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1870. We went out to Dover this morning to meeting. The roads were so rough that we were an hour and a half in going. Of course we were late for the service. Heard part of Bro. Germans sermon however I stayed to Sacriment afterwards. The influences of the hour were most precious, on account of the presence of the Lord. Had our dinners at George Hall's. Our Dear minister is having servere trials at present. He lately lost an infant son & now another is in a very precarious state of health. MONDAY, DECMEBER 19, 1870. We have been choring arround to day as usual. The weather is quite moderate and to night we are having some snow. Mother went up to Johns this afternoon and to night I went after her. Went over to George's to settle up. Got along all right, or without any trouble. I am enjoying great peace--Yes, I can say that my heart is fixed trusting in the Lord. Have been reading some remarks of Dr. Clarke on Nebuchadnesers immage. They are much ahead of the Advent rendering. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1870. Charley has been up to Georges geting the horses shod to day. I have been spiting wood. Bro. German came this evening with Sister German and spent the evening with us. I enjoyed �their company very much. Kindred spirits are the company which delights my soul. Yet it is sometimes more proffitable than at others, this christian fellowship, or interchange of thoughts. But the time is coming when the many mansions will come to view. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1870. We have been drawing out manure to day. This afternoon, however, I went out to Dover this afternoon and ma went with me. We took tea with Mrs. Wilson. We went out with the cutter but found the sleighing very bad. Miss Howell came home with us. "Life is a journey upon the edge of a precipice, and a step may launch us over, -- are we ready? But we may have Christ in us, the life of our life, & the soul of our soul, making our hearts stout and our hands strong, and our life joyous and useful." THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1870. Charley and I have been helping Tisdale thresh this foreno afternoon. This forenoon we drew out manure. The weather is exceedingly cold now, but promises to be more moderate soon. "Tis done! Thou dost this moment save. With full salvation bless." But this salvation is only for the moment. We are constantly dipendependent upon this blood and are constantly cleansed. As we live by breathing, so the Christian lives by believing. Our breath is the bond that unites soul and body; and faith is the bond that unites our soul to Christ. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1870. To day Charley has been helping Tisdale thresh with the team. I have been attending our school examination to day. Our Superintendant was present with us. This afternoon we settled up with our teacher. The examination to day passed off very nicely. Nora Matthews came home last night from Hamilton. She is improved a good deal by her by being away. Hope that she may have the privelege of graduating at our College. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1870. We worked at our manure hauling again to day, or rather this forenoon. This afternoon Charley went out to Dover. While I have been spliting wood &c. We had a quarter of beef at sent to us this afternoon, by Mr. Thurlow. The cold weather still continues, and it is as windy as ever. Mr. Smith was up to spend the evening with us to night. I am still in favour with the Almighty, on account of His wondrous mercy & am Happy in Him. �SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1870. I went over to hear Ebersoule preach this morning. This afternoon we are favoured with an excellent discourse from our Dear Minister J. H. G. His text was "That ye also may be one even as we are one". There are some glorious thoughts in connection with this subject. As Christ was is one with God so may we be one with Christ. As He was beloved of the Father so also may shall His love be towards us. Through Christ. What a precious union: Who can fathom its length breadth & depth. MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1870. To day we have been celebrating Christmass. Charley has been up to Brown's. While we have had our accustomed dinner at home. I went after my sister this morning. Besides her we had Miss Howell & John Matthews family with us. The weather has been very cold and blustery. Last night we had quite a fall of snow. Nora was here to day and we had an old fashioned sing together. She is quite anxious to go back to Hamilton. Hope that she may have the {illegible} privelege. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1870. Charley has been threshing oats to day with the horses. I went out to Dover before noon to take my sister home. We had a very cold ride. The wind has been blowing to day, almost a hurricain and the snow has drifted a considerable. "Let all the earth keep silence before him." "Let all be dumb. Let none of them dare to open their mouths in the presence of the Lord. He alone is Sovereign, He alone is the arbiter of life and death. Let all listen to his commandments & obey His precepts." [NOTE: scan of Dec. 28 & 29 entries appears to be missing.] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1870 The past has been a very stormy day. Surely the old year is going out like a lion. Charley & I have not been doing but little today. My life. Oh, what is it! What has it been ! I have tried time after time to drive the fowls away from the sacrifice but alass! How poorly are my feeble efforts crowned without success, unless it be by the pure grace of God. The greatest difficulty in the way seems to be, to look away from earth to heaven, for strength. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1870 �Charley and I have been geting out manure to day, as usual, from the barnyard. The weather has been very favourable for our work. Mr. & Mrs. Murphy left us this morning. I can scarcely realize that this is the last day of 1870, & yet it is so. By the blessing of God I have just completed reading the Bible through on my knees, the second time. Have never read the Holy Scriptures with so much proffit as during the past year. This I attribute to in a measure to Dr. Addam Clarkes commentary, which I have often referred to. MEMORANDA Still another year has gone, with its joys and sorrows, hopes and fears. Its many opportunities for good too, are all past, never to return. But, alas! how many of them are or have been unimproved! Besides, many mistakes have been made made, and sins committed which will continue to bring forth evil fruit, even though they have been repented of in sack-cloth and ashes. Thank God; he has not yet called me to render an account of the deed done in the body else my repentance had been to that of the {continued on next page} MEMORANDA rich man in Lazaruss' time. The prayer of the Psalmist is often on my tongue Lord spare me that I may recover strength to be no more before I go hence to be no more". But there is another side to this picture. During the past year I have been favoured with many very precious manifestations of Divine grace. Perhaps more than in any previous year has the blessing of the Lord been upon me. It is here, indeed, that trials and difficulties presented themselves at MEMORANDA almost every step yet according to my faith in the precious promises of God, deliverances have as often come. I think that I can say as truly, as at the close of any {former? for year?}, that I have made some progress, towards the cellestial City. Generally Speaking I have enjoyed the blessings of a full salvation, though at times, I must confess that the wrath and condemnation of God have been upon me, for sins committed, often willfully. CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY Received. Paid. �1 85 4 " Mother For rails{?} &c 1 05 8 " For Postages &c 55 11. " " Grubbing{?} Cemetry{?}. 1. 00 13 " Tea Meeting 75 18 " Hired Girl 1 00 19 Recd. for FLour 300{?} lbs. 126{?} 00 " " " Beefs hide 68 lbs. {illegible} {illegible} " Paid Mr. Lawson on A/C{?} 3 74. " " Miss Howell 4 00 " " John Nicol 2 00 21 Rec. For Peas 10 Bu. 4 00 �" Pd G. Matthews 4 00 " Recd For beef 145 lbs. . 23 Missionary Collections 50 $13 74 $19 04{?} For more information on Courtland Olds check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e45d8d1c2c520c086cfc70bbda482763.pdf 62407ef8e82a9f2682ca4e5ef440dbf5 PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55dfacc513a7b876b7c7dc6ee51763c5.pdf 87912e56525e3c56f042eb276458c22e PDF Text Text William Sunter (1831-1917) 1898 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL 1898 1898 {This is the inside of the cover and contains a 1893 full year calendar and 1894 for the months January to April} DAILY {hand written signature} Mr William Sunter JOURNAL FOR 1898. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {This page provides typed written information with the following headings: Eclipses, 1893 Fixed and Movable Festivals, &C. Bank Holidays Terms and Sittings of Courts List of Sundays in 1893 Interest Tables Valuable Information for Business Men Value of foreign coins} JANUARY MONDAY 3 1898 A very fine winter day, frosty and cold but only moderately. Johny and I drove up to Oustic in the afternoon and voted for the old Council, the Reeve & deputy went in by acclammation. Sorry, however to learn that Dougald Mc Gregor has been run out. John Dickieson, A. Mc Nab, and Noah Sunley have been elected. Willie drove out from Guelph this evening he is staying all night with us, Maggie has visited at William Theakers this afternoon. I paid John Mc Kenzie ten dollars on the note he holds against me for the cow, he is paying his half yearly rent to Alexr Mc Kinnon. {Margin} Voting at Oustic - paid to John Mc Kenzie ten dollars. TUESDAY 4 �A fine winter day, rather cold. Margaret and I drove to Guelph to day, leaving home about ten oclock and getting in about noon, we did some business before driving down to Willies, where we afterwards went and fed our horse (Fred) and had our dinners. I settled up in full with Penfolds for the paint &c. for the house $16.29. Mother purchased some dry goods. I got my watch fixed from lapping on hair spring at Savages, he did not charge anything, getting my spectacles changed at Pringles, we heard while in Guelph of a terrible catastrophe which happened at London last night. The City Hall floor, second flat, gave away and precipitated a house full of people to the flat below, and some to the cellar, killing some 28 outright, and maiming between 150 and 200, it is an awful calamity. {Margin} Guelph shopping - terrible accident at London last night. - Electors congregated in City Hall smash through the floor and many killed and injured - Settlement full for pair WEDNESDAY 5 A fine day, softened in considerably, besides doing up the ordinary work, we bagged up 2 bags of peas for Johny (234 lbs) the balance of what I owed him, and also 290 lbs including bags, for John Webb, which I borrowed from him. I hitched up the team and took them all home after dinner after which I drove up to the saw mill, Gow & Mc Lean's to get some beach plank for making pig troughs. They had not the lumber I expected and as it was not very suitable and they offered to prepare some for me I came home without any. Bella and the children rode down with me and remained for the evening when John & James Green drove down for them. They had their colt hitched to the sleigh. David Webb and Eddie Abbott are here to night visiting they are staying all night JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1898 A very fine day, almost mild enough to melt the snow but it does not thaw much, if any. I have had the most of the cattle & stock to attend to to day, the Boys and Ewart have had quite a bit of sport to day. Ewart hitched up the colt (Maude) and drove down to Everton for the mail the boys went with him and did not return. Willie called in about 8 oclock P.M. on his way to Guelph he has cut the axles of eleven rigs (I think) since he left here on Tuesday morning last. we have had a hard job to teach the calves to drink, but they have come in pretty well at last, the youngest one was not so troublesome but the oldest was very bad. FRIDAY 7 �A very fine day, beautiful sunshine which is making the snow some scarcer. I have had a very busy day. Ewart was up early this morning and did the most of the feeding himself before breakfast he then went over to Johnys to help him so that they could get away to Guelph. Johny and him started off for Guelph about 8.30, and returned by way of Rockwood so as to pay the taxes, $34-odds he paid the whole excepting five dollars that I gave him, Mrs Peavoys also $1.04. Johny has sold his hogs to Simpson to be delivered next Wednesday, it was from Simpson he got the money to pay the taxes. there is quite a surprise party at Bellas to night, Ewart & Maggie are there, they are mostly the Everton young people. I half soled Maggie's shoes to day, and repaired her Mothers. I have had all the care of the stock on me besides and watered Johny's young cattle, by tying and untying. {Margin} Johny and Ewart at Guelph to day. Called by Rockwood to pay taxes - repairing shoes to day - and all the choring to do. SATURDAY 8 Continues fine weather. Ewart had a bad night in the past from Neuralgia in his face. Maggie and him were very late at Mc Kenzies party. I have had the most of the choring on my hands in consequence. I have been working at our cutter some fixing stuffing of the back and putting on the plush rim round the edge of seat. Ewart helped me. John Webb and Mistress paid us a visit this afternoon and evening, they remained with us till about ten oclock, we played awhile at the new "Star" Cards that Ewart bought lately. Sunday 9 Another fine day, the weather this week has been uncommonly fine the winter is getting along, and time passing away in the midst of pleasant weather. Ewart & Maggie have been twice at Everton, Mother & I drove down to see the Robertsons, they wish me to write their father's obituary for publication in Mercury. JANUARY MONDAY 10 1898 A fine day, and mild, really we are having extraordinary weather for the middle of winter. Ewart and I bagged up 16 bags of the mixed grain out of the No. 1 Bin, and cleaned it out. Ewart took it to the mill afternoon starting away pretty sharp after getting an early dinner. he returned with the grist and was home in fair time, we paid 80¢ for the chopping. I have been busy drafting out an obituary of Uncle Duncan this afternoon and �Ewart and Maggie drove down after night to singing school and mailed the letter to the Mercury office. TUESDAY 11 A raw east wind blows to day and a change in the weather seems impending. we emptied the 24 bags of chopped stuff into the bins to day, filling the 3 feed bins in the passage in front of the cattle and putting the balance into the No. 4 bin in the granary. we changed the pulper from the passage into the turnip house, it is much handier. Johny & Ewart hitched up our team to the sleigh and put Robert Mc Williams stock rack on to it so as to be ready for tomorrow morning to start early for Guelph with Johny's pigs. I got 2 planks (cedar) 12 feet long, 2½ thick, 10 inches wide, and 2 15 inches wide, also 2 10 feet long, 10 inches wide, for making a floor for a pen to keep the sows in the cattle stable. WEDNESDAY 12 Raining this morning a little when we got up, which increased as the day wore on. I was astir early this morning and went over to Johny's right away to help him with his pigs. he had things fairly well forward and we loaded up and was off to Guelph at about ½ past seven. the hogs rode splendidly and the roads were much better for the sleigh than we expected, the rain seemed to draw out the frost and made a glit of ice on the surface and the sleigh slipped finely. the ten hogs weighed 2175 lbs @ $4.85 made $105.46 we had a dissagreeable ride home in the rain and arrived back shortly after dark. I was very sorry to find, when I came home, that my spectacles were not in my coat pocket as I expected. I had the glasses changed at Pringles and thought to get them all right in my pocket but, I must have missed the pocket when thinking there were going into it and thereby slipped onto the ground. quite a heavy storm of thunder and lightning this evening. there is a bright fire down by Everton and may be a building burning JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1898 Cleared up to day and things have dried up considerably as there is some little frost again. Ewart and I have been busy fixing up things around and gathering together the lumber necessary for building, in the cattle stable, a couple of pens for the 2 sows which are getting near their time for pigging. we put in all the posts (6 or 7) and nailed on some of the lumber. I was anxious to get it as nearly completed as possible so that we �could get the sows into them by Saturday. which I hope to be able to get done then after getting through with the threshing at Robert Mortons which, I expect, will take till Saturday noon. we were very sorry to learn this morning that Wm. Jackson's barn and buildings adjoining and nearly all the contents were burnt last night they were struck by the lightning. there were 8 head of cattle burnt, all his horses (4) and some 16 head of cattle, and sheep & hogs were saved. his stock is being distributed and cared for by neighbours. Mrs Mc Williams and her neice Mrs Rea have been visiting here to day. {Margin} Jersey cow had a calf this morning FRIDAY 14 A little dull to day, but mild, although sufficiently cold to keep the ground hard and clean. I rose a little earlier than usual and helped with our feeding before getting breakfast and going to the threshing at Robert Mortons they started to thresh at sharp 8 oclock, just as I was rising the hill towards the Barn the horses started to go round. I helped in the straw all day, and they put through a pretty good quantity. they did not rush the threshing but moved along very steadily and never stopped, but when moving the seperator forward on the floor. Ewart has had all the work and care of the place to day while I was away. Johny was at the threshing with his team. SATURDAY 15 Quite a little fall of snow last night and some fell to day. we continued the threshing till we finished it up at a little before 12 oclock to day. Robert kept on the machine to do some chopping this afternoon. I offered to stay and help him at that this afternoon, but I was glad he did not need me as I wished to finish up get the 2 pig pens completed in the cattle stable and get the sows into them which Ewart and I did after I returned home. I requested the Mc Williams, who were to Guelph to day, to enquire at Pringles about my spectacles, and failing there to enquire also at Dr. Drydens, and the Central Hotel. they failed to hear of them. they called at the wrong hotel however, so that we have yet a chance (although small) of hearing of them at the Central. I paid six dollars to Ed. Tovell as interest on the note against me. {Margin} paid Ed. Tovell six dollars as interest Sunday 16 Wintry but only moderately cold, the sleighing is on again although it is very thin. Maggie and Mary came back to dinner from Church. Ewart did not go in the forenoon �but he drove down with Mary & Maggie in the evening. Mother and I stayed at home all day. JANUARY MONDAY 17 1898 A fine winter day, the snow is not wasting but it has not been very cold, at night the frost is keaner, I hung up the pork to dry to day. I also fixed up the gutter in the cattle stable this forenoon, it had got badly out of condition for sometime past. our young white sow pigged last night and had the bad luck of losing the half of her litter. She had eight, that number would have done very well for her first litter but for the half of them to be lying dead was too much altogether. I am now sorry that I did not stay up with her until she had her pigs, in which case they might have been saved. I think they likely strayed away from her in the pen and got chilled, the 4 that is left seem hearty. Willie drove out from Guelph. he & I skidded the balance of his barn logs this afternoon, Johny killed a pig this afternoon. {Margin} sleighing again - hung up the pork to dry. - young white sow pigged - fixing up cattle stable - Willie out from Guelph - I helped him skid his logs. TUESDAY 18 A very misty day, the hoar frost is showing on all exposures. it is mild too and, I think, we may expect a change of some kind soon. in addition to the ordinary chores I had an extra cleaning out of the pig pen, and splitting some wood in the wood shed. Ewart was not much around to day, until after dinner that he made a little sleigh for Millie Mc Kenzie. Bella was here with the two children the most of the day. Ewart was skating forenoon and then Maggie and he went off with the Mc Williams to a party held at Mr Mc Williams. Margaret and I drove to Everton after tea and took some things to the Smallhorns. Mrs S. has been very poorly for a long time and we took a few dainties as well as some plain food for them. I got the loan of Shakespears works for a reading. I sent away a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford. {Margin} Hoar frost - Bella and her little family visiting here - Margaret & I drove to Everton this evening at Smallhorns - extra chores to day WEDNESDAY 19 One of the most beautiful days of the season, bright sunshine and mild, the snow, in the shade, has not wasted much, but in the sunshine it has gone with a rush. we hear that a storm is raging in the northwest and that we may expect a storm soon. I hitched up the horses & sleigh and drove up to Gow & Mc Lean's saw mill taking Mother to Bella's �where she stayed all day. I bought from Gow red beach lumber for making pig troughs. 7 pieces, 2 inch planks, 6 inches wide and 3 planks 14 inches wide, 168 feet = 168¢. paid. I stopt at Mc Kenzies and had dinner on my way home. Johny & I brought over the horse power on the stone boat with our team. Ewart drove to Everton with the colt and cutter this afternoon. I drove up for Mother after night Uncle Thomas was there and I stopt awhile to have a chat. he had come to meet Emerson who was working in Albert's place at the Mill. {Margin} "Pet Day" - Gow & Mc Lean's saw mill to day got 168 feet paid $1.68 - Margaret visited at Mc Kenzies - brought over horse power in order to cut straw JANUARY THURSDAY 20 1898 Raining almost incessantly the entire long day. I had intended to cut straw to day, but we could not as much as get the horse power set on account of the wet. Ewart and I had rather an unpleasant job fixing the eve troughs in the cattle shed, the brackets gave way and 2 lengths came down on us, and in getting them righted again we got pretty wet. John Mc Kenzie drove to Everton with chopped stuff. Bella also went with him to do some trading, they brought the mail for us. the four of our household have spent the evening at John Webbs, we had a pleasant time in social chat, and part of the time in playing the "Star Cards" 2 parties. {Margin} long heavy rain - unpleasant job fixing the water spout on eves of shed - at John Webbs on an evening visit. FRIDAY 21 Froze up again last night, and we have once more we have dry footing but it is terribly icy and dangerous to travel over. we set about getting ready for cutting straw. and were hindered badly by not being to find the nuckle for the cutting Box. Ewart remembered that Colin took it off so he had to ride down to the Corner to see him, he had laid it away in a nail keg in the shop, after getting every thing (about 3 oclock) the straw wound round the rollers so that we thought we would have to quit but we put through a little hay which seemed to clean the rollers and we had not much trouble afterwards and ran till a quarter past 5. the corn cutting seemed to make the rollers sticky. John Mc Kenzie's folks and ours at home and many others are having a social spree at the Jestin domicile this night. SATURDAY 22 �A fine winter's day, mild and pleasant, only that it is very icy for getting around. Margaret & I started for Guelph at about ½ past seven this morning, we took "King" & the cutter, we were 2 hours & twenty minutes in going in. King is not the best of our horses for the road but he was sharper shod than the others. this is the first long drive we have given him since having the abscess - we had 26 lbs butter, sold a quantity of it at 17¢ per lb, the balance of 16¢. I had a hunt to try and find my spex. but made nothing of it. so I bought another pair from Henry at 50¢ he said $1.50 was the usual price but he would take that for them. we had our dinner at Willies, and dealt some with him we met Emerson Tolton & the doctor this morning as we drove down the line. Judson has taken ill and they were concerned about him. paid six dollars to Ed. Tovell as interest on the note he holds against me. {Margin} Six dollars paid to Ed. Tovell. Sunday 23 A very rough night in the past, windy and rainy and snowy. it makes it better footing however and better for driving on. Ewart & Maggie went to meeting this forenoon, Margaret & I drove over to see Jud. Tolton, he is a sick boy, and gives cause for alarm. his trouble is Pneumonia and the doctor thinks he is in a critical state. JANUARY MONDAY 24 1898 A fine day. the recent rain and snow falls have covered up the most of the icy roads and a new cover of icy snow has made excellent sleighing. after chores being done Ewart and I drove down to Everton with the colt (Maude) and cutter. She drove finely. I sent away a card to Robert Barber, Guelph, telling him that John Mc Kenzie accepted his offer of $5.10 for the pigs, to be delivered a week from next Wednesday. I got 2 Gallons coal oil at Geo. Marshalls. John Webb was up on a visit this afternoon, he offers me a load of oat straw for feed only stipulating to give back a load of manure. Judson Tolton is not any better to day, he had a bad time last night, quite dilerious. Ewart & Maggie are at singing school this evening. I curried down the cattle to day, they seem to be very itchy, likely lice on them. Coal oil and soap is recommended and I mean to buy it. TUESDAY 25 Quite windy and snowy which makes it dissagreeable to be driving out in. Judson Tolton is very bad these days, his case is a very serious one, and if a check is not given to the onward course of the disease I fear there may be bad consequences, the doctor seems �to hold out fair hopes, although he allows the case to be serious. Margaret and I drove over to see him this afternoon he is very restless and so delirious that it very difficult to keep him quiet, he is all the time raving about being away from home and he wants to return. Johny was to attend Sam Allens sale this afternoon, it is a very bad day for an auction sale. WEDNESDAY 26 Calmer and pleasanter to day, and the fall of snow, although small, has made excellent sleighing. Ewart and I made the sleigh ready, putting on the hay rack and we went down to Webb's and brought a nice load of oat straw. John invited me to get another load on the same terms if I required it. I thanked him and accepted. if the weather is fine we will likely go for the other tomorrow. Willie drove out from Guelph to day. he left his cutter at Robert Jestins and got Robert's light Bobs. during the moving time, he took Annie Abbott with him to help them at their moving. no improvement in Judson Toltons condition. he is very delirious and difficult of management. John Dickieson received injuries last night at Rockwood from which he died through the night. his mother and he were coming home from Sam. Allens sale last night when his horse ran away when opposite Livingston's house and spilt them out at the railway crosing. John was left lying partly on the track and the cars took off his arm, and otherwise hurt him, he was taken on the train to Guelph where he died in the hospital. Mrs Dickieson is also hurt. JANUARY THURSDAY 27 1898 A fine day, although colder and frostier, we are having, so far, one of the finest winters that I remember of. Ewart and I brought another load of straw from John Webbs. John did not show up to day he is suffering from a pain in his neck, he thinks he got cold yesterday. Judson Tolton became worse this afternoon and they drove down for the doctor, he seemed to be a little better in the fore part of the day. Margaret & I drove over there and Albert was just starting for the doctor as we arrived. After the doctor saw him he said he would like to have another doctor brought, so I drove to Everton and telephoned to Dr. Mc Kinnon, who soon responded. I phoned at 7.20. he said he would start in half an hour he got to our place about 9.30. and I accompanied him over. {Margin} Dr. Mc Kinnon telephoned for to Guelph to come to see Judson Tolton. - the doctor called this way and I accompanied him over. FRIDAY 28 �Rather a cold and frosty day, but pleasant for winter weather. I rode over home this morning along with Albert as he drove the doctor to Everton, we were all night at Toltons. Judson had a bad night, I rode over last night with Dr. Mc Kinnon, but as he had to go on to Erin Village I could not get back. poor Judson took a worse turn soon after we left and died about 11 oclock, A.M. they drove over for Mother, and I soon followed. his father, poor Man is feeling the blow very hard. Archie Stephens and Henry has been there nearly all the time of his sickness and is a great comfort to them. they wrote cards and telegraphed to many of the freinds. Dr. Mc Cullough stayed over the night and Albert drove him to Everton this morning and I also got a ride home with them. {Margin} Johny returned 696 lbs of oats to day - Judson Tolton died this forenoon. SATURDAY 29 Cold and frosty. I have had the stock mostly on hand to day. Ewart drove to Everton and had awhile skating we hitched up our cutter at night and Maggie and her Mother and I rode over to Toltons. Ewart hitched up Fred to Mc Williams cutter and he and George also drove over, there was a large gathering of freinds and acquaintances there. we stayed awhile and then returned home. Bessie came to day from Mount Forest. and Mary from Barrie. Wm. Tolton. Senr . was at Thomas' to day {Margin} not doing anything of consequence - have been over at Toltons Sunday 30 Keanest frost of the season last night. our thermometor registered 16 below zero. we did up all the feeding and other work a little early this forenoon so as to be promptly on hand for the funeral at 2 oclock. Willie drove out from Guelph with his wife, Colin & Annie Sunter accompanied him. George Loree and Mary also was here and Maggie rode with them. Ewart rode with Johny & Lizzie. there was a very large funeral think there must have been about 150 rigs. and so many people that the church building could not accomodate them. Andrew Tolton & wife were there. Ben. also and Edward & wife. Dan Mc Millan & family. Bella Mc Kenzie rode back with me from the grave to Toltons. Ewart returned sooner than I did and got the greater part of the work done up before we arrived. Willie and his company and Geo. Loree & Mary were with us to tea. {Margin} Funeral of Judson Tolton - large gathering of freinds. JANUARY MONDAY 31 1898 �Very cold, although more moderate than yesterday, the wind has been high and has drifted in the snow into the tracks on the road. the sleighing is fine now, only that it is a little heavy on account of filling in of the track. I drove over to the Centre Inn to meet the other members of the Board of Health, we organized again for the year's work. Mr Auld is the member that was reappointed for the next three years. I was chosen Chairman again for this year. our old white sow pigged this morning and had very bad luck, she had some six or seven pigs and all dead excepting one and that one feeble. John Mc Kenzie got word to day of the sale of the place, so he will have to look out another place again. it is very unpleasant and discourageing for them. February TUESDAY 1 A very cold day, the wind has been high and the snow drifting. Willie drove out from Guelph this afternoon he brought Annie Abbott home, she has been helping them to move into their new premises. the old sow is left all alone in her glory again. the weakling pig has gone the way of the rest of the litter. I dont remember of having quite such bad luck before. we dont undertake much more work than attending to the wants of the stock in this untoward weather. the thermometer ranges away down some degrees below zero, and when the wind keeps high it is very dissagreeably cold. {Margin} Willie out from Guelph brought home Annie Abbot - Old sow lost all her litter bad luck. February WEDNESDAY 2 Continues cold and stormy, which increased as the day advanced. Ewart and I got our usual chores done up as early as possible and made ready for cutting straw. John Mc Kenzie & family drove down this morning. John helped us at the cutting all day. we got along fairly well but I felt very cold while driving on the horse power. young Johny Smith was attending the home and stock of Mc Kenzies. it was a cold looking operation to see them start off for home with the children. we are now letting the cows out of the stable, for water, twice a day. February THURSDAY 3 1898 Another very cold day, the wind has been very high and the roads and surroundings are getting drifted up. Johny drove over in Erin to Barne's for his seed peas, twenty bushels which he pays 60¢ per bushel for, he was lucky in getting them at that price as we hear �of the price rising considerably higher. I have been cleaning up the barn and cleaning & bedding pigs &c., and also have done some harness repairing. I drove down to Everton for the mail, the roads are quite heavy from the continual drifting of the snow. the thermometer has been recording about 4 below zero, which, with the high wind, makes it very cold. FRIDAY 4 Continues cold, but not so severe as we have had in the past number of days. I have rather a bad cold, I suppose from being exposed in the cold while driving the horses on the horse power. I had however to go at it again. we moved the horse power over to Johnys place to day and got it all ready for work after dinner. we cut just about 2 hours, from 3 to 5, and did very well for the time. the roads are drifting up rather badly the winds have been high and the snow dry. we hear that Allison swung for his crime this morning at Berlin, he was quite callous and indifferent the minister (Rev. Atkinson) takes credit for making a repentant of him, and ready to wear the Crown, what a Burlesque on the vaunted Christianity of the age. {Margin} cutting straw this afternoon at Johnys - Allison the Galt Murderer was hanged this A.M. SATURDAY 5 Windy to day and considerable drifting of snow. Ewart drove to Everton and got the papers containing the account of the execution of Allison. I had the choring pretty much to see after. Ewart wrenched his back yesterday and is feeling it sore. in drawing over the horse power on the stone boat, it slipped off and Johny and he had a hard job getting it loaded again. the 4 of us drove over to Toltons to spend the evening. we took the team and sleigh. the road over there was much blocked in places with drifts. the side road was opened out but hard to get through, and we drove through Tolton's fields, the lane was partially filled. {Margin} Johny took a grist of chop to the Mill to day - all went over to Toltons on a visit this evening. Sunday 6 Fine to day. Ewart & Maggie have been at Everton as usual, but Mother and I have kept the place also as usual. FEBRUARY MONDAY 7 1898 A fine day, turned much milder than what has been prevailing. Ewart and I bagged up 17 bags mixed grain for chop, and after dinner Ewart drove it to Everton mill for �chopping. he was a little late in returning home with it. a number of teams were in ahead of him and he said there was quite a stock of bags to chop after he left. Willie and Mr Wideman drove out from Guelph to see Willies horse. Willie says the horse suits Mr Wideman but he wants to exchange another for him and pay the difference. Willie offered to deal that way but there is 20 dollars between them. TUESDAY 8 Turned soft and very mild, towards evening it rained some. Ewart drove Fred in to Guelph to day. Johny and Willie were at him yesterday to go in to day to get his name registered so as to enable him to vote, he had his trip for nothing however, as it only applied to those living in the city, he should have seen after it some time ago when it was attended to in the country. I have had a very busy day at home all alone and having a good deal of work on hand. Margaret and I drove over to R. J. Kerrs to tell him about taking his hogs to Guelph on Thursday. took the card that Simpson sent. we spent a very pleasant evening with them. there is a wonderful change wrought on the house since I was in it before. John Mc Kenzie down to night getting our sleighs & rack for his pigs. WEDNESDAY 9 Still keeps quite soft, and rain fell awhile this morning and a little drizzle up to eleven oclock. I was astir a little early and fed the horses & pigs, so as to have Doc ready when John came down with his load. Johny helped us to load our pig on the sleigh with the rest. John Mc Kenzie had 6 and they weighed the 1000 lbs our sow weighed 220. Barber paid the $57.10 without a word to John = $51.00. I took a fancy for a little sow soon to have pigs that was unloading to Barber, he offered me to exchange at the same price per lb. so I agreed. the little sow weighed 165 lbs. so there was $2.75 coming to me. he was making a mistake in giving me $3.75 but I corrected him. I bought ½ an ounce each of the stuff for No. 2 pills, 35¢ from A. B. Petrie, best quality. John and I went to Willies for dinner, and fed our horses. Willie drove out to our place coming by Rockwood, and lifted a note for John Mc Kenzie and paid his taxes FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 1898 Very mild but damp and inclined to rain betimes. Willie and Ewart was early up and prepared their teams and sleighs for getting off for Guelph with their loads of logs from �Geo. Copelands. they started from here about ½ past eight, and John Mc Kenzie was in waiting at Copelands quite awhile. they did not get loaded up till about 11 oclock and took them till about 3 oclock to get in with their loads. the roads they say were getting very bare of snow especially in coming home about 5 oclock. Willie drove Johny's team, Ewart drove ours, and Johny Mc Kenzie his own. it was a good move for Willie to get the timber in to day, he came back to night his horse & cutter being here. I have had a very busy day. cleaning out the frozen stuff out of the pig pens and doing up the other work. they were late in returning from Guelph. I took the Forester cow down to Mc Williams to night. {Margin} Willie gets 3 loads of the barn logs taken to Guelph to day. - Sleighing going off very fast. - "Forester" cow taken to Mc Williams to night FRIDAY 11 Continues mild and thawing off the snow very fast, there will very soon be nothing but the bare ground everywhere if this thaw continues. Ewart and I to day took down the two loads of manure I owed him as pay for the 2 loads of oat straw he gave us. we took one before dinner the other after dinner and we spread them on the field he is manuring out of his own shed. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this evening. John Mc Kenzie and Bella were here this evening awhile. we bagged up 4 bags of potatoes. "Erin Wonders". and a bag of apples "Tolman Sweets" for Guelph tomorrow the ground is in a plash at present and without good foot wear one is sure to have wet feet and colds are very prevalent just now. I have been troubled that way for some time. SATURDAY 12 Quite soft this morning, and looks like rain. we made ready for Guelph and were off about 7.40. John Mc Kenzie & Bella came down and joined us. we had the democrat. we sold our 4 bags potatoes at 65¢ per bag, the bag apples 75¢. Margaret had 35 lbs butter, 17 & 18¢ mostly 18. Bella had 8 lbs, sold at 17¢ also a few eggs. John Mc Kenzie was looking after the old Cutting farm, and got some encouragement to expect it reasonably. I took my horses to Willies and had my dinner there, the others did not go down. we called at the General Hospital, where Bella & her Mother and John Mc Kenzie went in to see Mrs Mc Carter. I stayed with the horses. turned quite cold towards evening and I was cold on arriving home. Sunday 13 �Froze up last night, to day it has been softer although raw and cold. Ewart & Maggie have been twice at Everton meeting to day. I and Mother have had the house pretty much to ourselves all day. FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 1898 Froze again last night, and to day it has been as much as a bargain to be much below the freezing point. really this has been an extraordinary mild winter, there was a little snow last night but the wind was high and blown it about. I have been busy to day. finished splitting the stove wood in wood house shortly after dinner we took the calves out of their stall and laid a floor of boards on a slant in order to keep them drier. they have been very hard to keep any way dry. Ewart and Maggie drove down to singing school this evening. Henry Duffield was with us quite a spell this evening, he was looking at the young mare to night, he thinks she will likely get all right pretty soon, he advises gargling her with Electric oil, a couple of tea spoonfuls, or so, in a little water. {Margin} splitting our stove wood in wood house - fixing up stall for calves - singing school - Henry Duffield here to night TUESDAY 15 A very stormy day, the wind has been very high and there was quite a fall of snow through the night which has been well drifted into nooks and corners. There had also been considerable snow falling to day. it has not been at all cold the most of the day, but this evening it has got quite a bit colder. Ewart and I moved the heating stove into the little kitchen and after getting on a good fire we brought in the double team harness and washed and oiled them up. they have got hardened by wet and exposure and needing oil badly. I also have started to repair them in places. I have been rubbing the young mare's throat with turpentine & coal & coon oil, she cannot swallow water very well it runs back out of her nostrils again. Ewart and Johny drove down to Rockwood this evening. E.F.B. Johnston is to be there speaking in the interest of Mutrie and the reform party. they expect a good turn out. but the weather is against them. {Margin} very stormy day, wind and snow - cleaning and oiling the team harness. - Ewart and Johny away to Rockwood this evening to hear the political speaking WEDNESDAY 16 �Windy last night and cold. wind fell this morning and it has been a fine day, but frosty and cold. John Webb has cut his stove wood with the circular to day. I was asked to help, also asked to Willie Theaker's sawing Bee. I went to Webb's this morning, but, as he had lots of help, he gave both Johny and myself leave to quit. Ewart went to the bee in the afternoon. Johny also went to it. I attended to the chores and also worked some at the double harness, oiled them over the second time. I think I shall oil them yet again. the thermometer shows 2 degrees below to day. Maggie and Ewart were at Willie Theaker's Social party this evening FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 1898 Cold moderated, and a fine winter's day. Ewart complains of a weak back and I have to put in to any heavy work in consequence. after getting the chores done up I went at the harness again, am keeping the room warm and have gone over all the harness again with oil, and repaired them by stitching them where required, there is a lot of work to do on them. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon, and brought home the mail matter. among it there is a letter from Brother Alex. Meaford he tells me he has got back the Agency for the C.P.R. and he thinks it has come to stay this time. I am very glad to hear of it as it is quite a revenue to them, he tells me Wm. Jestin is very poorly, and thinks he may be in his grave in a month or so. FRIDAY 18 Temperature milder and rain has fallen although it soon takes the form of ice, a soft turn however is the rule, but it is getting colder again to night. I have been making long heavy sewing threads for repairing the rips of our harness tugs, and have sewed some up although there are long seams yet to put in. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon to see if these promised visitors were coming this evening, but he found they had abandoned it for the present and are looking forward to it after the elections. Maggie and her Mother have been very busy for some days fixing and cleaning up the house and other things. {Margin} took the "Forester" cow again to night to Mc Williams - repairing the harness - Ewart to Everton SATURDAY 19 Frozen up again, and the ground is clean and hard once more. Johny & Lizzie drove the cutter to Guelph to day, they returned early. we saw James & Maggie Blakely, they tell �us that Mrs Doherty is dead and is to be buried tomorrow. Thomas Croft, of Manitoba, was with them. I have finished the repairing of the double harness to day. John Webb, also Henry Duffield, paid us quite a visit this afternoon. Harry was inveighing against the utility of party politics, and condemned it in unmeasured terms. I was trying to say something in its favour, but got gobbled up for my pains. Sunday 20 Rather an unpleasant day, rain falling and ice forming the wind was very high last night. Ewart & Maggie twice to Everton to day. Bella & John, children & Mrs Mc Kenzie paid us a visit this forenoon. they left for home after tea. FEBRUARY MONDAY 21 1898 Quite a fall of snow last night, and it has snowed less or more all day, the wind has been from the east and drifting up the snow considerably. I fear the roads will be blocked some. I have been repairing my old felt boots, they leak badly and we want to be working in the bush soon to get out our year's wood. we think King is taking the distemper the same as the colt. I hope we will have a team left to do what work we have to do. I put the sow out from the 3 little pigs yesterday. I am afraid they will starve, they dont take to the milk drinking and I put the sow back to them this evening. we all drove down to Webbs this evening and spent a pleasant time Alice & John Campbell drove to Everton singing school. Ewart was afraid to venture on account of the roads. {Margin} Snow fall roads filled up. - "King" taking the distemper - visiting at Jno Webbs - repairing Boots TUESDAY 22 Snowing again to day more or less nearly all the time. I finished repairing my felt boots to day, and also filed the saw all before dinner, after noon I drove the horses on the horse power at Johnys, cutting straw. Ewart also helped, we had to put on "Fred" with "Doc", as King has a cough and seems unwell with the distemper. the roads are badly blocked up on the town line. at least they are very heavy for travelling on, John Mc Kenzie drove in to Guelph with a load of oats about over 50 Bushels, he got 33½¢ per bushel. he drove round by the other line, he says he could not have taken his load down the town line. I have had quite a job getting the three sucking pigs to drink milk they have started this evening however and hope to see them drink all right soon. John �left his check, on Geo. Williams for me to try & remit through it tomorrow. {Margin} cutting straw at Johny's - John Mc Kenzie at Guelph with a load of oats got 33½ per Bushel WEDNESDAY 23 Moderately cold and inclined to be snowing a little pretty steadily the most of the time. quite a while over extra chores. I drove down to Everton this P.M. and made a remittance of twenty dollars & 75¢ to Colin Mc Kinnon. Holstein, Marshall would not accept of Geo. William's check of Guelph, so I gave him thirteen dollars, and will pay the balance to George as soon as we get the check cashed 12¢ is the charge for over 20 and up to 30 dollars. FEBRUARY THURSDAY 24 1898 A fine day, although snowing away now and again. there has lately been quite a quantity of snow falling and the roads in consequence have been heavy. John Mc Kenzie and Bella and children drove down in the cutter before dinner to day. John helped me down at the bush to cut down some timber and Ewart drew it home, (3 times) the breaking of the road was a heavy job and we put little timber on. John drove away in a hurry after tea to attend a party at Beatties. Ewart also went there. I drove down to Everton after getting through with the chores to hear the political spouting. Maggie and her mother were there also, we all three rode home in the cutter. Maggie helped Mary to day, preparing supper for the speakers. John Webb's team and our sleigh was to Guelph with Webbs hogs to day. John Campbell brought me 3 bags corn. 40¢ per B = $2.70. John Campbell got the check against Geo. Williams cashed to day. {Margin} Paid Mr Marshall this evening, before attending the meeting seven dollars & 87¢ the balance of remittance to Colin Mc Kinnon Holstein. FRIDAY 25 Rather a cold raw day, the snow has been falling as usual. Ewart brought a load of ice from Everton this afternoon 14 blocks & the roads were heavy. we had to cut out the saw dust, which had become hard and frozen in order to receive the ice. Johny and I together attended the funeral of Peter Mc Gregor, there was quite a large number of people gathered at the house it was very comfortless however, as there was no fire to be reached by a large proportion of the people we did not go to the grave yard, most of �those who went walked there. I had the chores to attend to after coming home so had to put off as little time as possible. {Margin} Funeral of Peter Mc Gregor - drawing ice SATURDAY 26 A fine day, just about enough of frost to keep the snow and little more. Ewart has drawn 3 loads of ice to day, like yesterday 14 blocks and 2 of 16 each. he had Johnys Jeenie mare for the 2 loads after dinner as he saved Fred for Rockwood skating rink at night. he attended a concert instead however. I packed all the ice myself, filling up the inter slices with snow, of course I had the most of the other chores to do, although Ewart helped me in the morning and some after returning with the last load. John Mc Kenzie has been at Guelph to day with a load of oats, he thinks he may yet get the Cutting farm, his offer is being, he thinks, favourably looked upon. {Margin} Ewart drawing ice. we have now 4 loads 60 block in all Sunday 27 Fine day. Ewart & Maggie went to Everton this forenoon. Maggie stayed till evening when Ewart brought her home again Mr and Mrs Robert Morton & Boys paid us a visit this afternoon FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 1898 {Maths calculations} A very fine clear sunshiny day, and not very frosty. the weather is about all that could be desired for these election times. Ewart drew up the last load of ice this forenoon, 16 blocks, and paid for 76 blocks, $1.14. Johny Smith came along before dinner to work half a month at the rate of $6.50 a month. he helped me to pack the ice and we covered it with saw dust. Johny spent some time to find out how the work had to be done, he seems to be a very smart and willing boy to work. {Margin} Ewart finished drawing ice - paid Symonds $1.14 for ice - John Smith engaged to work for ½ a month March TUESDAY 1 Beautiful day, clear sunshine and cold very moderate, just a splendid day for Winter and not possible to be better for such business as the polling for the election of legislators. we got our skid ways laid in the yard for holding the fire wood logs this forenoon, after dinner awhile Ewart drove up to Oustic with Fred and cutter. we were there just about ½ �an hour before the poll closed, and I noted the numbers down as the returning officer read them out. 77 majority for Mutrie. 65 Hortop. 3 Anderson - I drove home again with Johnys mare, and Ewart & Johny drove on to Guelph with Fred. I drove afterwards down to Everton to hear the returns. Mutrie 428 majority, the Governm't is not well sustained being too nearly balanced. John Mc Kenzie & I walked over the Cutting place this forenoon to see it. Willie was with us last night and drove home this morning. {Margin} Ewart took our own white sow over to Kerr's - Excitement to day all over the Country - the elections prove the old Gov't has not been well sustained. Johny & Ewart to Guelph this Ev'g MARCH WEDNESDAY 2 A very fine day. Sunshiny and pleasant. the snow has melted considerably in the middle of the day from the heat of the sun. Ewart was late before getting home from Guelph. they had their suppers at Willies at one oclock last night. Ewart hauled home 5 loads of beach logs for firewood with Fred and "Doc". Johny Smith and I cut them and helped load on to the sleighs, we cannot haul a very big load at a time as there are some soft places where the sleighs cut through rather badly. I would like to stick at the drawing till we have enough as the snow may soon be taken away. {Margin} Johny Smith and I cutting and Ewart hauling as we cut and help load - ground soft and scarce of snow. MARCH THURSDAY 3 1898 A beautiful day. Johny & Ewart cut all the logs that were on one of the skid ways before 11 oclock this forenoon. I could not find our old windlass, so I had to bore holes in another one, we got every thing ready for killing and hanging up the cow and Henry Duffield came along after dinner and butchered her. started about 12 oclock and had it all done up about 5 - she is nice looking beef and I hope it will be good and tender so that people who buy it will have satisfaction with it. John Mc Kenzie was at Guelph to day, and has bargained for the Cutting place - he paid $100.00 down and got a duplicate of the agreement. {Margin} Johny Smith and Ewart sawing the logs on the skid way - butchered the old white cow this afternoon. Henry Duffield the butcher - John Mc Kenzie purchased the Cutting farm to day in Guelph FRIDAY 4 �Another beautiful day, the sun came out pretty hot to day and has taken away quite a bit of snow - Henry Duffield came down this morning and cut down the beef carcase, it weighed in all 530 lbs, we keep one of the hind quarters 150 lbs. I sold 105 lbs of the other hind quarter to Wm. Maikens @ 6¢ - $6.25 - a piece to Hoskins 75¢, a piece to Mc Callum $1.65. one to Abbotts $1.05. John Mc Kenzie got one of the fronts 110 lbs for $5.00. John Webb 43 at 5¢ $2.15. Ewart & Johny sawed this forenoon, and drew up 2 loads of logs afternoon - I bagged up 11 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Bella is staying all night with us intending to go to Guelph with us tomorrow. little Maggie is also staying and will keep her Auntie Maggie company tomorrow {Margin} Henry Duffield helped us to cut up the beef. I took it out and sold it - Ewart and Johny Smith sawing and hauling home logs. I bagged up 11 bags of Potatoes for Guelph tomorrow SATURDAY 5 A very fine day, bright sunshine, the frost was kean last night and it was about eleven oclock before the sun had effect on the roads. we were astir early this morning and got loaded up and off for Guelph between 7 & 8. the roads were fairly good for the sleigh the most of the way, it was a little tough in odd places. I sold the potatoes (11 bags) at 65¢ per bag. 68 lbs dried apples to Millman @ 4½ per lb. Bella had also nearly as much. 35 lbs butter @ 16½ . Bella sold hers to Millman at 16¢. sold the Beef hide at 7¢ 60 lbs. we drove to Willies for dinner - the Boys sawed up all the logs that were hauled, and John Mc Kenzie drove down for Bella after having been at the mill with chop - the Wisharts were there to day to visit, but, no doubt, were dissapointed Sunday 6 A most beautiful day, warm sunshine which is melting the snow very fast. Ewart drove his mother down to see Mrs Peavoy. she is now very low. Margaret took some of the best whiskey down for her and it was lucky as the Dr. was there and prescribed it for her. Ewart, Johny & Maggie drove down again to Everton meeting this - Mother & I visited at Webbs this evening MARCH MONDAY 7 1898 Some frost last night which hardened up the surface of the ground this morning, but the sun coming out bright soon melted the snow and made everything very slushy. the boys and I went to the bush this morning and brought up one load of logs before dinner. I �went with them after dinner and we brought home two more loads. William Barber & John Weatherston drove down where we were working and went through to the other line, they charged me seven dollars & fifty cents for my threshing, which, I think is a very moderate charge, and I sent it down with Ewart this evening to Everton, when they went to singing school, he paid it to John Weatherston. {Margin} Ewart and John Smith helping me to cut & draw timber for firewood - Settled with Wm. Barber and John Weatherston for threshing TUESDAY 8 A little frost again last night which dried up the ground and surroundings in the morning. the day opened out warm however, and soon the snow melted and had everything in a plash again. the Boys and I took the team to the bush this morning and were loading up when John Mc Kenzie came along too with his team. John Smith and I stayed in the bush and cut up the timber while Ewart and John Mc Kenzie drew the logs up home. they took 2 loads each in the forenoon and the same afternoon. Mrs John Harris Peavoy died about 8 oclock this morning. they drove up for Margaret to do down and dress and lay her out. after getting the coffin they came up for her again in the evening to put the corpse in the coffin. {Margin} drawing from the bush with 2 teams to day - John Mc Kenzie helping us. - Death of Mrs J. H. Peavoy this morning - Margaret helping them. WEDNESDAY 9 Another very warm day. the snow has gone off at a rapid rate to day. John Mc Kenzie brought down their old cooking stove to set up in the old Cutting house. I went with him and we set it up, also the pipes before we took lunch. John also drove, before unhitching, to see Jacky Miller about the stables &c. we took our lunch in Mrs Cutting's house, and then went to the swamp and cut quite a nice lot of poles for firewood - if the swamp does not break up soon John will get a lot of stuff for firewood. the Boys have been cutting up the logs at home to day and doing the chores. Mrs Gale and her Sister Mary Ann paid our folks a visit this afternoon, her son that was lately hurt, but who is getting better, drove them here. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie and I working at the Cutting farm to day - Mrs Gale and her sister visiting to day. - Ewart and Johny cutting logs. MARCH THURSDAY 10 1898 �Soft again to day. John Mc Kenzie and George Cutting came along with the team and took our bobsleigh to the Cutting swamp this morning. I let Johny Smith go along with them and they got along well, with what John and I cut yesterday they got out 8 loads and John drew it all to the house taking one load to old Mrs Cutting. Margaret and I went to the funeral of Mrs J. H. Peavoy which was set for 2 oclock P.M. but, perhaps was nearly an hour late in lifting. there were 36 rigs in all, our old democrat carried the corpse to Everton Cemetery. Ewart had all the chores to look after at night, as we were a little late in getting home from the funeral. I got an empty syrup barrel from Mc Callum for 25¢ for putting our beef in pickle and tied it on behind the buggie. {Margin} Funeral of Mrs John Harris Peavoy - John Mc Kenzie at Cutting farm hauling firewood out of the swamp - syrup barrell. FRIDAY 11 Continues soft and looking much like rain, it did rain a little this afternoon but did not last long enough to make it very unpleasant. it is very soft underfoot however, which makes it abundantly dissagreeable - this is the day of Thomas Tolton's Auction Sale of Stock and implements and as the hour set for commencing was 12 oclock, we had our dinner shortly after 11 and then set out with the Span and Sleigh, the sleighing was about gone so we had a tough ride over. John Webb rode with us. Hull from Erin was Auctioneer and started to sell about one oclock. he sold lively and things in general brought fair prices. I regretted letting the binder go for $26.00. Cows from 40 to 50 dollars, young cattle also good prices. I got a couple of hoes and stable scrapes & potatoe fork 45¢. Thos. told me the book keeper estimated the amount to be between 15 & 1800 dollars. John Mc Kenzie bought a plow for $3.00. John Mc Kenzie sent George Cutting to help us at the wood to day. Johny Smith and he sawed some but split most of the time. {Margin} Thos. Tolton's Auction Sale of stock an Implements - went off very well. - Mother attending at a birth this evening at William Tindalls a daughter, all doing well. - the snow is nearly all gone and we had a hard pull for the big horses with the sleigh over to the sale. SATURDAY 12 Another soft day, and rained considerably this forenoon. Johny drove the democrat to Guelph taking 3 bags potatoes & 3 bags dried apples. he had to go down to Willie Peavoys for the democrat which was rather a hardship, people borrowing an article �should be prompt in returning them. Ewart and Johny cut logs this afternoon, we were working in the barn during the rain. I drove "Doc" in the buggie to Everton this afternoon and brought the mail. I got the king bolt in the buggie repaired and settled up with Willie Abbott. he billed me with $1.35 for work - I reminded him that he was still owing for taxes on Mrs Peavoys house that he told me to pay for him. he disputed it however, and I compromised with charging him 50¢ instead of $1.16. so I paid him 85¢ as a settlement. Johny got 60¢ a bag for his potatoes to day. he says the roads were bad. {Margin} Rain to day - Johny to Guelph with the democrat. he had potatoes and other things. - cutting logs - settlement with Willie Abbott. - buggie fixed. Sunday 13 Heavy fall of rain last night. and everything is in a plash to day. the wind blew strongly from the south east this morning and veered round to the west, it then became much colder. the temperature falling 20 degrees from 52 to 32 - the young folks did not go to Everton this forenoon, but they hitched up Doc and drove down in the evening. Fred is bad with the distemper MARCH MONDAY 14 1898 Froze up last night, although not very hard, still it had the effect of drying up the ground very nicely. Johny Smith and I cut up quite a nice lot of timber this afternoon, we will likely finish up the cutting in the yard tomorrow forenoon. Ewart split up some while we were sawing. John Webb paid us a nice visit to day and had his dinner with us, he is a freindly neighbour. John Mc Kenzie and George Cutting drove down to the old Cutting farm this afternoon they would have been there longer, only that their stables at home are flooded and they have had quite a job making things passable. the three young folks are all away to the Everton Singing School this evening. {Margin} cutting firewood in the yard - John Webb visiting. - the 3 young folks at singing school this evening. TUESDAY 15 Frosty night but gets quite soft through the day. we were working at the wood in the yard. in the middle of the afternoon we took the axe and saw and went back to the elm tree near the watering place and cut it down and cut it up into saw logs, getting done in time to do up our night chores. being very close to other two trees (black ash) we had �some difficulty in getting it sawed down, we chopped a little with the axe so as to give room for the saw to work. WEDNESDAY 16 A most beautiful day, bright sunshine and warm. the snow is now going off with a rush and every step one takes is in water and slush. it has all the appearance of the soon coming of spring. Ewart and I helped Johny to cut straw this forenoon. Robert Mc Williams also helped him. Johny Smith was splitting wood this forenoon - Ewart helped to cut wood afternoon. I hitched "Doc" to the buggie afternoon and drove to Rockwood to get some lime for John Mc Kenzie - there was none however until Friday next. I called at Crofts on my return and attended their Auction Sale, there was a very great crowd there. I bought a pair of shearling ewes, expected to lamb soon, for $10.50 each and gave my note for $21.00 payable in a years time. MARCH THURSDAY 17 1898 Another very fine day, a little frost at night but soon melts off when the sun rises. Johny Smith and I have been sawing this forenoon - Ewart drove down this morning for the Robertson girls. Grace was at Everton, but Sarah and Kitty came up and spent the day. we broke the road down our snowdrifted lane and brought up the 3 elm logs we cut for saw logs. I began to fear the trouble of getting them to the mill would more than cover the profit of taking them there. Ewart drove Sarah and Kitty home again at night and brought the mail from Everton. I made a rack to be put on the democrat for bringing home the sheep tomorrow. FRIDAY 18 Quite a warm and pleasant day, it has had all the look of spring weather, the snow is nearly all gone and water and slush cheifly abound. I started for Rockwood about nine oclock this morning, Henry Duffield rode down with me, he wished to see about the sale of turnips, but we both thought it better to let the matter rest a little yet as the road in places is very bad. I bought 2 bushels of lime for John Mc Kenzie and brought up ten cents worth for Hoskins, the blacksmith. we called at Crofts for the 2 ewes I purchased at the sale, we soon had them loaded and brought them safely home, arriving at a quarter past 2. we then had dinner. Ewart & Johny Smith have been splitting at the wood this forenoon, and cut up the skidway &c. this afternoon. we prepared a grist of �chop for tomorrow. I promised to go with John Mc Kenzie tomorrow, and Ewart will have to go to the mill as well as do the chores. SATURDAY 19 Weather much the same as has prevailed for some time, a little foggy & damp this morning but it cleared up to be fine. John Mc Kenzie and George Cutting, Junr. were driving down to the Cutting place, and I went along with them to help fix up the old house. I did considerable plastering and made a new recess up stairs for the stove pipe to enter the chimney, we had a very busy day, John fixed the chimney outside and patched the shingling. I think the old house can be made tolerably comfortable by having some work and a little expense put upon it. Ewart took 13 bags of chop to the mill to day. 5 bags oats for the horses, and 8 bags mixed grain for the cattle & hogs. Johny Smith has worked with our Johny to day Sunday 20th Weather continues soft and warm, we have mud and slush now in earnest. Maggie & Ewart went to meeting this forenoon and Maggie remained with Mary over night. She is laid up with inflammatory Rheumatism. Margaret & I visited at Webbs this evening. Mrs Webb is poorly MARCH MONDAY 21 1898 Very foggy this morning and looked as if we might have a rainy day, it kept up very well however. John Mc Kenzie & Bella drove down in the buggy to work at the old house again. I went with them so as to finish the job I had on hand on Saturday - we had a very busy day, it is so late before getting there and we cannot stay any longer than about ½ half past five, which makes it but a short day and the roads are also very bad which does not mend matters - our little sow had 5 pigs this morning when we went out to the stable, there are few enough and I hope she will lose none of them. George Cutting did not come to hand to day. Maggie returned home to night with Ewart from the singing school. Ewart rode to Everton this morning to mail a card to Mr Simpson to see when to ship our sow. George Marshall was to Guelph and he brought back word that he wants her on Thursday {Margin} down with John Mc Kenzie and Bella fixing up the old house - little white sow (the Guelph purchase) has 5 pigs this morning �TUESDAY 22 Misty and damp this morning and there has been no sunshine all day, a little rain fell in the forenoon. Bella had her mother to day helping her to clean and whitewash the old house, Johny & George Cutting were also there. Ewart & I have been splitting wood this afternoon. I am putting down the straw somewhat liberally now it has all the appearance of being an early spring and we will have to get some more tramped in for manure. Ewart & I brought home some snow in 2 barrels and covered them with saw dust, they think it too early to break on our store of ice. Mrs Webb is very poorly these times, her case is causing all of us uneasiness, the doctor is treating her, and is concerned about her. WEDNESDAY 23 Quite a change in the temperature. the frost hardened up the ground like iron this morning. John Mc Kenzie was down in good time this morning, (sharp seven) he had a grist for the Everton mill of chopped stuff and had the fat pig along. he helped load up our old sow, and her together and I started off to Guelph with them about 8 oclock reaching Guelph 15 minutes before 12. our sow weighed 380 lbs. 3.25 and Johnys weighed 190 lbs. 4.70 - ours was $12.35 and John's $8.93. I bought 5 bags corn, 40¢ per bushel, and 50 lbs oil cake $1.35 per 100 in all $5.35. I had my dinner at David Toltons. David has met a severe accident by being peirced with a harrow pin. he fell on it on his seat and made a wound 4 inches deep. he is now going round but perhaps he may be too soon in moving round. Ewart has had the chores to do himself and also had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon. MARCH THURSDAY 24 1898 Much finer than yesterday, warm and spring like. The remarks of yesterday, applies to this day as being a day or two behind in recording occurrances - I forgot the day. this is the day I took the pigs to Guelph and all else applies. Maggie and her mother helped Bella to day to clean and otherwise fix up her house. I called at Everton on my way home and brought home the mail matter. Mrs Webb continues to be very poorly, she does not get well this time so quickly as she has been in the habit of doing. FRIDAY 25 �Another very fine day. Ewart has been splitting at the stove wood, and I have also helped some. we cut up the stringers of the skid way for the logs and clearing off all the straggling stuff around the pile. our pile of stove wood begins to look more like a pile to begin the winter with, but we will have to hunt up stuff to burn on summer. the doctor has been up to see Mrs Webb, he considers her case sufficiently serious as to cause uneasiness, if not alarm. the doctor was looking at our Maude colt with a view of purchase. he would have liked her better broke. I sharped and set our crosscut saw for Ewart's use tomorrow at Robt. Mc Williams bee. John Mc Kenzie took down a load of hay to day, and he & George went to a sawing bee at Bapties in the afternoon. SATURDAY 26 A fine day. Maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day with "Doc" & the Buggie. they had 38 lbs of butter, 4 lbs @ 19¢ the rest at 18¢ = $6.90. the roads, although bad in places, were not so bad generally. Ewart attended Robert Mc Williams sawing bee, they got along very well. I was all alone at home and had considerable fixing around in addition to the usual chores. Johny was at Guelph to day with potatoes, he got 60¢ per bag from Millman. I paid Johny Smith four dollars which paid him in full. Sunday 27 A rainy day, dismal and unpleasant, every thing is a plash. I drove twice up to Mc Kenzies to day. Bella came down with me the first time and she forgot the key for their house below and I went back for it. they did not go to Everton to day. Margaret is at Webbs all day and staying on all night. Mrs Webb is in a critical state. I was down till 11.30 P.M. MARCH MONDAY 28 1898 Continued to rain less or more up to noon to day. the land is full of water and the roads are very muddy. they are not as deep however as usual at this time of the year. the frost and snow left earlier than usual which is the cause. Johny intended to saw with the circular to day and John Mutrie brought over the saw early this morning, they did not saw however on account of the wet. Johny put in a new cross piece in the horse power to day and I helped him awhile. Maggie and Bella drove down to the old Cutting house and worked at papering all day. John Mc Kenzie lost his sheep for a few days past and found them at Leanord Mc Doyals to day. �TUESDAY 29 Frosty last night and the ground was pretty well hardened up this morning. Johny made ready to saw this forenoon, and got his job done afternoon, they finished the sawing early and put in the time until night at splitting it up. Ewart was there with the team, and helped to split after the sawing. Maggie and Bella finished the papering to day. they had Fred and our buggie both days. I should have gone to Rockwood this afternoon to meet a gentleman in the interest of fruit culture, tree spraying &c. but could not have the rig conveniently. I had all the chores on hand myself on account of Ewart being away. Mary is again poorly. Maggie and I drove down there, but Nelly Robertson was there and we came back. Margaret is staying all night with Mrs Webb. She is very poorly yet, but is better than she has been. {Margin} the second Ewe I bought at Crofts had 2 lambs to night. - Maggie and Bella finished papering - Mary again poorly. - Margaret staying with Mrs Webb at night - sent 6 dollars for J Mc Kenzie to A Mc Gregor - sent away a letter to Meaford WEDNESDAY 30 Hard frost last night, and the ground is very hard this morning, and kept hard in the shade all day. the morning came out fine and bright, but afterwards it became overcast and the air was cold throughout. Ewart went to Everton Mill this forenoon he had 14 bags to chop, 10 mixed and 4 of corn. we got one bag returned from Johny weighing 142 lbs. the 2 he borrowed weighed 264 lbs. which leaves 120 lbs to get back yet. Ewart & Johny went to Riddocks Sale afternoon. I did not go. I split up some wood as well as do the chores. have not been very well for some days. paid for chopping & one bag shorts $1.20. MARCH THURSDAY 31 1898 Hard frost again last night, and this morning the ground was quite hard, the sun however as the day advanced, softened up the hard lumps. John Mc Kenzie moved his household effects, as well as some other of his personal property to day. 2 loads of hay by Geo. Rossell & John Mc Kenzie, large load of house effects by Wm. Sutton, organ & sewing machine &c. in democrat by John Sunter. mixed loads, Barrells grain &c. by John Green and Colin Mc Millan for Wm. Usherwood. our team had a load of oats and box of hens driven by Ewart. I got home a little late for dinner, the rest went on down to the Cutting farm where Bella was ahead preparing dinner, 2 of the company went back �for the cattle. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie moved from the Mc Kinnon place to the Cutting farm April FRIDAY 1 Hard frost again last night and as usual the ground is like iron. it remained colder to day and of course the hardness continued longer. Ewart and I drove up with the team and waggon for the pigs (2 sows & 2 younger pigs) Ewart brought them here and waited dinner. John took a load of oats and R. J. Kerr also took a load of oats for him. they drove on down and I drove down the pigs after dinner. Ewart driving down the sheep which I brought down this far. we returned home as soon as we got unloaded and also helped to build a fence round the front of barn & stable, forming a yard convenient to the pump. John has quite a job ahead of him to get things righted. {Margin} again helping John Mc Kenzie to move his stuff down to his new home. APRIL SATURDAY 2 A cold blustery day, some snow showers flying and the wind high, the ground is hard from the frost of last night. Johny and I with Ewart brought over the horse power and cutting Box, and set it before dinner. John Mc Kenzie came with his team and got a load of turnips. he helped us cut straw this afternoon. we quit a little early so as to let John get home with the turnips and do his chores. Johny wanted to sharp the circular saw, he has to saw at John Mutries on Monday. we got along fairly well cutting. Willie was out from Guelph this evening he takes his horse from Johny's Sunday 3 Quite wintry, a little snow falls from passing showers. Ewart & Maggie attended meeting at Everton this forenoon. I drove "Doc" & buggie to Mc Kenzies, taking Mother and leaving her there while John Mc Kenzie and I attended the funeral of Mrs Alex. Carr. She has been an invalid for a long time and has been rather an eccentric person, being a heavy handful to her husband. I hear James Currie has gone wrong in his mind and has had to be cared for by the authorities, he has been considered dangerous to be at large. APRIL MONDAY 4 1898 �Quite a windy day, frosty and cold, and the ground hard frozen. Ewart and I have started again to split the stove wood in the yard, we would like to finish it up during this cold spell because there is so much very tough splitting especially one elm tree that stood near the watering place. Johny took over the circular saw this morning to John Mutries and they cut up all his stuff by noon. Johny was home early and is preparing a load of oats for Guelph tomorrow. Ewart rode down to Everton this evening and he mailed a card I sent to Alexander Mc Gregor to inform him I would be at Rockwood to meet him on Friday. TUESDAY 5 Another nights hard frost and the ground as hard as ever. I fear this will go hard with the fall wheat, as it does not thaw much through the day however it may not do so much harm. Ewart & I have been splitting at the stove wood. the elm is extremely "eaty" although straight in the grain, it is hard work on my arms that are weak through rheumatism. John Webb was up to day awhile. Mrs Webb is improving but the doctor orders that she be kept quiet and none but those attending to be allowed in with her. Thomas Tolton also paid us a visit to day, he had dinner with us, he is going to Guelph on business and intends stopping with freinds on the way. WEDNESDAY 6 Frost continues very hard at night, and although the sun seems to melt the flurries of snow that have fallen still I notice the thermometer records 2 below freezing point. the roads and the land are drying up finely and, I should think that if warm weather was to set in the field operations would go on rapidly. Ewart drew up 3 jags of stove wood from near the watering place, and I finished the splitting of the stove wood at the home yard this forenoon and started to fix the house door that was lately broken. Bella came up with John as he was going up to Goves saw mill for a load of lumber, he got a cheap load, about 600 feet of 2nd class hemlock inch for $2.50. Ewart drove down to see Mary, who has been, and is yet quite sick and took Maggie and his Mother along. Joe Martinoni is reported sick nigh to death. the doctors, I believe, have performed an operation upon him APRIL THURSDAY 7 1898 �Frost at night but the cold seems to be giving way. I have been doing up the chores. Ewart went down to John Mc Kenzies this forenoon and helped him to clean up his barn and put away the chaff that blocks up all his doors &c. Alex. Mc Phail had an Auction Sale to day and John Mc Kenzie attended it in the afternoon. a terrible trajedy took place, in old Mr Mc Phail laying violent hands on himself, he first tried to hang himself by letting the trap door in the barn door on his neck and was preparing to hang by it when his Son Alex. caught him, failing on that, he then cut his throat and though he did not finish himself it is thought he cannot live, poor Man, he got terribly despondent on account of the place being offered for sale. FRIDAY 8 A very fine day. the land is drying up very fast and it has all appearance of the opening of spring. I got ready to start for Rockwood without having had much of a hand with anything else. I was late enough too in getting off as the train time is 9.59. I was there in time however, only having an hour & ¼ although there were only Mr & Mrs Mc Gregor. I thought they would be crowded in the buggie so took the democrat and we had a nice drive home. Alex looks thinner and paler, but his eye has not got much worse looking than it was years ago. we hear Joe Martinoni has succumbed to his trouble, he has had a very hard time with great suffering. he is to be buried on Sunday at 2 P.M. at Everton Cemetery. Wm Mc Cullough came to night and ordered out our turnips. Joe Mc Intosh drove up to day with his horse & buggie. SATURDAY 9 A beautiful day. warm and balmy. spring is at hand now to all appearance. the land is drying up very fast. Joe Mc Intosh helped Ewart & I to load up and sort a load of turnips this forenoon, and Ewart took them down to Rockwood. there were 47 bushels, as they are spotted with rot he would just as soon not take any more so I stopped. Alex. Mc Gregor has been having a walk back on the place. they seem to be enjoying themselves pretty well. Sunday 10th Another beautiful day. warm and spring like. Maggie and Ewart Joe went to Everton this forenoon. I hitched up the horses to the democrat and we drove down to John Mc Kenzies and after getting dinner we drove over to Coingsly to the funeral. there was �quite a Workmans parade, and a very large turnout we left the procession at Ospringe and came home calling to see how Mrs Webb was doing, she seems to improve slowly. {Margin} Funeral of Joe Martinoni this afternoon. APRIL MONDAY 11 1898 The grand weather still continues, it is warm and dry and the ground will very soon be in fine condition to work. we would have been at work in the field to day had it not been that Mr & Mrs Mc Gregor are going away this evening and we have to drive them to Rockwood for the 6 oclock P.M. train. As Mary has been very poorly her mother rode down with us and I called for her in coming home. drove her to the corner below the Cemetery, and I might have gone all the way, as the train was 25 minutes behind time. Mr Mc Gregor and I walked down to see David Stewart until the train came. the Mc Williams, George Loree and others were drawing turnips to day. we hear John Mc Phail is sinking, poor man, he did the deed all too well. TUESDAY 12 Splendid weather. Ewart and I did our first field work to day, with the stone boat we drew all forenoon at the large stones and built them into the stone dyke. afternoon we drew off the smaller ones with the wagon, and have taken about the half of the terrible patch on the stony acre. we think we shall cultivate and sow what we have made ready to morrow, and take another turn at it to finish cleaning up the piece. the neighbours are sowing all around us. the land is in many places in excellent condition for the seed. WEDNESDAY 13 Continues fine weather. Ewart cultivated the south back field to day. he had it done about 3 oclock and afterwards sowed 4 bags oats on it. we had to rig up the seed drill for broad casting and clean up the oats which took up some time. I curried the cattle and sprinkled insect powder on them to day. we hear John Mc Phail is dead and is to be buried on Friday afternoon, so has ended the sad tragedy. Johny was at the mill this forenoon and brought the word. Margaret walked down to see Mrs Webb this afternoon. She seems to improve, although slowly. Maggie & Ewart drove down to Everton this evening. {Margin} first sowing done to day APRIL THURSDAY 14 1898 �As fine seeding weather as could be imagined the land is getting in fine condition and nothing but work is wanted to ensure a good prospect for an excellent spring seeding. Ewart finished the sowing of the back field and rolled all the fall wheat and and then the the oats in the back South field. I harrowed it all with "King" and the iron harrows, it is perhaps, too heavy a job alone for him, but we are anxious to get along and he seems good for it. we got word from the Mc Gregor's of their safe arrival home and found all right, only that freinds from London and elsewhere had been there in their absence causing mutual dissapointment FRIDAY 15 Continues fine seeding weather, if people dont get along this spring it is not for the want of good opportunity. Ewart plowed a piece of the sod this forenoon, and cultivated the front north field in the afternoon, the land is drying up very fast, and even the fields that have usualy been too wet for working two weeks after this, are getting quite fit to work. I attended the funeral of John Mc Phail this afternoon. it was given out for one oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. Bella & Mrs Mc Kenzie were there, they walked over. they rode in the procession with me. Mrs Mc Kenzie getting out at the Concession line in passing. Bella went with me to Everton. Mary is some better. SATURDAY 16 The grand warm & dry weather still continues, it will not be long before we are in need of rain, it would help the fall wheat much. Ewart and I have had a very busy day. Ewart cultivated the 3 acre patch in front below the house, and sowed it as well as the north front of 4½ acres, which we sowed in wheat. one bag of Harrison wheat I got from Henry Duffield, and the balance in our own Goose wheat, all the oats are Houdan. Sunday 17 Weather much the same as has been prevailing excepting that a change seems impending, this evening rain began to fall. we had a visit from Mrs Duffield, Henry coming along afterwards. John Webb also paid us a short visit this afternoon. Ewart & Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon, not at night. {Margin} visitors - Ewart & Maggie to Everton forenoon APRIL MONDAY 18 1898 �A fine day, cooler than some of the past but pleasant, grand weather for plowing. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he makes a very good job for one who not done much at it. I have let the 4 young cattle out of the stables & shed and have thrown a lot of the rotten turnips out of the turnip house by the window and they have been eating among them. there are a good many going to waste. I went to Everton this afternoon in the buggie and took 2 bags mixed grain for chop. brought back 3 bags. had 20¢ worth shorts on top of one of the bags. got buggie circle fixed 20¢ and skimmer point for plow, 15¢ = 35¢ paid. left 35 lbs Hungarian seed with Marshall to sell. got 12 lbs clover @ $4.00 80¢. 40 lbs timothy @ $2.00 = $1.67 = $2.47 (paid) also got plow lines & snaps 25¢ which Maggie & her mother paid for at night when down dealing. they had butter and had other dealings. {Margin} our women folks have started their house cleaning to day. - Horace Tovell paid for 38 lbs dried pork $3.42. this evening to our folks. TUESDAY 19 A very rainy day, so much so that we never hitched the plow or did any work in the field. a cold east wind has prevailed and it has been a thoroughly dissagreeable day throughout. we have kept all the stock indoors all day, excepting that the pigs broke out awhile. I had a while fixing them up again. Ewart & I had a job of finishing up of the clipping of "Doc". I held him - twitched and foot strapped up - while Ewart clipped. Ewart and Maggie are away this evening to an invited party at Mortons. we were cleaning up the peas among other of our chores. {Margin} a very wet & dissagreeable day. - Horse clipping - Mortons party this evening. WEDNESDAY 20 Another dissagreeable day. Maggie and Ewart did not get back from Mortons till one oclock last night, they say it was terribly dark, they had a pleasant time. Mrs Morton did all in her power to make the company comfortable and happy. Ewart plowed this forenoon at the sod but found it so unpleasant that he did not go out this afternoon, the snow showers melted on him while at work and was wetting. he went to John Mc Kenzies this afternoon to clip one of his horses, he clipt the old mare and he says she had a very thick and heavy coat of hair, she became so warm the other day while at work that she was just about played out. I am kept very busy doing up the chores these times especially when there is other work on hand beside. Geo. Duffield brought up the mail among them the "Twice a week Advocate" I notice the news is very warlike. �APRIL THURSDAY 21 1898 A fine day. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he says the land works fine, the rain has made it a little damp and more friable, he plowed, he says, about an acre and half. I cleaned up 2 bags more of peas. we have now 9 bags up which I think will be enough to sow our 7 acres of sod. I also bagged up 2 bags of mixed oats & peas for chop (over 2 of oats and one of peas) and took it to Everton in the buggie. was about exactly 2 hours away. went off at 4 and back at six. have been cleaning out the pigs and other chores besides the regular work. I see by the papers the United States have sent their ultimatum to Spain and given them till Saturday next to reply to it. they demand that Spain evacuate Cuba and Cuban Waters. Margaret is at Webbs this evening to stay all night with Mrs Webb. FRIDAY 22 A steady days rain, not very heavy but very constant and very dissagreeable to be exposed to. we have not been doing anything in the field and the seeding gets quite a set back by this weather. the newspapers are giving great prominence to the warlike rumours. the likely hood is that war will soon be declared. the United States are likely to have the sympathy of the Civilized world in their intervention in behalf of the oppressed and suffering Cubans, otherwise war, only under such circumstances is to be deprecated. Margaret was all night with Mrs Webb, who keeps very poorly yet. she is some better this day or two back. Bella and the children were with us quite awhile to day. I had a look at the fall wheat to day. it seems to be pretty much all living and gives promise of going on, although not of advanced growth. SATURDAY 23 Keeps dull and cloudy, but the rain has ceased. Ewart plowed this forenoon, it kept me busy doing up all the chores. only that I went down with Ewart in the afternoon and we drew off a lot of the big stones with the stone boat and built them in the fence. the land is drying up again. Ewart and I think we can clear the piece we intend to sow in a day and put the seed in. there was a terrible crop of stones on the ground. it is rather amusing to hear Johny making light of the job of clearing the stones off, when he durst not face it himself for fully thirty years. Sunday 24 �A fine day. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton meeting this morning. Maggie remained till late at night. Ewart returned for dinner, and did not go back to Everton, but went off with one of the Duffield Boys. the two elderly folks had to look after this place and do the most of the work. we took a walk in the evening to see Mrs Webb. She is some better. {Margin} "Jersey Cow" to Mc William's this evening - war news APRIL MONDAY 25 1898 A very fine day, the land is drying up again, there is not much growth yet, during the recent rains it was also rather cold. Ewart and I have had a very busy day clearing the "stony acre" of the crop of stones that were thrown up with the last plowing. I was thinking we must have taken off nearly if not quite a score of stone boat loads and about 8 wagon loads, there is yet another load of small ones for the wagon when we will be ready to sow it, which we purpose doing tomorrow. both Ewart & I are tired of these awful stones, we have now about 20 rods of stone dyke from them. Ewart has driven down to Everton to hear the war news. {Margin} drawing off stones from the stony acre and building a dyke with them - interested in the war news. TUESDAY 26 Another fine day, the weather is something remarkable. Ewart & I went back together to the "stony acre" and we took off the balance of the stones - a good load - and I sowed a bag of oats by hand on it. Ewart cultivated the ground after I sowed it. we then left it and Ewart plowed in the sod till dinner time. and afterwards put in the afternoon at the plowing. I drove down to Hugh Blacks this afternoon to see the spraying operation on his orchard trees. there was quite a crowd there and quite an interest taken in the work. all information was very courtiously given. I took down 2 bags of mixed peas & oats and had them chopped while down at Blacks. WEDNESDAY 27 Continues splendid weather. Ewart has had a steady days plowing at the sod and finished it up to the small head land the other side of the pig house. he thinks he plowed fully an acre and a half to day. Margaret & I attended the funeral of Mrs Neil Mc Phail this afternoon. it was given out for 2 oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. we went down to Everton after the funeral and I had to hasten home so as to do up the feeding and general work �APRIL THURSDAY 28 1898 Weather continues very fine. never saw better seeding time. Ewart plowed the head land this morning and then rolled all the fields, afterwards cultivating about four acres. we are having things in good shape for finishing up the seeding this week. Bella has been with us the most of the day. Ewart drove her home in the evening. Henry Duffield brought up the mail this afternoon, we are all much interested in the war news these times they are very exciting times. it is given out that the "Grand Old Man" - Mr Gladstone is no more, there will be a general mourning at his departure. FRIDAY 29 Had the appearance of an oncome this morning, but it cleared off early to a fine day again. Ewart finished the rolling cultivating of the sod this forenoon and sowed it with the seed drill afternoon. I harrowed with "King" ahead of the cultivator seeder, and did a small piece over after the seeder the second time. we have this evening all the seed grain in the ground and would have been done, but for the finishing of harrowing and rolling we are much earlier than usual and the team is fine and strong and in good condition & spirits. Dr Mc Cullough and our Mary paid us a visit this evening. I had no time to chat, as all the work had to be attended to and things went crooked some. and to mend matters the Forester cow chocked on a piece of mangel, causing us annoyance and uneasiness. the piece remained in her gullet all the time, but we kept her from bloating by the "gag". {Margin} Finished up the grain sowing to day, only a little harrowing to do after the drill. - Mary and Dr Mc Cullough visiting - cow chocked SATURDAY 30 Fine day. Ewart finished the harrowing of the peas this morning and then rolled the south patch of oats in front field. afterwards spent the balance of the day picking the stones off the pea land. I helped awhile. we got it about half done, we wish to have it clear enough to run the pea harvester over it, should we think to do so. Johny & Lizzie were at Guelph, got 70¢ per bag for potatoes, 80¢ however was paid. have had some extra choring to day. the women folks are getting pretty well through house cleaning. the piece of Mangold did not leave the cow's gullet till this morning. Johny went to mill after returning from Guelph. took 2 bags peas & oats for us. {Margin} finished harrowing the peas this morning - rolling and picking stones. - Johny to Guelph - also to mill when returning �Sunday May 1 A fine day although threatning a change. at night rain began to fall. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon their Mother rode with them to Webbs where she remained till the evening keeping Mrs Webb company. John came and spent the afternoon with me. we had a walk back on the fall wheat and he went round with me when doing up the stock. {Margin} Margaret - visiting Mrs Webb. John spent the time with me. - Ewart & Maggie to meeting MAY MONDAY 2 1898 Quite a fall of rain last night but cleared up this morning and we had a fine warm day afterwards. Ewart & I finished picking the stones off the pea ground this forenoon, we took the stones to the watering place. Ewart drew out 3 small loads of dung and spread it on the ground for early potatoes, just below the strawberries, and he plowed it in with the single horse (King). Maggie and her Mother helped me clean up the balance of the wheat (goose) 7 bushels & 10 lbs, and also bagged up 5 bags of peas & oats for chopping, and took them to the mill leaving here about ½ past 3. I sent a letter to C. Overland containing four dollars in paym't of John Mc Kenzie & self Assmts & dues for April, being so very busy last week I overlooked sending it then. I met the stage driver when I was going to Everton and gave him 5¢ to take it to Overland. I got home 215 lbs flour and the bran & shorts, and 25¢ rolled oat meal, and paid for all. 70¢ wheat grist, 25¢ chopping and the meal $1.20. Account of the first Naval battle at the Phillipines. {Margin} stoning - took out manure and plowed it in for early potatoes - flour grist and chopping at Everton - sent four dollars for our assm'ts & dues for last month there was an overplus paid last time of 50¢. TUESDAY 3 A fine growing day. there has not been much sunshine and, in consequence, it has not been very drying. Ewart & I took the team back to the stony acre and and harrowed the land (it was only cultivated in) and took off 2 loads of small stones, it looks well now. the back field of oats is nice and green now, and the fall wheat has very much improved since Sunday that I was down there. I sowed nearly a pailful of barley in a bare spot in the upper corner. Atwell gave us the first bid on our cattle to day that we have had at all. 40 dollars apiece and take them away next Monday. Henry Duffield sold his to day to Scott. 4 @ 4½ per lb and 2 @ 4¢. I got 6 bags of potatoes from J. Webb, bargained for �them some time ago at 50¢ per bag. {Margin} finished picking stones and harrowing stony acre - sowed a little barley on fall wheat miss. - bid for the fat cattle - got 6 bags potatoes from J. Webb WEDNESDAY 4 Cool at night with some frost, the days are fine however although not bright, and the land dries but slowly. we thought to get our rolling done on our pea land but it is too damp and soggy, when Ewart tried it the land stuck to the roller and made quite a coating of earth on it, we loaded up a smallish load of turnips this morning on our wagon and, along with the plow Ewart took it to John Mc Kenzie and plowed for him to day. Geo. Mc Williams also plowed for him to day. I drove to Everton this evening for the Mail and and gave Maggie and her Mother a ride to Webbs in passing. I called round by Mc Kenzies to see how they were getting along and told Ewart he had better stay tomorrow and help John. Andrew Baptie is there to night saying he is going to help him tomorrow. MAY THURSDAY 5 1898 Fine day, the land is drying up considerably to day. I have had extra chores on hand in cleaning out &c. and have also started to prepare the potatoes for market. I got about 5 bags for market, and about one picked out for seed and put in a bin in the granary. Ewart came home this evening and says they got along very well at Mc Kenzies. John has a hard job in preparing for the seed on account of so many stones being on the land, he has been hauling them off while the others have been plowing. I am much troubled these times with inward pain, expect it may result from indigestion, as it is, it causes me much uneasiness. I emptied the 6 bags of Webbs potatoes into a granary bin, (Empire State) FRIDAY 6 Cool nights, but fine weather through the day and warm sunshine. Ewart and I have had to hurry up to day to prepare our load of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Mother also helped us afternoon we bagged up 18 additional bags to day, making 23 bags in all, and about 4 bags of picked seed put in a granary bin. our potatoes in the turnip house have been growing very badly and the sprouting of them makes the work of bagging �longsome and tedious. those of them lying nearest the turnips were the worst having sprouts on them about 6 inches long - many of them at least. SATURDAY 7 A beautiful day. we were up by sharp 5 this morning and I got off for Guelph about 6. Maggie & her Mother came after me with Fred & the buggie, passing me on the road beyond Coughlins place. I sold to Mc Crea for 70¢ per bag. 23 bags = $16.10. the women folks sold their 38½ doz eggs mostly to Millman for 9¢ cash. 36 lbs butter to other parties @ 15¢ per lb - there was a very large crowd on the market, and had the effect of lowering the price some. potatoes have been bringing 80¢ through the week. I left for home before 4 oclock and was home before the women. Fredy Jestin rode home with me. saw Willie to day, he put some bolts in our buggie when in Guelph, the circle had rattled them loose and and had become quite dangerous. {Margin} Guelph Market with Buggie and lumber wagon - Potatoes 23 bags. Butter & Eggs. - Fred Jestin rode home with me. Sunday 8 Weather continues very fine. Sunshine and warm. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon where Mr Baker is again holding forth, he has lately returned from the States. John Mc Kenzie, Bella & the children have been with us this afternoon.{Margin} Mr Baker talks of leaving Everton for the States. - John Mc Kenzie and family. MAY MONDAY 9 1898 A fine growing day. the grain begins to show green in the fields now. Ewart rolled the balance of the pea land this forenoon and afterwards the orchard and a great part of the grass field behind the orchard. I have been very busy doing up the chores, and fixed the railway door by the shed at the barn. have had a job attending a sick lamb lately, but it died to day. it was one of the twins (a ewe lamb) from one of the ewes I bought at Crofts Sale. I paid George Duffield 15 dollars to day on the note he holds against me. ($15.00) I promised to pay him soon other 5 on the principal and the three dollars also as interest, that will leave just 30 dollars more to pay on the note. Johny borrowed a pail (½ Bushel) of peas 34 lbs to sow to day. �TUESDAY 10 A fine forenoon, but turned to rain afternoon, it is a good rain however as it keeps fairly warm and the growth will be pushed instead of kept back. Ewart and I picked off two loads of small stones from the front field (north) (in wheat) and were expecting to get it rolled after getting another load picked. the rain came on however and stopt us. we got a funeral notice of the death of Cousin Wm. Ewart, Meaford. he is to be buried this afternoon. George Hodgson a young man from Guelph was buried this afternoon at Everton also, the family used to live out here the father used to rent Peter Stewart's farm. he was a very worthy young man I believe, and an excellent scholar, he was a school teacher and well up in his proffesion. TUESDAY 10 A fine day after the rain the growth should now be fairly good, there has been so much cool weather however that vegetation is not very forward. Ewart & I fixed up both waggons for drawing out the manure. we think of getting some help to fork the manure. I am troubled with a pain in my stomach and we think I had better not attempt to work much at the manure handling as it might make me worse. likely we will get George Duffield to help us. they think it likely one of the Boys can come. MAY THURSDAY 12 1898 Fine weather, keeps dry and a little warmer, it has been cool at night lately and a little white frost. we dont think however that the frost has been so bad as to do any particular harm. in fact we have not noticed any thing at all cut. the growth has not been rapid so far, but it may be expected that a good root is forming which will ensure more rapid growth when the weather sets in warmer. FRIDAY 13 Weather very fine but not very warm. Ewart has been away all day helping to jack up Isaac Theaker's Barn. they had a hard day's work and finished the job all but placing the mud sill which is to be done tomorrow morning. I had all the chores to do and besides. I drilled up the land for the mangolds and sowed them. after that I took 2 bags of peas & oats to the mill to get chopped. it kept me very busy but I got it all done. I went to see the doctor about the pain that annoys me so much, he thinks it is indigestion and he �gave me a little powder in a box with directions to take (after eating) as much as would lie on a 5¢ piece and wash it down with a little milk or water SATURDAY 14 Continues fine weather. Ewart drove Lizzie into Guelph to day, with Johny's buggie and our Fred, and I have again been left alone. besides doing the chores, I finished picking the small stones off the north front field, and rolled it. Maggie drove the team while I sowed about a barrell of salt on the west portion of the field, about 8 rods wide next the orchard. Sunday 15 Fine day, warmer than usual. Ewart stayed at home to day, and in consequence I had it a little easier than ordinarily. George Loree rode up from Meeting with Maggie and remained till evening. Margaret & I walked up to Henry Duffields in the evening MAY MONDAY 16 1898 A fine day. we expected to start drawing out the dung to day, but Charlie Duffield went to help Isaac Theaker to day to prepare for the masons who are building the foundation of his barn, and George cannot come till he is at home, we expect him tomorrow however. Ewart & I worked at preparing preparing the potatoes for market until dinner time. afternoon Ewart cultivated, harrowed & rolled the corn ground and also rolled the oats on stony acre corner {Margin} harrowing and rolling the corn ground and stony acre. TUESDAY 17 Another fine day. George Duffield has been with us to day helping to draw out the manure George filled the loads and Ewart drew them out, 25 loads to day. I have had quite an extra time cleaning out all the places, pigs, calves & cattle and bedding them all up, took a lot of pea straw for the pigs porch. I took 2 bags chop again this evening on the buggie had to hurry up as all the chore work devolved on me. Bella has been here helping Maggie and her mother at the house cleaning. John drove for her this evening as little Maggie has taken sick, otherwise she was to have remained, if she gets better �to night she intends coming back in the morning. {Margin} George Duffield and Ewart drawing out the manure - House cleaning Bella helping - 2 bags chop with the buggy WEDNESDAY 18 Continues fine weather, a little warmer to day and looks to night as if a change is impending. George Duffield has again helped us to draw out manure, they have again to day, I beleive, taken out the same as yesterday (25 loads) Bella came back to day to help house clean Maggie has not recovered from her sickness, still her mother thought there was perhaps nothing serious. Mr & Mrs John Webb paid us a visit to day. Mrs Webb receives benefit from being out in the open air and visiting around, this is the third visit out since her long sickness, she was one day at her Brother Joseph's and another at Williams {Margin} George Duffield helping to take out the manure - Mr & Mrs John Webb visiting us. MAY THURSDAY 19 1898 A very heavy rain this morning early, and quite a heavy thunder storm. we hear of damage done by the lightning. the storm abated after breakfast time but the land is so wet that we did not think it right to draw the manure and cut up the lane. Geo. Duffield came along but we did not go to work. I went at the potatoe picking and sprouting, and Margaret helped me in the afternoon. I also built the fence between the pig house and sheep pen. Ewart drove to Guelph and had his mouth fixed at Stirton the dentist, he got 3 teeth extracted and is preparing a plate which is to cost ten dollars. {Margin} Thunder storm - Ewart drove to Guelph to get his teeth pulled. FRIDAY 20 The weather has taken up again and to day things are drying up. George Duffield came this morning and Ewart and him finished drawing out on the turnip land by dinner time (before) they then spread in the field until dinner time. Ewart hitched on the horses to the plow after dinner and George spread the manure, before nightfall I got Ewart to drive down for Morton's wagon and George and I filled up 16 bags of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow, and loaded them in the barn. I have had all the chores on my hands to day besides making ready for Guelph. {Margin} drawing out the manure on turnip land - bagging 16 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow �SATURDAY 21 A fine day. I started for Guelph this morning about ½ past six and arrived in Guelph about nine oclock. had 16 bags potatoes of our own and 5 bags for Johny. we found potatoes down in price from 65 to 80. last Wednesday they were 90. I sold to Carter for 70¢ and took them mostly up in corn @ 47¢ per Bushel. I got seed corn. some of the Longfellow variety, which, they say, is valuable for cobbing in the fall and makes good hog feed. 5 lbs of that and ½ bushel of white for silo. we think will plant our patch (about ¾ of an acre) Ewart has plowed at the potatoe land and had Johny's Nettie to mate with Fred. I joined with Henry Duffield for 9 lbs turnip seed at Hewer's for $1.00 - 4½ lbs each for 50¢ best mixed varieties {Margin} Load of Potatoes at Guelph - bought feed & seed corn & turnip seed Sunday 22 A beautiful day, splendid growing weather. Ewart & Maggie at Everton this forenoon. Margaret & I drove down to Mc Kenzies with "Doc", had dinner & tea with them. we had a walk over their place to day the crops seem to be doing fairly well. Johny Weatherstons driving house was struck by lightning and burned about noon to day. {Margin} Johny Weatherstons drive house burned. 20 tons hay & a horse and other things consumed MAY MONDAY 23 1898 A fine balmy day, growth at the present time must be very rapid. I drove to Everton this morning with Fred & buggie and got 2 bags chopped at the mill. also mailed a letter for Johny containing $8.50 to the "London Fire In'ce Co", London. after returning Ewart & I drove the 3 young cattle down to John Mc Kenzie's pasture we had considerable trouble to get them there, they turned 2 or 3 times on us and made for home. we washed the sheep, along with John Mc Kenzies & Joe Handleys, and were bothered with Geo. Rozzel & Rufus Robertson (with theirs) coming in on us while at work and delayed us. Ewart plowed this afternoon, he has the potatoe land nearly all plowed. {Margin} young dark roan cow to Mc Williams Bull this A.M. - young red heifer calved. She is now a cow TUESDAY 24 A very fine growing day, warm and close. Ewart is away to day enjoying himself on the 24th. he drove to Guelph. I have had all the chores on hand, I also fixed up the fence �protecting the fall wheat, there were some deficient parts of it. I let the cows into that part of the pasture to day. they seem to have a longing for home as they did not care to go away for very long, and am just as well pleased, as the fence in places has become weak in parts through the winter and I havent time yet to see after it. {Margin} divided up our seed with Henry Duffield that we bought at Guelph last Sat. and I paid him for my share amounting to 95¢ also paid him for the 2 bushels seed wheat $1.75 WEDNESDAY 25 Another warm day, the crops are improving very fast in appearance now. my forenoon was taken up with the ordinary chores and I walked over to Kerr's with the little sow. afternoon I spread manure ahead of the plow. Bella is up to day, she is getting help to fix her dress. John Mc Kenzie drove up to Johny Lorees place to get some of Mc Kinnons lumber for his kitchen floor. Ewart has been plowing at the turnip land, he has had Johny's Nettie mare, as Johny had Doc to day to Guelph he took in a load of potatoes. Robert Jestin lost one of his horses (Dave). Ewart drove Bella home at night. Johny got 75¢ for his potatoes to day, and had to pedal them, they were 90¢ a week ago to day. {Margin} "the young sow (Barbers) was taken over to R. J. Kerrs today" MAY THURSDAY 26 1898 Continues fine and fair weather, we have been very busy at the turnip land plowing and spreading the manure. Ewart took turns in spreading the manure and I plowed the while, it kept us busy, as we have so many chores yet on hand. we are troubled a good deal with our young cow that has come in, her udder is considerably inflammed, and there is no milk from one of the teats, it causes much more work and annoyance. FRIDAY 27 Weather continues very fine. we have again been working at the turnip land. got all the manure spread this forenoon and Ewart finished the plowing shortly after dinner. he afterwards harrowed over all the ground. Wood & Ellis came this afternoon to see the cattle they offered the same as Atwell, 40 dollars apiece, but I would not let them go for that. perhaps I should have closed with them because the markets keep very low but one hardly knows what to do. SATURDAY 28 �Weather much the same as has been prevailing for some time. Ewart got the loan of Johny's buggy and he drove his mother with her quota of butter & eggs to Guelph. she had nearly 50 dozen of eggs and {blank} butter. Ewart got his new plate with his upper teeth to day from Dr Stinton. they were late in returning home as they had two buggies with the horse. Willie purchased a buggy from Will. Waller who, in turn, purchased it from a party with the view of it suiting us. I think it is a cheap rig. 25 dollars is the price. {Margin} Ewart and his mother to Guelph to day - he gets his new set of teeth. - Willie gets a buggy for which we buy Sunday 29 Another beautiful day. Ewart & Maggie have the first ride in the new rig by going twice to Everton. their mother rode down in the evening with them to Webbs. John Webb was visiting us awhile this afternoon. I wrote a letter to Brother Alexander, Meaford. MAY MONDAY 30 1898 A very fine day, the weather is superb. I drove to Everton this morning and was in time to catch the mail so as to send off a letter to Brother Alexander Meaford. I also had 2 bags for chopping, and got a bag of shorts, for want of change I owe 35¢ on the deal. Ewart & I, on my return, went at the corn ground and sowed the corn while Ewart plowed it in, it took us all our time to get it done. I sowed it thinner than we have been in the habit of doing, on the old patch I had half a bushel of the white ensilage corn, and 5 lbs of the Longfellow, which I sowed very thin. it is valued for producing corn in the ear which makes good pig feed in the fall. Willie came along from Guelph this evening and is staying all night. TUESDAY 31 Continues fine, dry and warm. the land is getting a little dry, and the roads dusty. we helped Johny away with his load of hogs this morning, he sold to Simpson, Guelph. we loaned him our team. he had 10 hogs which weighed 1755 lbs, and the old sow which weighed 420 lbs. the sow became restive and troublesome on the road and did some damage to Robert Mc Williams rack. Ewart harrowed and rolled the corn ground and afterwards he and I started the potatoe planting, we planted the 6 bags of John Webb's kind (Empire State) and nearly finished them. Mother cut them all. Uncle Thomas Tolton and Alice are staying with us all night, they are on their way to Guelph. Thomas and I �took a drive to Everton and came home by way of Mc Kenzies. John & Willie Usherwood were practicing playing the violin together for tomorrows event at Guelph when Bella is to be married at Toltons, to Colin Kitchen of Nassagaweya. June WEDNESDAY 1 A beautiful day, warm and dry, a shower would do good now. Ewart and I have been again at the potatoe planting. I drop while Ewart plows them in. we had 3 full bags of cuts which Mother cut yesterday. she cut the balance to day, of what we selected out of the stock we sold at Guelph. they are the "Peerless Savoy". we would have had the most of the planting done had I not been delayed by Holmes coming about buying the fat cattle. I sold him the cattle for $164.00 he paid me two dollars in hand. they have to be delivered next Monday perhaps. failing that they are expected to go away the following Wednesday or Thursday. we have Bellas children Willie & Maggie on account of them being at the wedding this P.M. {Margin} Bella Mc Kenzie and Colin Kitchen married this afternoon at David Tolton's Guelph. - sold the 4 fat cattle to Holmes of Acton. $164.00 JUNE THURSDAY 2 1898 Another very hot day, the sun comes down scorchingly. I have been planting again at the potatoes. to day I planted our own kind the "Peerless Savoy" and a couple of pails of "Cups". the 3 last rows are Cups only that the middle row has some "peerless" which extend from the lane half way along to the stone pile, we finished up the planting in about 2 hours after dinner. Ewart harrowed & rolled the ground afterwards. I got the sheep in about 5 oclock and shore 4 of them. they begin to swelter rather badly in this hot spell with their fleeces on. Joe Atwell came along to try and buy the cattle this forenoon, but he was a day too late. I thought when he was here before that he said he would be back in about two weeks, but he says now that it was a few weeks. there may have been a mistake, he was lately in the neighbourhood however and he ought to have called if he wanted the cattle. {Margin} finished planting the potatoes. FRIDAY 3 Continues very hot weather, things are drying up fast now, and rain would do good. crops are looking well at the present time and it would be a pity to see them hurt by a protracted drouth. I finished the sheep shearing this forenoon and painted an S on them �lambs and all with red paint, as we put them on the road at times it is well to have them marked. Ewart and I got an axe apiece and fixed the brush fence by the fall wheat this afternoon. Ewart has been oiling the single harness, and burning off caterpillars from the apple trees. I fired the brush pile this evening of apple tree prunings, and remained with it till about burned down. SATURDAY 4 Dry, hot & dusty. rain now would be very welcome. our folks are picknicking with a large company over at "Stanley Park" to day, and Mother & I are left alone to look after things. there are quite a lot of chores yet on hand. the pigs, fat cattle & horses all under cover to be fed and cleaned out. the fat cattle will soon be off hand however. Johny & Lizzie are away to the picknick with the rest, also John Mc Kenzie & Bella. Johny paid me to day $120.00 on account. {Margin} Johny paid $120.00 Sunday 5 Continues hot & dry. Ewart & Maggie to Everton. I take a walk with Henry Duffield over his place, and had tea with them. when I returned home Johny and Bella with Mrs Mc Kenzie and the newly wedded couple, Colin Kitching & wife were there, and had tea and a nice visit from them. JUNE MONDAY 6 1898 A very fine day, cool and overcast in the morning up to about nine oclock (or perhaps eight) when the sun shone out again and it became warm and closer. I rose at about 2 oclock this morning and roused Ewart and after getting the cattle ready and our breakfast taken we started off for Acton with the cattle at about a quarter past three. they drove down very nicely and we reached Acton about 7 oclock. I gave Holmes 50¢ out of the $164.00 as the weight of the steers did not come up to what I laid them at, 4100. their weight was 4070. Ewart & I returned home by about 11 oclock. Richd Symott had 11 head down 2 hours ahead of us. Ewart started to plow the turnip land the second time. TUESDAY 7 �Another fine day, continues warm. as I wished to go to Guelph on business, Margaret accompanied me in the buggy, we left home shortly before 10, and reached Guelph a little before noon. we had a basket of eggs which we sold to Millman at 9¢ cash. before unhitching I drove to Miss Loghrins and paid $75.00 the interest for this last year on the mortgage. also got 3 fifty dollar notes so as to remit to Alex. Mc Gregor by registered letter. we drove round by Rockwood, home, and paid 12 dollars to Eli Stont, interest on note. Ewart has been plowing the turnip land WEDNESDAY 8 Continues warm and sultry, a heavy shower went the round to day. I drove up to Thomas Cox and bought from him an old driving cart for 2 dollars, to break the colt with. the shafts are weak and require repairing. I also called at the mill to see about shingles. they had very few on hand but may soon have them. we will have to watch our opportunity as, it seems, they can't keep them. people when they come will take them away. Ewart has the turnip land harrowed & rolled ready for drilling up. JUNE THURSDAY 9 1898 Fine warm weather, we would be much the better of some rain, there have been showers around but we have had very little, but what little has come serves to freshen up the crops. I went to Everton this forenoon to get the cart shafts repaired, as there were others ahead of me with a good deal of work I had a long wait, and it was about 4 oclock before I got back home. I had my dinner with the Robertson girls. Ewart commenced to drill up for the turnips and quit early so as to take a drive out of the colt. he got along nicely with her and drove to Everton for the mail. Willie came along this evening and is staying all night, he intends working on his way home tomorrow. FRIDAY 10 A fine, warm, growing day for the crops, there have showers around but none of any consequence have lately visited our parts. we would be much the better of some rain. Ewart has drilled up the turnip land and finished up about 5 oclock. I harnessed up Fred in the plow harness between 3 & 4 oclock and went over to Johnys drive house for the turnip sower to find it was not there. John Webb had used it yesterday and did not bring it back. I went down to Webbs to see about it, they had done with it last night but thought there was no hurry required in bringing it home. Johny let them have it without �thinking of us. Campbell brought it home, but it was so near supper time that we took supper first and it was about 6 oclock before sowing. I sowed 76 drills out of 104. leaving 28 to do. Ewart had bad luck while hitching up the colt to the cart, in starting, she twisted around and fell on the shafts breaking them off short. SATURDAY 11 Great rain last night with thunder and lightning and to day it has been showery. it is nice and warm and the growth must be very rapid. I have been picking out the eatable potatoes in the root house and putting them into the granary. Hugh Black called this afternoon to escape a shower and had tea with us. John Webb also paid us a visit, he & I went up to Duffields to see Mrs Harriet Parks who is now there visiting. she has got (of course) much older looking. she says it is 29 years since she was in this neighbourhood. we have not been able to get on the land to day, it is soaking. Miss Currie has undergone an operation for appendicitis and unfortunately not very successful. her condition is considered critical. Sunday 12 A beautiful growing day, lots of moisture now and very warm. Ewart & Maggie twice to Everton. Margaret & I walked up in the evening to see Mrs Parks, she is not very well. Wm. Jestin is to be buried to day at one oclock P.M. JUNE MONDAY 13 1898 Showery to day and very unsettled, there has been very little sunshine and the air very close, it must be great growing weather, the land is very wet from recent rains. I see the Mc Dermott road work beat are on to work to day. they have turnpiked from about Robert Jestins gate to the top of the hill. Ewart & I took the team up to the saw mill this afternoon. I got about 500 feet of 2nd class lumber for which he chrgd. me $2.50, and 2½ square 2d class shingles $1.25 = $3.75. which I paid. I drove to Everton on my return and ordered from Robertson a new pair of shafts for the cart. he sends to Guelph for them tomorrow. Mary accompanied me back home. there is no acknowledgement of the receipt of the money from Alex. Mc Gregor, and I think it should have been to hand. brought home the cattle from John Mc Kenzies this forenoon {Margin} Lumber & shingles from the saw mill Mc Lean & Gow. - ordered a new pair of shafts for cart. - Mary up with me. �TUESDAY 14 Cleared up to day and it is fine and clear, became very cold in the evening and wind high, hope it may not freeze, although it is cold enough to make us fear frost. the land is rather soft to work on. I scuffled the mangolds but it was too wet to make a good job, we were going to hoe them but it rather clamy. the weeds are getting so strong however that we will soon have to hoe them. we sowed the balance of the turnip drills (28) before supper. Robert Morton got the drill after we were done, he intended sowing his after tea. {Margin} Ewart got 530 lbs oats which settles up all old scores with the oats that Johny borrowed. WEDNESDAY 15 Quite cool all day and was cold last night, but we could not see any frost this morning. I cut the burrs around the grass fields to the north of the lane, and the front field (spring wheat) also the thistles round the latter. Ewart gathered up a lot of broken wood around the place for burning, he drove to Everton this evening for the cart. Robertson has put in a new pair of shafts. the cart is much improved thereby. I had quite a job repairing the brush fence the cattle got into the fall wheat. JUNE THURSDAY 16 1898 A very fine day. Margaret & I drove to Rockwood this forenoon with the horse & buggy. we took the wool to the factory, the 8 fleeces weighed 55 lbs and there was no dockage. we took up six dollars and some cents worth of goods, and cash for the balance. they allowed 18¼¢ as the larger portion was taken in goods, 18¢ half cash & half trade, 19 all trade. we called round by Mc Kenzies in coming home and got 4 lbs of butter and paid 52¢ for it. Mother wishes to allow them the same as she gets for hers at the creamery. FRIDAY 17 A fine summer day, bright sunshine and pleasant. the crops are looking well, and the papers say the general outlook for the farmers of Canada is good. Ewart hoed all the mangolds to day. I drove up to the saw mill this morning and got 5½ squares of 2nd class shingles, for which I paid him $2.75. they are taken away as fast as they make them. I got the last bunch of 2d class. when I returned I went at the burr cutting in the �bush, there are not nearly so many as last year but they are now getting ripe and require to be cut. SATURDAY 18 A very fine growing day, warm, and became very sultry & hot afternoon. there was a thunder cloud and a nice shower passed over about 4 oclock P.M. Johny & Walt Loree have been putting in a part of their statute labour of their Beats to day. Ewart & I put in our work. Ewart drove our team and I was shovelling in the sides of the road after the plow and spreading the gravel. there were 6 teams on the Eramosa side and 4 Erin. and they fixed quite a long piece of road. it seems to be a good plan, plowing the sides and throwing it into the centre and then covering with a coating of gravel. Ewart has been making ready this evening for starting out early next Monday morning to draw gravel with Robert Morton and George Mc Williams. Sunday 19 Cooler to day and clear. the weather looks more settled. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton meeting this forenoon, and again in the evening when their Mother accompanied them. Ewart also drove over to Ospringe after dinner. I have kept the house the most of the day being very tired from yesterday's work. JUNE MONDAY 20 1898 Very fine weather, it was overcast a part of the day & a little rain fell but nothing of consequence. Johny has finished up the road work to day. Ewart started off early this morning to his job with Robert Morton & Geo. Mc Williams, they are laying the gravel on the road fronting Charles Sockets, and get the gravel down on Hodgkinsons pit. I have been preparing for taking our pigs to Guelph tomorrow, fixing up our own old rack and fitting up Johny's wagon. I got the loan of 73 lbs of corn from John Webb to feed to the fat pigs. I ran clean out of feed for them and had to get that much to finish them up. TUESDAY 21 Quite cool this morning and pleasant. I was early astir this morning and got away with the hogs about 7 oclock, arriving at Guelph about ten. although we had some trouble and delay in getting them loaded, they were no trouble afterwards. the seven weighed �1140 lbs, which at $4.90 made $55.86. I bought a sack of land plaster, a bag of chopped corn, 2 bags whole feed corn, & one lb Paris green = $4.35. I paid Jenni the twenty five dollars & twenty five cents to give to Willie to pay for the buggy to William Waller. Willie drove down to "Strabane" to day. it was a pity I did not catch him in time to send the money with him. I had Johny's mare Jeenie & our Fred for a team to day and they drove finely together. Johny went to the Wool factory this afternoon, and Everton Mill forenoon. with the absence of his mare he did these chores. Nettie has not foaled yet and he has been looking for it about a month. {Margin} Guelph with the 7 fat pigs they weighed 1140 lbs @ $4.90 = $55.86 - paid $25.00 & 25¢ to Jeni for the buggy WEDNESDAY 22 Another cool day and very pleasant. things are growing now very rapidly. I pulled a lot of the milk weed out of the fall wheat this forenoon also finished pulling the "oxeye daisy" before dinner. I then went round the south front field with the scythe and cut all the burrs around the fence corners and thistles among the grain, and grass & weeds among the raspberries. I weighed up 73 lbs corn and took it to Webbs this evening, I borrowed that amount on Monday. Maggie and I rode down to Everton in the buggie and drove to Mc Kenzies before returning home. Maggie got some butter from Bella. I told John Mc Kenzie I had sold Simpson his 2 pigs, if he chose to take it, for 5 cents per lb. delivered in two weeks. JUNE THURSDAY 23 1898 A pleasant and beautiful day, clear sunshine and moderately cool. our old white sow had nine pigs (this morning) and they seem to be all doing well. the 114 days were up last night. I fixed up the pen tight so as to keep them all right till they grow big enough to take care of themselves. Bella and her children, Mrs Mc Kenzie & Christina Mc Carter were here to day Bella got away a pail of strawberries. I hitched up Fred and scuffled the corn, going twice on each row and scuffling as near the corn as possible so as to save hoeing, it has made a good job. Ewart got through to night with his work on the road with Geo. Mc William and Robert Morton. he says they got along very well and the horses stood the work fairly well. they each took 7 loads the 2 first days and 8 loads the 2 last and, they think, there may be more than 1½ yds to each load. the pit is about ½ a mile in on Hodgkinsons place and taken in front of Charles Sockets. {Margin} oldest �white sow pigged last night. 9 in all and all doing well so far. - Bella & Mrs Mc Kenzie here getting strawberries. - Ewart done working on the road - scuffling the corn. FRIDAY 24 A very close and sultry day, the heat, at times, has been excessive. Ewart has hoed the corn patch to day. it was not very hard to do as I was particular to scuffle very close to the corn, going twice on each row. he was done early and off to a garden party at David Jacksons. Maggie and her Mother have been hoeing and otherwise cleaning the house garden & potatoes. I have had the scythe around cutting up thistles & burrs & burdocks, which are abounding too plentifully, also been pulling up remnants of milkweed in the fall wheat behind, near the bush. Ella Rogers, in company of Ruth Mc Williams paid us a visit to day. she is her father's image, and seems a very nice and very well mannered young woman. {Margin} Ewart hoed the corn patch - cutting burrs, thistles &c. - Ella Rogers and Ruth Mc Williams visiting. SATURDAY 25 Very heavy rain last night and showery this forenoon. this has been a very timely rain as the late drying winds had the land quite dry again, it has been cooler this afternoon and the air clearer. I notice our potatoes are showing nicely in the rows now, I had a fear they were not in good condition being so long in showing up. we planted them too deep, which, I think, is partly the cause. I have been mending harness & shoes to day during the wet spell. I paid R. J. Kerr $1.50 for 2 sows to his hog. he let me off free for the old sow that I took first as her litter all died. Robert is reasonable in his charges, and considerate under bad luck. {Margin} Rain, it will do good - repairing harness and shoes. - paid R. J. Kerr one dollar & half Sunday 26 Fine day, cool and pleasant. Ewart & Maggie drove twice to Everton. Mr Baker preached his farewell sermon this evening. Mr & Mrs David Robertson & Willie & Jeenie from Guelph were visiting and had dinner & tea with us and, I expect, all went to hear the sermon. {Margin} visitors. Mr Baker's farewell sermon JUNE MONDAY 27 1898 �Quite a fall of rain in the early part of last night and this day has been rather unsettled. showers coming up now and again and making the land too wet to work on. we would have liked to get on to clean our potatoes as the turnips are getting weedy and they are growing nearly large enough to hoe. Ewart hooked up the colt this forenoon to the cart and she went off very well. he took her down to Hoskins, where Willie Abbott works and had her shod, he paid for it as we are not running an account there. I am almost unfitted for any work from a lame back that came on me yesterday after undergoing a thorough washing, think I got cold, have been repairing harness some. Ewart took down the young roan cow to Mc Williams, she was there five weeks ago, sorry she had to go back. Willie & Colin Campbell were here this forenoon, Colin has a patent spray for the potatoes. {Margin} rain - training the colt. - Willie and Colin Campbell - the folks Mother too at Everton to night at a presentation to Mr Baker - Mr Dunbar with us to night. - "Young roan cow away to day". TUESDAY 28 A very fine day. dry, clear & warm. I have been scuffling the potatoes to day and have worked under pain and difficulty my back is not much better but I am so anxious to be getting along with the work. I have done 56 or 58 rows and gone over them twice going very close on the left hand side of drill first on each side, and the scuffler is sure to meet and cut all for certain. Colin Campbell called on his way to Guelph and tells us that Frank Simonds has shot himself and his body was found to day on the rocks at Everton. Ewart has been helping John Mc Kenzie to day to gather firewood at Harry Tovills that Harry will burn up if not taken away right off. there was an inquest held over the body of Frank Simonds this ev'g and also the burial of the corpse at a late hour, the body was badly decomposed and had a very offensive odour. the jury found a verdict of shooting by his own hand. WEDNESDAY 29 Another warm close day. I finished scuffling our potatoes this forenoon, and set up the potatoes at the house patch. Ewart has hoed at the potatoes the most of the day. I joined him this afternoon and we have 26 rows done this evening, there are yet 46 rows to do. I am hardly able to work yet but try to do something. there is some improvement however. Margaret and I drove down to Everton this evening, she had some trading at the store to make. I went over to Cuttings to see about the rent for Mrs Peavoy. they �have made a good job of the fence round the house & premises. they claim 2 dollars for it which, I think, is reasonable. I paid $4.50 to Janet Abbott for interest. Mary accompanied us home. she is going to help dressmake. there has been great excitement over the suicide of Frank Simonds in Everton. JUNE THURSDAY 30 1898 A very sultry warm day, thunder clouds loomed up this afternoon and towards evening some heavy thunder & lightning prevailed. we hear of some damage done, Mr Adsett next farm to Josiah Stewart had a mare & colt killed, also hear of another case in Erin. Ewart and I finished the potatoe hoeing excepting 13 rows, they were a little too wet in the forenoon but were better in the afternoon till the rain came on. I hitched up the horse and buggie and drove Mary home this evening. there is talk of rust having come on the fall wheat. I have been looking at ours but can find none on the stalk although there is some on the leaf. I have pulled quite a quantity more of "oxeye daisy" at a noon spell to day. July Dominion Day FRIDAY 1 An extremely hot & sultry day. it has been very close and little or no breeze. Ewart & I finished hoeing the potatoes this forenoon, and I scuffled the turnips afterwards 40 odd rows, there are yet 60 odd to do. Ewart felt the heat very much and was almost bushed with it. I continued on at the scuffling although it was very hard to stick at it with my lame back. there are thunder clouds passing around which, no doubt, are emptying themselves in other parts. JULY SATURDAY 2 Another very hot & sultry day. there is however a little breeze to day. I drove to Guelph in the buggy this morning. Bella accompanied me from Heffernans Corner. John Mc Kenzie took in some oats, potatoes & wool. our Johny paid me twenty dollars to day, and I loaned J. Mc Kenzie $30.00 to pay off his $80.00 note at the Bank. and John afterwards borrowed at the Bank 25 dollars again, giving his note at six months, and I endorsed it. John then paid me $20.00 back, so that ten is all that stands now. John sold his 2 pigs to Simpson at $5.10 for Monday next. I expected to get our buggy fixed up to day but only got it partially done, they were so busy. I bought 3 bags whole corn �and one bag chopped $3.72 paid at Thorps. 25¢ also for oatmeal. Ewart hoed 18 rows turnips to day. exciting war news to day. {Margin} Johny paid $20.00 to day Sunday 3 Terribly hot and sultry again to day. considerable thunder and rain. Ewart & Maggie went off this morning to Mc Kenzies. Ewart came back to dinner but Maggie did not return. They have extra services to day at Ospringe, the anniversary of their opening. JULY MONDAY 4 1898 Dry and warm. this must be good weather for filling the fall wheat which is now at the stage requiring such weather. people were afraid of rust but it keeps off pretty well, the leaf being the only part affected. Ewart & I have been thinning the turnips to day, we did over 30 rows to day. Ewart intends taking in the excursion to Toronto and he has been hustling so as to allow of going. Richard Mc Williams has had an operation on his lip, at Guelph. the doctors cut out some growth, he seems to be getting along all right {Margin} "young red cow to Mc Williams this morning" TUESDAY 5 Continues dry and hot. Ewart went off on the excursion this morning early. he was very late in returning home. he met an accident, in falling in the hatchway in the steamer, he hurt his face rather badly. I took over the old cupboard this morning to Mc Kenzies, and got the 3 bags of corn that John brought for me from Guelph. I took them to Everton and had 2 of them ground. I also brought home the 2 packages twine I left there, one for our Johny and one for myself. I gave my note for 8 dollars payable 1st Oct next. Johny will have to pay me for the half of it. Lorees got 12 sheep worried last night with dogs. they have quite a job nursing them. we hear George Coughlin is dead, he died {Margin} Ewart away on the excursion and got hurt. - got 100 lbs flour from Horton $2.40 paid for it. - Binder twine. - Lorees sheep worried. WEDNESDAY 6 Dry and hot, a good many have started haying and this is good weather for it. Ewart has been thinning the turnips. I commenced and hoed a little while, when it was thought I'd better scuffle, so I hitched on "King" and scuffled them all to about a dozen rows. I cut �our lawn with the lawn mower this forenoon, the grass was too long and it was hard to cut. it would not be so bad only our mower is now old and not nearly so good as the later makes. JULY THURSDAY 7 1898 Sultry and hot. the dust is plentiful again which is but a short time since rain to get so dry. Margaret and I made ready and got away about 8 oclock to attend the funeral which leaves Coughlin's house at nine oclock we were there a little before nine and it was just as well as they started for Guelph shortly after, we did not go on, but returned home. called at Loree's to enquire about their sheep that were worried the other night, they were out in the field so we did not see them. Mrs Loree was away from home, the men were tedding out their hay they had cut lately. they have only 10 rows of their turnips to thin, and their potatoes are all done up. Ewart has been thinning turnips all day. I hoed 5 rows this afternoon, they are all done now to 13 rows. bad news about the Spaniards to night, Cervera (admiral) is taken prisoner and all his fleet destroyed. {Margin} Funeral of Geo. Coughlin to day. FRIDAY 8 Very close and warm this forenoon and some signs of rain, at dinner time there came up a very heavy rain which, this evening, we have found to be very partial. it is said the dust was not laid in some parts of the Guelph road while at other parts farther east from Ospringe the rain had torn up the road. I finished the scuffling of the turnips this forenoon, also scuffled the mangolds and some of the potatoes. Ewart thinned at the turnips and finished them all to four rows. he went out after the rain but the land was too cloggy to work. we did some choring around. I took off 2 doors and rehung them. Margaret was visiting at Jestins this afternoon. SATURDAY 9 Cool last night (and white frost) and kept it up in measure all day. Ewart finished the turnip thinning this forenoon and hoed all the mangolds the second time this afternoon. Margaret & I got ready for Georgetown this morning and called at Mc Kenzies for little Maggie who went along with us. we reached Auntie Kates about 3 oclock and found them all pretty well. they were partly looking for us. Joe hitched up his mare & buggy �and drove me round some. I bought 13 white Geraniums (at Roes) for 25¢ to put on the graves up here. we had a fine drive down with Fred and our new buggie. Georgetown Sunday 10 A pleasant day. Cool and dry. the fall wheat down here is most all ready for cutting. some have begun. Joe & I took a drive to Norval this forenoon. we returned to Kates for dinner. we visited the Cemetery in company of Garbet and another young man who has some charge there. they promised to get stakes at the 4 corners of our plot. we started for home about 5 oclock reaching Mc Kenzies about 8 getting tea there and making home about 9 {Margin} Frost to injure in many places last night JULY MONDAY 11 1898 Quite a stiff frost this morning, it had a bad look at this time of the year when every thing is green and luxuriant we have not seen any damage to any of our crops or garden stuff although we hear of damage in other places. Ewart has gone over the potatoe patch with the paris green put on with the new sprayer he started between 9 & 10 oclock and quit about 5. Johny & Lizzie returned this morning from the Paisley Block - they report the young lad Mc Intosh as being very badly hurt from the accident through the horses running away with the mower. one of his legs is broken in two places and he has received other injuries as well. Johny brought home a new knife for the mower and a new head for the old knife. TUESDAY 12 Cool last night again but noticed no frost. Ewart cut the greater part of the orchard grass this afternoon. I cut some round the fences. and had a hard job in cutting down the rubbish at this end of the orchard. there was a lot of very stout burdocks and a thicket of small plum undergrowth. WEDNESDAY 13 A little milder at night and warmer through the day. Ewart finished cutting in the orchard and commenced to cut in the large field beyond the orchard. the pitman of the machine broke and caused us delay and annoyance. I paid Colin Campbell $1.50 for our sprayer to day. he called in the afternoon on his way to Guelph. I finished cutting with the scythe �in the orchard, and in the afternoon Ewart raked it up with Fred. and he and I cocked it up before night. JULY THURSDAY 14 1898 A warm day, the sun has shone out very hot at times, and the ground soon becomes parched in consequence. Ewart had bad luck again with the mower, the pitman broke again after cutting round 3 or 4 times, it is really very discouraging when breaks are so frequent. I cut round 3 sides of the big field behind the orchard this forenoon. I raked up the hay in the orchard field, and it, with 3 loads out of the orchard made 5 loads taken in this afternoon. we had George Duffield helping us this afternoon. Maggie took the pitman down to Hoskins and he welded it. FRIDAY 15 Very hot to day, especially awhile after dinner the night was warm. Ewart finished cutting the hay to day between 4 & 5 oclock. I raked up what was left in the orchard and we hauled it in, a small jag. I then raked up what Ewart cut this forenoon in the field and we cocked it up before night we hope for a dry day tomorrow when we expect to finish haying. we have engaged George Duffield to help us. we have just heard to day that young David Mc Gregor died yesterday morning and is being buried this afternoon, we were late in learning of it and had not time to make arrangements to attend the funeral. SATURDAY 16 Very hot to day, and everything is being parched. we have been very busy to day finishing up the haying, George Duffield helped us all day. I raked it up ahead of the loaders and we hauled it in pretty quickly. we put up the hay fork in the barn, which put off quite awhile in the morning. we have now 14 loads of good hay in the barn beside a jag of rakings. we had one of Henry Duffields team to mate "Doc" to draw in and "King" we used for raking and on the hay fork. Maggie and her mother went to Guelph to day. they had 23½ doz. eggs 10¢ per doz. and 18 baskets rasp berries, 6¢ per basket. Johny is helping Robert Mc Williams to draw in and stack hay on the swamp farm. Johny had his help yesterday Sunday 17 �Very hot to day, looks as if rain was near, sultry & thundry looking. Ewart & Maggie were at meeting this forenoon, and Ewart away driving at night. JULY MONDAY 18 1898 Extremely hot to day, the sun's hot blinks after dinner time were too much for any one to be exposed to. I scuffled what was left of the potatoes (there were only a few done before) this forenoon. Ewart hoed among them all day. Afternoon I half soled and otherwise repaired a pair of shoes for Geo. Duffield, and after tea I took "King" and old buggie to Everton going by way of Mc Kenzies. I had a look at John's crops which are very good in the back fields. Ewart gave me money to pay John for the oats I borrowed of him. and I paid John $1.25 for the 4½ Bushels. Mc Kenzie's cows are drying up for want of pasture and they have to discontinue to supply us with butter. I got a bag of bran and a bag shorts. paid 85¢. got Hoskins to put on 2 new shoes on front for King. paid him one dollar for that and pitman repairing 3 times. Willie & Mrs Cawthrie are with us to night. Jeenie & Colin are over at the 5th line Erin this evening. they are aberrying at their Uncle Colin's. had a card from Bro. Alex. Meaford this evening, have a letter written to send to him in the morning. TUESDAY 19 Sultry & hot to day which culminated in a copious thunder shower at about one oclock. we were much in need of rain I suppose however those working in their hay would rather have been without it. Johny had started to draw in his and was caught. I hoed 8 rows of potatoes, 4 before the rain and 4 afterwards. and also did up some other chores. sharped & set the buck saw - and cut up some wood &c. Ewart & his mother drove into Guelph to day. they had 28 boxes of raspberries. sold at 7¢ per box. the rain extended from here to Guelph and beyond. we think it has been some heavier here than in some other places. Ewart was getting his teeth plate repaired and left them with Stirton who made them. he got them damaged by the fall he sustained while on the S. S. Excursion to Toronto. I paid John Webb three dollars to day for the 6 bags potatoes I got from him for seed. WEDNESDAY 20 Another hot day, extremely so in the middle of the day. Ewart and I have hoed in the potatoe patch all day up to 5 oclock P.M. we did some 26 rows, leaving only 4 to do. �they were very dirty with thistles & june grass which lately have become very stout and hard to hoe. the rain yesterday softened the ground some. Maggie drove down to Everton with Fred and buggie and brought up Lucy Robertson and her son Bert on a visit poor Bert is very poorly and there are fears he is going as his sister went with Consumption. Robert Jestin cut his fall wheat to day, and Webb and Duffield have cut theirs Johny is hauling in his hay this afternoon. JULY THURSDAY 21 1898 Continues close and warm, a shower again would be a very welcome visitor, the ground and all green things are being parched. Ewart & I have been working in the potatoe patch to day. we have been taking turns at paris greening the tops and moulding them we finished them up by supper time. I drove to Everton after supper and got the mail. I went to see Thom Cutting about the rent of Mrs Peavoys house but they had not returned home from the other farm. Bella & children has been with us this afternoon also Jeenie and, Willie at night. Jeenie has been picking some berries for preserving. Johny has a gang helping him to finish up his haying. Henry Duffield and his son Charlie are helping him, they are building a stack, and have it nearly completed. FRIDAY 22 Close, dry & hot, we are wishing for a refreshing rain. Johny has got very badly behind with his work and his turnips not being thinned yet Ewart and I went along to help him. Robert Jestin and Albert Heffernan also were helping him, in the forenoon Johny had Robert Mc Williams helping him to top off his haystack and draw one load in that stood by the side of the stack. after that he set me to scuffle the turnips with the Gale harrow which I did before dinner and after dinner and after working at the turnips awhile he set me at paris greening his potatoes. I got fully the third of the patch done before night. he got a fine lot of his turnips thinned, all the long rows are done they shorten up now very fast. Jeenie & Willie and Colin Campbell all started for Guelph this morning, they were here all night. SATURDAY 23 The awfully hot weather still continues, the heat in the middle of the day is almost unbearable. we started the binder to day. Johny drove it and Ewart set up after him, it is in the fall wheat in the field behind Jestins. I was with them to get it started, and we had �some fixing to do on the machine first. I half soled a pair of Maggies shoes after dinner and then paris greened the balance of Johnys potatoes that I left over yesterday. I also set up about the half of his fall wheat that Robert Morton cut for him this morning. Sunday 24 Hot & dry. Ewart & Maggie attended Everton meeting twice to day. morning & evening. Geo. Black has spoken to them to day. I took a walk with Henry Duffield this forenoon, to the back of our place, round by Jestins and home by way around Duffields place too. JULY MONDAY 25 1898 Hot & close to day again. Johny started to cut the balance of the fall wheat this morning and Ewart was setting it up when we all were stopt by a shower coming up, it did not last very long and after dinner we resumed work and finished it up. I took the scythe and cut around the trees & stumps in the field, also a little patch by the wet patch in the middle of the south end of the field which was rough & inconvenient to cut with the binder. I drove to Everton this evening and got a little chopped stuff for the pigs at the mill, paid 35¢. Thomas Cutting paid me four dollars for rent of the house. I gave him a receipt for $10.00 being the full am't of cash he has paid since occupying the house, the cost of the fence, $2.00 makes payment in full of ½ years rent, commencing 17th December 1897 {Margin} Dr Mc Cullough and James & Nettie Abbott on a visit this evening. Joe Mc Intosh also came up to day. - four dollars from Thos. Cutting for rent, which makes $10.00 in cash and $2.00 for fence = $12.00 making rent in full for six months. TUESDAY 26 Another very hot day, this is a very long heated term, and we are needing rain, everything is drying up very much. I scuffled all the turnips and mangolds to day by supper time. the flies were very bad on "King", but I put the net on him after dinner and he went much better. Ewart hoed up to about 4 oclock when he took Fred over to Ospringe and got him shod all round, 2 new shoes behind and front reset, paid his charge 80¢. I drove to Mc Kenzies after tea to fix up the old pump that John took over yesterday. Maggie and her Uncle Joe were away at Harry Tovells picking berries to day. {Margin} Received a Letter from Brother Alex Meaford �WEDNESDAY 27 Still very dry & hot, a little appearance of rain this evening. Ewart & I have been hoeing in the turnips to day again, and finished them up to about 18 rows. the land is getting very dry & hard where it was wet in the spring. Ewart & Maggie are away to a "Garden Party" held at Dan. Talbots place this evening. John Ellis got his dinner with us to day. he offered me 26 dollars for the Mc Kenzie cow and was telling me of a couple of milk cows that he thought I might be able to purchase. I told him I might deal with him provided he could get another cow to suit us. Johny & Lizzie are away to the Paisley Block this evening JULY THURSDAY 28 1898 Continues hot, close & sultry. some showers around but nothing comes our way. on account of the rain indications I thought we had better take in the fall wheat and as Joe was away visiting at Mc Kenzies Ewart drove down after dinner to get him to come and help us in with it, he also got one of the new shoes nailed on again that Fred pulled off in the stable, he had to to go to Ospringe where he had them put on the other day. we took in 4 loads of wheat after 3 oclock, it seems in good condition, although I meant it to stand out till Saturday if we could have trusted to the weather. Ewart & I finished hoeing the turnips before dinner and also hoed over the half of the mangolds. Mr & Mrs John Webb are visiting here this afternoon. FRIDAY 29 Weather continues hot & dry, there are some indications of rain but not any falls and we are parched we took in the balance of the fall wheat this morning, there was a very slight shower early but it soon dried off and we got the wheat in in good condition. Ewart finished the hoeing of the mangolds while Joe and I drew in the wheat. Maggie & her Mother and Ewart & Joe went to the Everton S. S. Picnic this afternoon and I remained at home to look after the place. I cut some stray patches of wheat and barley in the fall wheat field and I intend to rake it with the rest of the stubble gleanings. SATURDAY 30 Very dull to day, and threatning rain, a little fell but not enough to be of any consequence. we are very much in need of a liberal fall of rain as everything is parched, �and the grain is ripening up altogether too fast. Ewart and I hitched up the team to the wagon and drove up to the saw mill and got a load of 2nd Class inch lumber. Mr Gow computed there was just about 300 feet that he would charge me for, and he gave me a quantity of short elm boards gratis, or rather to make up for a dificiency on my other load. I paid him $1.50, a cheap load. Johny & I fixed up the butter of the binder. Ewart got "Doc" shod at Hoskins, 2 new shoes and 2 reset paid 70¢. he also got a bag of shorts. paid 65¢. {Margin} Sent five dollars to Erin for John Mc Kenzie & myself assmt. & dues. A.O. U. W. 50¢ over plus stands against next month - Saw mill. Sunday 31 Weather much the same as has prevailed so long, not quite, however, so hot. Maggie & Ewart have attended twice at Everton. Margaret & I have kept pretty close at home excepting that we visited at Webbs in the evening. August MONDAY 1 1898 A fine harvest day, although it has been overcast at times & threatning rain, we would be very glad to have some rain as everything is very dry. Johny has cut some of the oats in his south corner field, the binder has bothered us again, one of the packers broke and hindered us very badly. I think we shall have to get another machine soon, it is very annoying to be delayed in this way. I raked the fall wheat stubble and Ewart helped me take it in during the delay in cutting. Mr & Mrs Bryant paid us a visit to day. they are cheerful and seem happy the old gentleman is getting stiffer and it is hard for him to get around. I drove over to Erin Lodge this evening in company of Henry Dunbar, calling to have a talk with Mrs Martinoni about her trouble with her policy, we arranged to meet at her house next Friday evening to have the matter talked over. H.R. Smith, Master Robt. Wood, Mr Dunbar & I are to meet. AUGUST TUESDAY 2 Continues hot & dry as ever, in some parts of the country they are suffering for want of rain worse even than we are, but we are needing rain bad enough. I am afraid the roots will hardly ever get over the effects of the heat and drouth if the needed rain does not soon come. Johny finished up the cutting of his south corner field of oats by tea time to day. Ewart & I shocked them up for him. after tea we brought the machine over here and cut round the spring wheat which is in the north front field, above the house. as the �goose wheat seemed to be rather green we quit that and cut out the Harrison piece next the orchard. the straw is very short of the latter and the head small. I cannot think it is a desirable variety to keep growing, but we shall see how it yields. WEDNESDAY 3 This awfuly dry weather still holds sway, and we look with longing eyes at the clouds but to no avail. Johny has worked the binder in our back fields of oats to day, we had it all cut and shocked by supper time, it is not as heavy a crop as it at one time gave promise of, and the very hot & dry weather have brought about a premature ripening. after supper Johny drove into the Harrison spring wheat and cut it down. Ewart & I shocked it up. Ewart left a little before night and I finished the shocking. Ewart drove the Eden Webb girls to Everton from John Webbs place. AUGUST THURSDAY 4 1898 Weather keeps up the same character, the parching drouth still prevails and high winds only serve to make matters worse. for watering the stock we are entirely dependent on the wells, it is to be hoped they will continue their supply or I dont know what we would do. Johny has driven the binder in our 3 acre patch of oats in front field below the house. it is a very heavy crop and it took him till about 3 oclock to cut, afterwards he cut an acre of his own that was ripe. I drove to Rockwood after about 3 oclock and examined the slaughter house there (Keoughs) matters were not in first class shape there, and he acknowledged that he did not always attend to the boiling of the blood as he had been directed. I got Mr Black to accompany me there and also see things. Mr Keough claims that the Guelph butchers are not asked to cook the blood, and says that Cap. Clark told him so. I mean to see him. {Margin} "Rockwood Slaughter house inspection." - cutting our 3 acre patch of oats in front field. - sent ten dollars to Mrs Peavoy by Express - Johny also cut an acre of his own - Johny's mare sick this evening. FRIDAY 5 Very high wind to day, and the drouth the same as ever. Johny's young mare showed signs of pain last night, and it still continues, he is anxious about her, and, as I have to meet with Mr Wood & Smith at Mrs Martinonis, we concluded that I should drive over first to Brisbane and see Mr Ashley. on telling him how she was affected he thought it would be better for him to go over and I said he had better. when I returned home he �had been treating her and was remaining all night. I met Mr Wood & Smith at Mrs Martinonis as arranged for - Mr Dunbar did not appear, but she had asked David Matheson who was also present. Mr Wood and myself had succeeded in getting her consent to give up the policy, so that the money could be paid over to the Executors before Mr Smith arrived (he was late) so that the matter will now be at rest, as far as the Workmen are concerned. SATURDAY 6 Still no break in this protracted drouth. there is now no water in our watering place at the river. our horses and cattle made a breach into our back field of oats which are in shock and made a bad mess of them. we drew in 3 loads of them that were knocked about and set up the balance. Mr Ashley remained over night at Johny's and until after dinner with the sick mare. he thinks she will get all right, but she is yet very uneasy and shows signs of being sick. Johny cut the oats in his orchard with the cradle and the binder. Ewart shocked them up. I had a big job regulating things after the messing up with the stock raid. (horses & cattle) Sunday 7 The same dry weather still prevails. Ewart & Maggie were twice at Everton to day. John Mc Kenzie & Bella paid us a visit this afternoon. Mother & I kept home close - there was a little shower at Everton but nothing of consequence here AUGUST MONDAY 8 1898 Good harvest weather but we would all be well pleased to see a good rain in the midst of harvest. Ewart attended John Mc Kenzie's threshing this A. M. he says they got along very well with the threshing. Jim Mc Lean & his men helped John in with 15 loads of oats and barley on Saturday, and they are threshing it this forenoon. the little shower made things a little damp & Johny & I rigged & fixed up the binder somewhat this forenoon. after dinner we cut and stoocked the balance of the spring wheat, we finished it about 4 oclock and Johny & Ewart then went over bye and cut & shocked an acre of oats, we also pulled about 2 rods of peas for threshing next Wednesday. I took our oldest white sow over to Kerrs to day and left her there. Fred and Maggie Garbut, from Norval, paid �us a short visit to day. {Margin} Ewart at John Mc Kenzies threshing - Johny cutting here and at home. - pulled peas for threshing - Fred and Maggie Garbut visit us. TUESDAY 9 Fine day again, but of course too dry. Ewart attended John Webbs threshing this forenoon. we took in a load of oats this afternoon, and afterwards went to Johnys and cut and stoocked at his oats behind his barn. he quit in time to take in another load of oats before dark. I drove to Everton this forenoon and got the crank of the knotter fixed at Hoskins. Mary came up with me & I had to wait a good while for her. she is coming up to help Maggie with some sewing. {Margin} "oldest white sow to Kerrs" - took knotter crank to repair - Mary came up with me. WEDNESDAY 10 Another dry day. Ewart and I finished drawing in the oats in the back field that the stock has messed about so badly. we also drew in 2 loads of peas before the machine came along, it was about 2.40 before we started to thresh, they ran very steadily and got it all through in fair time, we took our tea about 5 oclock, so there was not much time off. the oats turned out very poorly, that field is so dry that when a protracted drouth sets in it inevitably suffers. the oats are good in quality however, our fall wheat also yeilded very poorly. 60 odd bushels. {Margin} drawing in the oats that the stock messed about - threshed this afternoon oats & fall wheat and 2 loads peas AUGUST THURSDAY 11 1898 Weather much the same, somewhat overcast this evening and lightning is shining around, no rain however. Johny has finished cutting his oats in the field below his barn. Ewart and I have been stoocking up for him, my right shoulder has been very painful to day so much so, that I could hardly do any work without suffering much pain. Johny and Ewart went down to the corner oat field to cut and in hitching up, the Jeenie mare kicked Ewart on the leg and completely laid him up, so now we are both nearly "hors de combat" - John gave her a great trouncing but it is too late in the day to reform her. Johny and I drew in the rakings out of the back field of oats. there was quite a jag on account of the messing of the stoocks. {Margin} Johny cutting his oats and Ewart & I have stoocked - almost laid up with pain in right shoulder - Jeenie mare kicked Ewart on the leg and laid him up. �FRIDAY 12 A little rain fell last night and there was great thunder and lightning, the rain was very slight here however, not much more than to lay the dust. we here that farther north there has been a good rain. Ewart and I have been laid up pretty much all day. Johny has finished cutting with the binder and had to set it up himself afterwards. Ewart and I drew in 2 loads of oats in the evening, hands are very hard to get in the meantime. the harvest has come in very suddenly, a great bulk of the oats were very green up to this time but the heat and drouth have burned them up so as to prematurely ripen them, roots must be suffering badly. SATURDAY 13 The same parching weather still prevails, other parts around however are getting showers when we are left out. Ewart and I have had a busy day drawing in. we took in 5 loads of oats out of the south front field, which makes 7 loads from barely 3 acres. we also took 4 loads of wheat from the north front field 2 small loads of the Harrison, and 3 of goose. the goose seems to be much the better crop. the sheaves are heavier by a third on the scales. Maggie helped us in the mow, we put it in the west half of the bay mow. {Margin} Ewart & I drawing in wheat & oats. Maggie helped us in the mow. Sunday 14 A very little rain to day, a heavy shower went around but we only got the tail of it. Ewart & Maggie were twice at Everton meeting to day. Margaret & I paid a visit to Webbs this evening. Webbs & Robt. Mc Williams have found some of their sheep worried to day. I rode up with John Mc Kenzie and got his stray cattle at the saw mill. {Margin} "Sheep worried" AUGUST MONDAY 15 1898 No change in the weather, there are signs of rain at times and local showers fall here and there but nothing or at least nothing to do any good falls here. Ewart and I have drawn in the last 2 loads of sheaves to day, the goose wheat. Ewart horse raked the oat patch also the wheat field and we brought all into the barn. Maggie helped us to mow it away - excepting one load that Keough the butcher helped us off with. I sold the Mc Kenzie Cow to Keough for $27.50. he paid me $1.50 on her and wishes her taken to �Rockwood on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning next. Johny is rigging up the pea harvester to day. Joe Hindley's attachment on our mower. I got the privelege of using it also from Joe. the wind has been strong and high to day, making it very inconvenient for loading grain in the fields. {Margin} dry, hot weather still prevails. - horse raked spring wheat field and oat patch - and drew it in. - sold the Mc Kenzie cow to Keough for $27.50 got $1.50 in hand. TUESDAY 16 The great drouth still prevails, although thunder clouds and other signs of rain present themselves. Ewart and I went into the peas with the horse rake and pulled quite a piece of the peas, it makes a fair looking job but, as the crop is very fine, we are advised to wait and put on the pea harvester. Johny thinks he will haul in his oats tomorrow and, if so, we can get the harvester. Johny has been quite sick last night but he is better to day. the wind was so high this afternoon that Johny quit cutting his peas. Lizzie drives the horses and Johny throws off the bunches. they say it is rather a hard job to do. our folks stopped giving the cream to day to the creamery, the driver told them to day that 14¢ was what they were paying for this month and we thought it too little. butter is worth in Guelph market from 18 to 20¢ per lb. {Margin} pulled some of the peas with the horse rake. - Johny cuts some of his with Joe Hindley's harvester - stopped giving the cream to the creamery. WEDNESDAY 17 Dry & hot as ever, really this is terrible weather, nothing that passes over the ground but what are in clouds of dust. we have a great charge these times in seeing that all the stock gets water as well as attending to our harvest. we have run the pea harvester to day, it makes very good work, although it shells considerable. the high wind however which prevails is largely the cause, the pea bundles blow about and while the machine is at work the wind prevents the peas from rolling into wads as they ought. we finished ours to day. Maggie drove the horses and Ewart and I took them back, it was too much for one to do and do it right. {Margin} dry and dusty. - cutting peas with the pea harvester. - high wind makes cutting dissagreeable - Maggie driving the horses AUGUST THURSDAY 18 1898 �Weather much the same as has so long prevailed, dry, hot and dusty. Oh, but we look with longing eyes for the needed rain. we have had the help of George Duffield to day in taking in the peas. we have done very well in taking in 12 loads into the barn, excepting one load, that we put into the bay mow they all went into the swing beam mow. we put some more of the hay out of that mow over the horse stable, which made us some more room for the peas. Maggie led the horse (King) while hauling up with the horse fork. Johny & Lizzie have been cutting their peas to day until about 4 oclock P.M. that Henry Duffield came along and helped them to draw in some. {Margin} terrible drouth continues - took 12 loads of peas in to day. - drawing in to the swing beam mow with horse and horse fork FRIDAY 19 The terrible drouth still holds sway, there is considerable dampness in the early morning from heavy dews, how much good results from this it may be hard to say but certain it is that we are at present suffering badly for want of rain. the turnips & potatoes retain their color remarkably well, but for all that there can be no other conclusion than that they both are suffering. George Duffield helped us this forenoon to draw in the peas, we took in five loads before dinner, and then Ewart went, as well as George, to Duffield's threshing. I went to the back fields, before breakfast, to get the cows, but could not find them in the clearing. I also went after breakfast but returned home without them. afternoon I again went over to the other line to Maikens & Symotts, and found them in our own clearing on my way home. I suppose they must have been in the swamp in search of water on my first looking after them. {Margin} Jersey heifer 3 weeks from this - Hauling in peas this forenoon. George Duffield helping us. - Henry Duffield threshing, Ewart there - I had a hunt for our cows, missed a milking this morning - after a long search found them in our clearing. - Saw an animal like a Lynx this morning SATURDAY 20 Dry & hot as ever. we were busy at the hauling in of the remnant of the peas this forenoon. George Duffield helped us - we took in 6 loads, 5 before dinner and one after. there is, I think, 15 loads in the swing beam mow, and 8 in the bay, and 2 threshed, making 25 in all. I paid George Duffield $1.50 and owe him yet a dollar. his boots repairing 50¢ making $3.00 for 3 days work. Maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day. they had butter & eggs. nine oclock before they returned home. I was getting �uneasy, but they were all right. I helped Johny at his pea hauling. he had quite a number helping. Robert & his Son, Jinnie & team forenoon, Robt. himself afternoon, & Robt Mc Williams & team. Wm. Tindal & Walter Mc Hues all day - he finished his peas but has a lot of oats yet. {Margin} we finished harvest to day. - Maggie & her Mother at Guelph to day - paid cash to Geo. Duffield - Johny has a band drawing in his peas Sunday 21 No change in the weather. Ewart & Maggie at Everton Meeting this forenoon, also at night with their Mother accompanying when David Mitchell, who is visiting from Meaford, was baptized. I walked down to Webbs evening. John Mc Kenzie, Bella & children visited here this afternoon {Margin} David Mitchell baptized to day - our folks all down. Perrins met an accident with the team {Transcriber's note - Monday and Tuesday entries in reverse order.} AUGUST TUESDAY 23 1898 Weather much as usual, so far as we are concerned, there has been, however, a heavy thunder storm around to the south of us, but no rain of any consequence fell here. after the clouds passed off in the evening there were great and continuous flashes of lightning which may betoken another approaching storm. we need rain woefully bad. I repaired Ewarts shoes to day, and Ewart and I set the tires of the cart and buggy with boiling oil. the wind was quite high and there was some sprinkling of rain so that we did the work in the wood house. I paid Johny five dollars this evening, when he paid me the last money. I promised to give him back this amount if he needed it. Mr Keough was round to day. we bought 50¢ worth of beef from him and paid for it. I thought to let it stand and settle for it when he paid for the cow, but found that he left the money 26 dollars with Mr Mc Callum last Friday, so paid for the meat. we got the cash this evening at Mc Callums. {Margin} thunder clouds passing round - shoe mending also harness fixing and repairing - Keough paid for the cow $26.00 - meat from him MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 22 23 As dry as ever. Oh, but we are greatly in need of moisture. dust and thirst and drouth prevail. Ewart and the team have been at Johnys all day. Johny has had quite a force at work taking in his oats, having these 2 days to record at once I mistook the one day's �events, as amended, for the other. Johny got his oats all in the barn to day so has finished up his harvest. he had Wm. Tindal, John Campbell (Webbs man) and Robie Mutrie, besides Ewart helping him. David Mitchell and wife and Nettie Abbott paid us a visit to day. they intend leaving for home next Thursday. David has been in rather poor health and is trying this trip for benefit, he does not feel much, if any, better however. Johny & Lizzie drove down to see about the Pearins this evening. they seem to think they are doing as well as might be expected, but the 3 women are rather badly hurt. Mrs Pearin, Junr. and Emila have both fractured bones at the ankles and Lizzie lies at Duffs in a precarious state, while just little more than starting for Ospringe meeting, the horses took fright at an upraised parasol, and the lines breaking ran away. {Margin} Johny had on a strong force and finished harvest. - David Mitchell and wife visiting us. - Pearins in a bad way from a run away accident on Sunday WEDNESDAY 24 Heavy thunder storm last night. Considerable rain also fell although not as much as we would like. throughout the day it remained dull and threatning an oncome of rain but it did not materialize. I arranged the sheep and lambs differently again and got them separated. I had them done before but the ewes showed signs of inflammed udders and I thought it best to put the lambs with them again. I drove Maggie & her mother over to Mc Kenzies. they were picking a pail of chock cherries and I intended helping John to pull peas but they were too damp we thought. there was a little rain falling now & then. Ewart has been helping all day at Morton's threshing. I drove over to Coningsby this evening being again requested to meet at Martinonis on the same business as last time. we were unsuccessful in settling matters. the 2 Executors were there and Mr Wood. Mr Smith, Mr Medley and myself. they had a letter from Peterson telling them they should pay over to Mrs Martinoni herself {Margin} I paid Johny 5 dollars that I promised on his last payment to me if he required it. - Separated the sheep & lambs the 2nd time - drove Maggie & her mother to Mc Kenzies to pick chock cherries - also drove over to Martinonis AUGUST THURSDAY 25 1898 Very dull and damp this morning, it cleared up about nine oclock however and the remainder of the day was fine. I got things fixed up and started to plow in the back fall wheat stubble before dinner. after dinner I thought it would be right for me to go and �help Mc Kenzies at their peas this afternoon, so hitched on to the sulkey rake thinking that perhaps it might do better than the revolving rake, we did not use it for the peas but Bella raked the barley stubble with it, and I put back the wads for John. I came home with the rake by way of Usherwoods fields. Ewart has attended Mortons threshing again to day. we have begun to put the sheep in at night, the dogs were at work again last night, and worried some lambs at Webbs rape field, some of Robert Mc Williams and some of his own also some of R. J. Kerrs, Isaac Theakers & John Coffees. Isaac shot at the 2 dogs but have not killed them as we know. FRIDAY 26 Dull and a little rainy this morning, but not enough of rain fell to be of much good. John Mc Kenzie & Bella and the children came along this morning, it was so damp that he could not work at his peas. we made up his stone boat out of the planks I gave him, and afterwards went to the saw mill to find his 2 heifers that again strayed away. we walked over to the other line before dinner and found that James Symott had turned them out of his place last Wednesday. we found them up at the saw mill and drove them down here and he took his young steer along home with them. Ewart has plowed in the fall wheat stubble to day. he finds it very dry and hard. Margaret & I intended to go to Everton this afternoon and visit at Abbotts in company of Mr & Mrs David Mitchell who intend starting for Meaford on Sunday next, but, on account of looking up the cattle &c. we could not make it out. frost last night. SATURDAY 27 Weather again clear and fine. very cool at night. Ewart plowed in the fall wheat stubble but had to quit early in the afternoon on account of the sole plate of the plow breaking up. the land in the wet part has become very hard. I got a new sole plate & share this evening at Robt. Talbots. Margaret & I drove to Everton and had tea at Abbotts in company of Mr & Mrs David Mitchell. I got 50 lbs flour at the mill which I owe for, along with the last 50 lbs. also got 25¢ oatmeal for which I paid. fixed & set saw to day and sawed up stuff in wood house. received a card from A. Mc Gregor from Creemore. he states Patullos house has been burned up. they were fast asleep when the fire was well underway and aroused by Zella Patullo calling, Fire! Fire! they lost pretty heavily but are somewhat insured. {Margin} visiting at Everton Abbotts & Mr & Mrs David Mitchell - got flour & oatmeal at the mill. - card from A. Mc Gregor giving the account of Patullos fire at Creemore �Sunday 28th Dry & warm. Ewart & Maggie twice to Everton. Willie visited us to day - Janie came at night. she is going to remain to make a dress for Margaret. Colin Campbell goes to Guelph this evening and takes Willie with him. John Dickieson of 4th line Eramosa died to day. {Margin} John Dickieson died to day AUGUST MONDAY 29 1898 Dry weather still continues although this morning looked threatning. we started to take out the manure for the fall wheat this morning. Johny is also drawing his out. Johny & I went over to John Mc Kenzies after dinner to help draw in his peas, we put our team on Johnys wagon & rack, and Ewart used Johnys team. there were 3 teams at work at Mc Kenzies, and although late before getting started we were done in good time. there was good help. Bapties boy, David Robertson, Geo. Loree, Colin Mc Millan & team for Usherwood. our Johny & myself & Herman Tovell. there were 7 loads of peas. Ewart got out quite a few loads of manure {Margin} taking out manure - helping John Mc Kenzie to haul in his peas. - he had other help also. TUESDAY 30 The same dry weather still prevails. we are weary waiting for succour. the Sun retires at night however with the same red glow. Ewart & I have been at the manure all day. we got the pig yard cleaned out the sheep house pretty nearly done. I helped load and spread some during the time of unloading. received a letter from Brother Alex. he intends coming this way on the end of the week or first of next, he sent me a season ticket for the show. Ewart hitched up the colt to the cart and she is getting so well broken in that Ewart thinks of putting her to the buggy. John Dickiesons funeral took place to day. I did not know of it, nor of his death, and I would have liked to have attended. {Margin} Funeral of John Dickieson this afternoon - drawing out manure - Received a letter from Meaford WEDNESDAY 31 No change in the weather. I wrote 2 cards, one to Brother Alex. Meaford, and one to Alex. Mc Gregor, Carlton West, and drove to Everton to mail them. I am making arrangements for going to Toronto Exhibition and meeting Alex. at Mc Gregors. we �finished the manure spreading and commenced to plow it in for fall wheat sowing. the land is very dry and it seems a risky operation seeding under present circumstances. We had a pleasant visit from Mr & Mrs Morgan Crewson also Mr & Mrs John Webb who accompanied them. they staid till after tea. Morgan, although yet a very heavy man is not quite so heavy as he has been he speaks of being only about between 240 and 250 lbs. and that, he says, is much lighter than his wont. {Margin} wrote cards to Brother Alex. also Alex. Mc Gregor - visited by Mr & Mrs Morgan Crewson and Mr and Mrs Jno Webb - Morgan Crewson weight 240 to 250 lbs September THURSDAY 1 1898 Weather much the same as has prevailed we keep wishing and hoping for a break in this terribly dry spell but, as yet there seems none in sight, the thermometor registers from 90 to 97 in the shade these days, and everything so very dry besides. Ewart has been plowing in the manure a portion of the land at the bottom of the field is springy and that has become very hard and dry, I fear we will not be able to make a very good seed bed and, certainly until rain falls, the seed will never start. Colin Campbell drove up to Mimosa for his mother to day. Jeenie & Colin intended driving to Guelph to day, but they have decided to stay till tomorrow. I have a heavy job pumping water for all the stock these days, the pumps are not in good shape and a great deal of water is needed. Colin Mc Millan, mother in law & wife & boy 5th line Erin, called as they returned from the mill. he wanted to take Mrs Cawthra with them {Margin} 90 to 97 degrees in the shade these days - plowing for the fall wheat. - Colin Campbell drove to Mimosa for his mother - heavy job pumping for the stock these days SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 2 Another blistering hot day and no rain. I hitched to the buggy this morning and drove Colin & Jeenie to Guelph. I got the two front tires of the buggy set, there was a spoke in each of them loose and rattling. paid a dollar to Penfold for it. I also got a pad for the driving harness and some straps &c. and a piece of harness leather costing in all $1.75. also bought cotton cloth & binding for horse sheets, and other sundries $1.03. Colin sent out a basket of tomatoes in a present. Ewart finished the plowing and started to harrow to day. there are many people sowing their fall wheat, I suppose we will have to follow suit though I cant see very much use in it either. the land is as dry as dust generally. it is wonderful, however to see vegitation under these circumstances. Henry �Duffield tells me that the fall wheat they sowed is showing all along the drills. I notice also in the back fall wheat stubble the wheat growing that has been turned over with the plow {Margin} drove to Guelph to day with Colin Campbell & Jeenie. - got 2 wheels (front) set. - bought sundries - got notice from Brother Alex. that he will not be down tomorrow SATURDAY 3 The same dry & scorching weather, the heat is as great as ever. Ewart has had a busy day, he harrowed and rolled the fall wheat land twice before sowing with the seeder. and after sowing with the drill he harrowed it again but had not time to roll it. the seed bed has been much improved by this continual working but the doing of it was very dissagreeable work on account of the high wind and consequent dust. John Webb, I hear, is at Guelph to day getting the writings drawn between himself and Thos. Wilson of Knatchbul, concluding the sale of the farm. I cannot get on with much work other than attending to the stock &c. on account of the scarcity of water. I cleaned 7 bushels of wheat and it took {blank} to sow it. {Margin} sowed the fall wheat to day. - John Webb has sold out and is in Guelph to day getting the writings drawn. - scarcity of water. - Johnys colt injured to day from a gore. Sunday 4 Quite a threatning for rain, but after all it blew greatly off in high wind. it seems as if we cant get rain. I walked down to Webbs and found they have really sold out. Mary accompanied Ewart & Maggie up from meeting. Willie also drove out from Guelph, and had Jamie & Jessie Marshall with him they all returned to Guelph again in the evening. Mrs Cawthra is still with us. John Campbell is unwell and she is uneasy. {Margin} Willie out from Guelph. Jessie and Jamie Marshall - colt to buggy first time SEPTEMBER MONDAY 5 1898 A welcome shower fell upon us this forenoon, the only fault we had to it was that it did not rain long enough it will freshen up things however and, as the weather is broken perhaps we may soon have rain again. there has not been enough to raise the river so that the cattle can get drink. this afternoon Ewart finished the harrowing and rolling of the fall wheat, and afterwards plowed the headlands of the root field. this rain will help the turnips and may the potatoes too. the tops of the latter are getting partially brown. �we cleaned and bagged up our fall wheat for Johny 583 lbs, bags included. I also cleaned up the barn and made a road from the barn to the horse stable passage through the chaff. John Mc Kenzie & family were here this evening. {Margin} welcome rain. - finished harrowing & rolling the fall wheat - young red cow to {Mc Millin} - cleaning up the barn &c. - Johny got 583 lbs fall wheat - John Mc Kenzie - Johny also got 77 lbs and 88 lbs of oats. TUESDAY 6 Heavy rain again this morning and hoped it would continue but weather fine after the rain. it is a pity it cleared up again so soon but now that the spell is partially broken it may be we will get more soon again. Ewart and I cleaned up the barn floor by putting through the peas and oat chaff that has been gathering through the mill. Ewart started to plow the fall wheat stubble. this morning the weather looked so unsettled and raining some that we were a little undecided whether to start for Toronto, however it cleared up soon enough to make us decide to start and Ewart drove us down with "Doc" & the buggy. we were met at the station by Mr A. Mc Gregor and escorted to his house. {Margin} sent 3 dollars by stage driver to pay A.O.U.W. for Mc Kenzie and myself. I expected to have to meet Brother Alex. at Erin last week and laid out to pay it then, hence the delay. WEDNESDAY 7 Carlton. A beautiful day, but much cooler than has prevailed all last week. Margaret & I had a fine nights rest after the bustle of getting down here yesterday and we feel fresh and rested. after dinner (early) Mrs Mc Gregor accompanied Margaret & I to the Exhibition. we took the street cars which took us there in about an hour, and we were on the grounds from about one oclock till after 5 P.M. or perhaps 6. we first went through the palace, and I afterwards, alone, went through a good many of the stock sheds, seeing the different breeds of cattle, horses &c. also examined some of the agricultural machinery. after that our company met again and at 4.30 and we were present when the quick firing guns were fired off at the boat on the lake and which was expected to be blown up but did not materialize. there was a great crowd there, and we returned to Carlton taking the street cars at Yonge Street and by transfer (at 5¢ fare) to the "Peacock" Hotel, Dundas Street. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 8 1898 �Most beautiful weather, the dust is now thoroughly laid and the wind is cool and pleasant. I got a card from Brother Alex. last night saying to meet him at the Union Station at 10 A.M. I accordingly was on hand at that hour, but, as he came on the G.T.R. instead of the C.P.R as I expected, I missed him. I walked to Earsonans shop however, and found him about noon. we then walked back to Yonge Street, and after going around doing some business, we finally took the street cars for the Junction again, arriving at Mc Gregors before dark we did not visit the Exhibition. Margaret and Mrs Mc Gregor had just returned a short time before from the city. There Margaret had made purchases at Eatons. Wm. Patullo joined us shortly after our getting there and we had a pleasant time. FRIDAY 9 Quite cool and pleasant this morning. we were astir a little early on account of Brother Alex. having to meet the 7.30 train for Guelph. after getting breakfast Mr Mc Gregor, Patullo and myself accompanied Alex to the Railway Station and sent him off for Guelph. we then returned to the house and had a pleasant time chatting &c. and got early dinner so as to meet the 1.15 P.M. train for the west. Mr Patullo went off towards the City and we got off for the train, young Joseph Mc Gregor accompanying us to stay awhile at our place for the good of his health. we arrived at Rockwood shortly after 3 oclock but there was nobody to meet us and we stayed there till the next train came in at 7 oclock. Ewart then met us with the horse & buggy. the 4 of us then piled in with our 1 heavy valise which made a heavy load. we drove easy however and got home all right. SATURDAY 10 The temperature has become much cooler now and it is a pleasant change . Brother Alex & I have been taking a little ride round after looking about the fields awhile, we drove round by Everton, calling first at Webbs and then going to Bellas for tea, then to Everton for the mail and called at Mary's, the Robertson girls and the Abbotts. in the forenoon we went to Duffields. Alex notes a great change among the people, they are getting so much older looking and many gone who used to be around. Ewart plowed this forenoon. he thought to finish plowing the fall wheat stubble to day but he had to go to Coffey's threshing this afternoon. Mc Lean's Steamer is threshing for him. Sunday 11 �A very fine day. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton this A.M. the members were voting to day at Everton & Mimosa as to keeping on Mr Seyton. I understand the vote was favourable. I drove Alex. up to Orton this afternoon, calling to see Mrs Rafferty. I had tea at Archie Stephens and parted with Alex. SEPTEMBER MONDAY 12 1898 A fine day. everything is dry again, and we long for rain. it is a pity we do not get a soaker. the river is as dry as ever and we have the same trouble in getting the water for the stock, the pumps work hard and it is no easy job to keep plenty of water for all the animals. Ewart went to Coffey's threshing this forenoon and finished plowing the fall wheat stubble behind Jestins place. I attended Robert Mc Williams threshing. Wm. Barber & John Weatherston are threshing for him. they threshed all day. they have to come back again as Robert had not room in his granary for the grain on account of having his old wheat yet on hand. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this afternoon. our smallest white sow (Barbers) pigged this evening, she has eight pigs living, one was killed by one of our other young pigs which is inclined to be ravenous. {Margin} 2 threshing on hand John Coffey and Robt. Mc Williams - finished plowing the fall wheat stubble. TUESDAY 13 Continues fine, but dry and warm. Ewart has plowed in the south front field. he has found it very dry and hard plowing. the flies trouble the horses a good deal. I have been busy to day fixing up the pig pen for putting up our pigs. they are going back now on account of the stubbles getting bare of grain, we had the pea land rather thickly strewn with peas but they have got well licked up now. {Margin} Johny got 79 lbs oats WEDNESDAY 14 No change in the weather, but appearances seen to indicate a change. Geo. Marshall tells me that the papers speak of the probabilities being for unsettled weather, hope it may be true and that much rain will fall, it is seldom that so great a drouth afflicts the country so late in the season. Ewart has been at John Webbs threshing with the team all day. I made a rack for the stone boat and Josie Mc Gregor and I have drawn in some of the stove wood to the wood house we also drove the cattle twice to Johnys watering place, our wells are getting low and we dont like to be too hard on them. I put up the �hogs to fatten, there are 2 of the youngest litter for fattening that have taken to killing chickens by wholesale, the nasty brutes deliberately tear them to pieces. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 15 1898 A very welcome rain fell this forenoon. I think it is the best shower that has fallen for a long time, although it is very far short of being sufficient for the great want that now exists. Ewart was again at Webbs with the team this forenoon, he got home about 11 oclock, they were delayed some with the heavy shower. Josie and I have drawn in with Fred and the stone boat quite a bit of the stove wood this afternoon. this is the day that Hammond of Bracebridge, the wife murderer, is to be hung the word has not come forward yet of the event having taken place but, no doubt, it has come off. FRIDAY 16 Very fine day. cooler and much more pleasant than when roasted up for days as we have been in the past. we have just got a rest from the regular pumping of water that we have for a long time now had to do. I hope more rain will soon follow otherwise our pumping will have to be resumed again. Ewart finished up the plowing of the south front field at about 3 or 4 oclock P.M. and commenced plowing in the pea land afterwards. he and Maggie hitched up the horse & buggie and drove over to Mc Kenzies after night. {Margin} Johny got 76 lbs oats in own admission - we did not know of it. SATURDAY 17 A little warmer turn, and looks somewhat unsettled in the weather. I have piled up the stove wood in the wood house that was drawn yesterday and drawn in some fresh loads to day. Josie gave me some help although it looks rather too much like work for him after doing it some time. Ewart has plowed in the pea field all day, although the sheets are on the horses they are tormented with the flies and it makes them unsteady at their work. Josie and I took a drive up to the saw mill this afternoon. I wished to see if I could get some 2nd class lumber. I think there will be some available next week. we were called on by an old neighbour, Eugene Wright, now of Chicago, this evening. Sunday 18 �A fine day. Ewart, Maggie & Josie rode twice to Everton meeting to day. Margaret & I took a walk down to Webbs in the evening. we kept pretty close to the house all day. SEPTEMBER MONDAY {19} 1898 {Transcriber's note - for the next two pages William does not cross out the typed date and handwrite in the correct date.} A very fine day. cool, but pleasant, it is an agreeable change to have the air some cooler than what has prevailed for such a long time in August & September. Ewart has plowed all day in pea land. I have been the afternoon at the stove wood drawing in. the pile has become quite small now outside. I repaired Ewart's shoes this forenoon and did up some other chores. John Webb was good enough to come and offer to take in our lambs into his rape and I accepted, with thanks, we re-marked them and took them right down before dinner, it was very kind of him. the water has begun to run in our creek but has not reached our watering place yet. we sold our apples to day to Millman for $1.00 & $1.25 fall and winter respectively. Minnie Tovell paid us a visit to day. {Margin} drawing the stove wood to the wood house - put the lambs into John Webbs rape field - sold the apples to Millman TUESDAY {20} The dry, cool weather still prevails. I sincerely wish this terrible drouth would get broken up. the great heat that has prevailed with the high winds also have been the cause of drying up everything. we tried the driving of our cattle through to Johny's watering place but it is difficult to get along with them as they get mixed up with his cattle. we therefore now take them to the Town line bridge, which is less stagnant now since the rain of last Thursday. Ewart finished up the plowing of the pea land and commenced to plow in the back field (south) we intend putting it in root &c. next year, and will only plow it once this fall. {Margin} Johny got 79 lbs of oats this morning - Jersey cow & red heifer (Black) to Mc Williams to day WEDNESDAY {21} A very fine day, cool forenoon but warmer afternoon. I attended a clearing bee at Richard Mc Williams swamp to day. there was quite a gathering of the neighbours especially in the afternoon, and they got a very good job done. the swamps now are �pretty dry. Robert Mc William's team was drawing stumps and logs all day also one of Richards teams, and R. J. Kerr with his grey horse. Ewart was harrowing to day at what is to be plowed again, there is yet a good piece of the back field yet to do. {Margin} attended a "Bee" at Richd. Mc Williams swamp. - harrowing the land that has to be plowed again SEPTEMBER THURSDAY {22} 1898 Dull this morning and looked as if rain or some change in the weather was impending. Ewart and I just had time to get one load of stones off the fall wheat ground before dinner, and after dinner the rain came on, although it fell lightly still it was enough to make it unpleasant if work be exposed to it. Ewart finished the harrowing of the plowed land by between 10 & 11 oclock when he and I met to begin the stoning of the fall wheat land. before that, I drew in with Fred and the stone boat wheeled in with the wheelbarrow all the chips and small pieces of the stove wood off the ground where the pile of wood stood. there is a goodly pile and will boil the kettle quite a time. we cleaned up 5 bags of fall wheat for a grist. it weighs 11 bushels & 10 lbs { Margin} welcome rain. - cleared the yard of the wood chips - finished harrowing - cleaning up wheat for grist FRIDAY {23} Quite a heavy rain last night. this is about the first rain of any consequence since the drouth set in in July. I went down to the watering place this morning and there is plenty of water now, it never was so long dry before that I remember of. it must be between 6 and 8 weeks since we had water for the stock in our watering place. I took the grist of wheat to the mill this forenoon, also 2 bags peas & oats for chop, 244 lbs. I paid the 150 lbs flour we lately got at the mill out of the grist, and brought 258 lbs flour home, which makes 408 lbs out of 11 bushels & 10 lbs wheat, which is 37 lbs to the bushel. there was 30 lbs short of the weight in the whole output, but Will exchanged 2 bushels Manitoba wheat, which costs them 90¢ per bushel, to improve the quality of the flour, which accounts for the shortness in weight. Ewart plowed this afternoon, and I drove Josie Mc Gregor down to Rockwood Six oclock train which was a half hour late. I had a dissagreeable drive home as it rained all the way, and part of the way down also. {Margin} took grist to Everton Mill. 11 bushels wheat and some chopped stuff. - took Josie Mc Gregor to the train this evening - plowing this afternoon - quite a rain fall last night and this afternoon �SATURDAY (24} Dull and unpromising looking this morning, but although there was little or no sunshine it held up all day. Maggie and her Mother drove Fred & buggie to Guelph to day. they had 22 lbs butter & 8 doz. eggs. 19¢ for 2 lbs butter. the remainder at 17¢ eggs 16½ per doz. Ewart attended Isaac Theaker's threshing to day. I had all the chores on my hands myself to day, and I plowed over ¾ of an acre besides, in the back (south field) field. the stony acre is somewhat rough on account of under stones but it is wonderfully changed to the better after all. I was much shocked to learn of the death, after they came home, of Andrew Tolton. he died last night about 11 oclock, and had hardly been an hour in bed, when he expired. Mrs Tolton heard him making some unnatural gurgling, and tried to wake him, but he had gone to the sleep that knows no waking. he had not been complaining, but, on the contrary, had considered himself particularly well in health. {Margin} Maggie and her Mother to Guelph to day to market. - Butter and Eggs. - "Andrew Tolton died last night." Sunday 24 A pleasant day. the sun came out shining nicely which felt good after the gloomy spell. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon and Ewart came home alone, and then drove off for all day again. Maggie returned at night. Margaret & I were alone all day excepting that we took a walk to Webbs awhile in the afternoon. {Margin} Ewart & Maggie to Everton this forenoon. Ewart then away all day. Margaret & I all day at home excepting awhile at Webbs SEPTEMBER MONDAY 26 1898 A very fine day but very high wind, which is not a good thing for the apple crop, as much of the fruit is being blown off the trees. Ewart went to the finishing up of Isaac Theaker's threshing and he returned home between 10 & 11 oclock A.M. I did up the chores and plowed till Ewart came home, when he took the plow. I then chored round the place all afternoon, cleaning out the pig pen, and wheeled on the barrow no less than 5 big loads of cow manure that had gathered where they were being fed with corn. there is plenty of water now in the watering place so there is no trouble on that score. I drove down to Everton after tea, accompanied by Maggie and her Mother, to hear Mr Glassford and the Baptist Minister of Guelph lecture on Prohibition, they were both good speakers. Ewart stayed at home and it was fortunate he did, because his Uncle Thomas and �Hanah Stephens came along with horse & buggie to stay all night. they are on their way to the funeral tomorrow. {Margin} old Mr Rossel was buried to day. - Uncle Thomas is here to night and was a pall bearer at the funeral. he is on his way to Guelph to be present at his brother Andrews burial to morrow - Threshing at Isaac Theakers - Lecture on Prohibition - cut some corn and drew it in. TUESDAY 27 Cool air, but a very fine day, bright sunshine and pleasant. Ewart has plowed all day excepting that he had to do all the chores at night. Margaret & I drove to Guelph after getting dinner, which was about 12.30. the funeral hour was 3 oclock and we reached Guelph about 2.30. there was quite a large gathering soon after we arrived, a Mr Laird to whom Edward Tolton introduced me, spoke on the occasion. his theme was the nature of Death that comes upon all men, and the resurrection of those who die in Christ. he spoke in glowing terms of the Character of Andrew Tolton their deceased brother. they lifted just about 4 oclock and a large procession drove to the Union Cemetery. we had tea at Willies, where John Mc Kenzie, Bella & children met Margaret & I. we left for home at 8.30 and arrived home about 11 oclock. A Mr Clay, a grocery man of Guelph committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver. WEDNESDAY 28 A very fine day, a little warmer, the temperature seems to be tending to the warmer turn. Ewart drove in to Guelph to day with Fred and buggy. he wishes to order a suit of clothes at R.E. Nelson's. I plowed all forenoon, after doing the chores, in the south back field, there will be another good half days plowing to do to finish it. after dinner I cut a quantity of corn for the horses and drew it to the barn and started up to the saw mill at about 4 oclock and got a load of cull lumber for the sheep house building. there was, Mr Gow, thought about 700 feet but he gave it to me for 3 dollars as he thought that perhaps the quality was not up to the last load. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 29 1898 Continues very fine weather, the sun shines out clear and the nights also are beautiful as there has been clear and splendid shining of the moon. Ewart finished plowing the south back field by dinner time. afternoon he began the drawing off the stones on the fall wheat ground and took off four loads. John Mc Kenzie and I drove up to Oustic and �recorded our votes for Prohibition, on the way up we called at Mc Cutcheons and measured the wood that John cut for him. Mc Cutcheon had it piled too high for to pass as 4 feet, he allowed it to be called 4½ feet high on the shorter pile, so that the longer one was allowed to pass at 4 feet high, as they were both high he need not have stuck at giving him his measure but he is a very kean man I reckon. {Margin} I paid the binder twine to day getting our note cancelled ($8.00.) FRIDAY 30 A fine day. weather warmer than in the past while. Ewart and I have been taking off the stones on the fall wheat ground. I did not feel extra well as it was rather hot round in that sheltered nook. we finished the job up by about 5 oclock, taking off nine loads to day which makes 14 loads after the plowing. I have made a mess of my page by lifting my ink bottle by the cork. October SATURDAY 1 Another beautiful day. Ewart plowed this forenoon in the fall wheat land, we have commenced our second plowing there. afternoon he drove to Guelph with "Fred & buggie to get his coat fitted. Maggie went in with Lizzie this morning. she returned with Ewart. she had 5 lbs butter. & 7½ doz eggs. 18¢ and 16¢ respectively. I have been busy fixing up the pig pen to day changing the yard so as both doors open out to the end yard. I had 3 posts to take out and plant again and the board fence to build again with new stretchers. Johny helped me a little while so as to let me away to get King shod all round I had it done at Hoskins. reset the old shoes 40¢ unpaid. Sunday 2 Beautiful weather, but rain would be welcome. I had not much rest this forenoon trying to make the pigs comfortable. Geo. Loree & Mary visited us this afternoon also Mr Seytone to tea. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton twice to day OCTOBER MONDAY 3 1898 A very hot day, quite warm & close enough for July. Johny took a load of apples (23 barrells) 3 for us and 20 for himself, he had our team and Ewart plowed with Johnys team. they were very warm and not very steady, Ewart would much rather have our own �team, the young mare is too quick for old Jeenie. Maggie has been at Everton all day helping Mary & Bella to make a dress for the latter. I have had a busy day with the chores and carrying bedding for the pigs, also pulled 8 rows of mangolds and took the leaves all off so they are ready for loading. Johny paid me four dollars as his share of the note for the binder twine. Geo. Mc Williams was along with Johny with a load of apples (25 Barrells) and his rack broke down, they had to unload all the Barrells and load them up again making a lot of trouble. TUESDAY 4 Quite a change in the weather, from the hot, sultry spell that has prevailed some time we now have it cooler and quite dull and lowering. a light rain has been falling a good part of the day, not enough to keep people indoors but enough to make it somewhat dissagreeable to do outdoor work. Ewart has been plowing the most of the day. he had to quit awhile before dinner on account of the rain being a little heavier. I began to take up the mangolds but the tops became so wet as to make it too dissagreeable work to continue at. I repaired Maggie's shoes and sewed up a tug on Duffields Single harness. WEDNESDAY 5 Dull this morning and a little rain fell about six oclock. the clouds cleared off about 10 oclock and we had sunshine the most of the day afterwards. Ewart ploughed all forenoon and after dinner he plowed again till ½ past 2, when he brought up the plow and we hitched to the wagon, and drew in the mangolds there were about 5½ loads well filled up but no {shekings} on the wagon. I pulled and topped the balance while Ewart drove up the loads and unloaded them. I pulled about 9 rows and helped to fill the wagon it was late before I started out and I did some repairing to a tug for their single harness (Duffields) shoe of Johny's OCTOBER THURSDAY 6 1898 Heavy frost last night but not the killer that we had earlier in the season that cut off our potatoe tops so badly. I do not notice any particular damage through it. I cut down all our corn this afternoon lest we should get another frost that would spoil it. our women are picking the snow apples to day, they have been falling off rather badly on account of the high winds prevailing. Ewart has been plowing in the fall wheat land. Barber and Weatherston have had a break down with their threshing machine at Wm. Theakers and �we will all be delayed accordingly. Johny expects to thresh tomorrow afternoon and Monday forenoon. Webb's sale in the afternoon interferes. FRIDAY 7 Not so frosty as last night and this day throughout has been some warmer than yesterday. Ewart has plowed all day again in the 25 acre corner, (fall wheat ground) he thinks he will be pretty well through it tomorrow. we sold our young mare (Maude) this forenoon, to Mr Leeson of Brampton, for 90 dollars. I think I should have held her at 100 as I at first intended as he was but a very short time in concluding to take her, and he said different times that he liked her. I prepared the barrels in the orchard, 4 of them, got them at Richd. Mc Williams and helped them some to pick apples. Colin Campbell and his Mother called this afternoon, they staid to tea and fed their horse before driving to Guelph. {Margin} I borrowed 137 lbs peas from R. Morton and 275 previous making now 412 lbs altogether. Bags included SATURDAY 8 Fair weather. Johny has thrashed to day after dinner Ewart plowed this forenoon and helped at the threshing afternoon. Maggie and her Mother were at the apples to day. {Margin} Johny got 84 lbs oats OCTOBER MONDAY 10 1898 A fine day. Ewart plowed this forenoon attended Johny's threshing this forenoon but, like the rest of us went to the sale in the afternoon. I walked down after dinner to John Webb's sale, it was said to start at one oclock, but it was 2 oclock before they began. I was installed as Clerk, right away, I objected on account of not being able to hear well and distinctly, but they would not take no for an answer, so I had to do it with Dougald Robertson helping me to finish up the business at night, in drawing notes, making up accounts &c. I bought a cow for $37.75, and a Robe $2.00, 2 loads of hay $7.25 - altogether $47.00 due in a year. TUESDAY 11 �A very rainy day. Johny got his threshing done about 10 oclock this forenoon and the rain was on before he was done. they then moved the machine here and the men hung round awhile thinking we might thresh but eventually they left as they concluded it was too wet to thresh on account of the horse walk even it partially cleared up. this is the evening of the gathering at Webb's to make the presentation of the easy chairs and an address. a fine gathering was present about 8 oclock P.M. with their baskets. Dr. Mc Cullough was voted chairman, John Sunter read the address John Hindley replied, and otherwise, through the evening, entertained the meeting. several said a few words and musical recitations made up a pleasant programme until one oclock in the morning WEDNESDAY 12 Rockwood Show day. fine weather for a wonder. after all the rain the surroundings were very mucky, but the land soon dried up very much. I hitched up the horse and buggy and Maggie and her Mother and I drove down to the show after dinner. there was a good attendance considering the dull morning. I heard them say there were $215.05 taken at the gate. 15¢ admission. we had tea at David Stewarts before starting for home. John Mc Kenzie & family were there also Willie from Guelph. OCTOBER THURSDAY 13 1898 Another rainy day, it is astonishing how easy it seems to rain this week. we did our threshing to day and a very dissagreeable job it was. the horse walk broke up rather badly but the other work went on very well. I think we have about 150 or 160 bushels of peas, about 70 or 80 of wheat and perhaps 150 of oats. I paid the threshers 9 dollars for the whole threshing, it was a bare day & half, but they thresh charge 7 dollars a day this season, and I think they are reasonable with us. FRIDAY 14 A very rainy forenoon, and now and again rain in the afternoon, a very bad day for Erin Show. Ewart drove over to it but Maggie did not go. they say there was no rain at the Exhibition after a heavy shower about noon, they are all well bedraggled however, and mired up. Margaret & I drove over to Edward Toltons this forenoon, we found Mrs Tolton in a sort of Comatose state, and did not speak, her 2 sisters Mrs Reid of Georgetown, and Mrs Dick near Ashgrove were there. Ewart drove over to Erin Show this afternoon taking "Fred" and the bugggy after we returned from Toltons. we had "Doc" down there �so Ewart had a fresh horse. John Mc Kenzie and Bella were at the show, and Colin Campbell and Jeenie from Guelph. they were keener than I would be, it was a long drive in bad weather. SATURDAY 15 Cold last night and cooler to day. the sky however, has got clear of much of the murky clouds that has prevailed now for the greater part of the week, and the water abounding every where is now getting a chance to soak away. Ewart has attended Richd. Mc Williams threshing all day. I would have liked to see the plow going, but there are too many things out of order so that I could not undertake to plow. I levelled down the horse walk which had got terribly cut up by the threshing during the rain. I also hauled the corn together and piled it against the fence, brought over the fanning mill from Johnys to clean up the muddle in the barn, sewed up rippings in little Willies shoes &c. we had another call from the horse buyer giving vent to his dissatisfaction. Sunday 16 Beautiful day. warm sunshine and very pleasant. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton twice to day. Margaret and I drove down to see Mrs Edward Tolton, the doctor was there, he says she is in a critical state, although there are no additional bad symptoms she is getting weaker on account of not being able to take nourishment OCTOBER MONDAY 17 1898 A very fine fall day, moderately cool forenoon, but it became colder afternoon and quite cold at night. Ewart attended Richd. Mc Williams threshing to day. they finished up about 4 oclock P.M. and Ewart helped a little while to pick apples. Maggie and her Mother have been picking quite awhile to day. Wm. Tindal and I have been cutting the timber required to put up our Sheep pen. I also hauled it out of the bush into the clearing by "Doc", and we brought home on the wagon all the posts excepting one that is on the lane, we have eight posts, 13 girts 18 feet long, and 13 rafters, and a 36 foot plate. TUESDAY 18 Rather dull this forenoon, and it broke out to be a very wet afternoon. Robert Jestin threshed till between 3 & 4 oclock, when they quit. Johny was there and ran down at �noon and hauled in his apples that were barreled in the orchard. we also drew in 10 barrels when it showed for a protracted rain. I wrote the report of Webb's address & presentation last night, and mailed it this morning to Guelph to be inserted in the Mercury. I also got a new shoe put on Doc (Paid) at Robertsons and a bag of shorts at the mill 50¢ paid. Ewart and I cleaned & bagged the mixed grain on the barn floor after the threshing, (5 bags) we put up the cows this evening in the stable, they were so cold and comfortless outside. WEDNESDAY 19 Cleared up through the night, the stars were shining this morning which was a welcome sight after all the dismal weather of yesterday. we had the wagon all to prepare this morning to take the pigs to Guelph, and also the run way &c. we had quite a job getting ready but I started about 9 oclock, or 10 minutes before getting into about 11.20. I had the hogs weighed and my check for $25.55 before 12 oclock, they hustled my 4 pigs into another man's rack, and I was saved the journey up to the hog yard. the 3 pigs weighed 575, and the small one 115. I wanted the remaining 3 to be alone otherwise would not have taken the small one away. Berber took 25¢ off him for being so light. I got $4.10 per 100, now it is under $4.00. I had dinner at Willies. I sent 7 dollars for T. Tolton to A McGregor. I also paid R.E. Nelson $18.00 for Ewart's suit of clothes. it rained again this afternoon. the folks at home picked some apples for packing to day OCTOBER THURSDAY 20 1898 A very fine day, sunshine and warm. I have been busy picking apples to day. Maggie and her mother have also been at the same work. Ewart attended John Mc Kenzies threshing to day, they got through between 2 & 3 oclock. Mc Leans steamer - Ewart helped at the apples after returning home. I drew a lot into the barn this forenoon and Ewart drew the balance in before night fall. after tea I drove down to Everton for the mail, and also got 25¢ worth oatmeal at Marshall's, Wilson's and Fergus. I just heard to night that Mrs James Rea on our Town line dropped dead this morning. a fine and healthy looking person she was, but death comes to all and sometimes very unexpectedly. I got 100 lbs wire nails at Marshalls, 25 lbs shingle, 10 lbs 2½, about the same of 5 & 6 inch spikes, the balance 3 inch, price $2.50 paid. FRIDAY 21 �Weather changed to the bad again, we have had a very wet afternoon, the forenoon was dull and threatning with some rain also, the land is getting quite wet now. I wish our potatoes had been up before so much wet came. Ewart has been at Duffield's threshing all day, they did not finish. Wm. Tindall has been here to day, he helped me to draw up the rafters and stretchers from the bush to day. I also drew up the stick for the plate. I agreed to give him his price for putting up the building, $10.00 for all the job, and I dig the holes and score hack the plate. SATURDAY 22 Unsettled weather still prevails. Wm. Tindal has been working at the rafters &c. under cover of the cattle shed. he score hacked and hewed the plate in the afternoon, when it cleared up. I helped him some after returning from the funeral. Margaret & I took "Doc" and buggy and attended the funeral of Mrs James Rea, on the town line. the doctors say it was apoplexy that took Mrs Rea off. she lived two hours after being struck, but never spoke. there was a very large crowd at the funeral. she was buried in the grounds on their own corner. Sunday 23 A fine day, but cooler than has prevailed for some time back. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton this forenoon. Willie drove out from Guelph and took Maggie down to Everton in the ev'g. Mrs Duffield from Rockwood, and Henry & wife paid us a visit this afternoon and evening OCTOBER MONDAY 24 1898 A fine day. we put on the wagon rack this morning and Ewart took in a load of furniture for Webbs. I had a pain in my shoulder so that I could not lift very well above my head, and as there were quite a number at the loading up I did not go. Wm. Tindal was wanting the holes dug for the posts of the sheep house, so I let them get the things loaded without me going, it was about 11 oclock before they got away. Henry Duffield and Robert Mc Williams helped to load, our Johny was also there awhile. I dug 3 post holes and had the posts put in and fitted & filled in, other 2 were nearly ready too, they are 4 feet deep. I got the spoon shovel at Robert Mc Williams. TUESDAY 25 �Another fine day for a wonder, it is rare to find 2 days consecutively fine just now. Ewart finished plowed at the 2nd plowing of the fall wheat land - the patch on the 25 acres. I finished digging the post holes shortly after dinner to day, and we got some help to put up the plate and the rafters, we had Henry Duffield, Robert Mc Williams, Richard Mc Williams, and our Johny besides ourselves. we were not long in getting the pieces all up and spiked. it looks to be a good substantial building. the apple packers are busy at Johnys to day, they intend being with us tomorrow. I drove up to Mimosa this evening to hear Mr Stratton M.P.P. speaking in behalf of Mr Gibson, he is a fluent speaker, and appealed hard for the people to vote for Gibson next Thursday. WEDNESDAY 26 Rain to day in the forenoon, not very heavy but heavy enough to stop the work. the apple packers were with us this forenoon and packed 11 barrels, 9 barrels winters and 2 sweetings. I took the white (Barber) sow over to Kerrs this forenoon. Ewart finished plowing at the back fall wheat patch and brought up the plough. this afternoon he and I rigged up the wagon with the rack so as to take down the apples to Rockwood tomorrow. Mr & Mrs John Webb called on us this evening. John is staying round for a couple of days so as to keep his vote legal for tomorrow. {Margin} "Barber sow away to day" OCTOBER THURSDAY 27 1898 Very hard frost last night and this has been a very cold day throughout although it became a little milder later in the afternoon. Ewart drove to Rockwood to day with the apples, we had partly loaded on our own wagon and rack when Johny came along wishing us to take 13 barrels for him, so they got Robert Mc Williams wagon and rack and he took the 24 barrels, and our 6 empties. it was between 9 & 10 oclock before they got away. they returned between 3 & 4 oclock. Ewart was ready for his dinner. Wm. Tindal worked away this forenoon although finding it too cold, he went away to help Robert Jestin this afternoon. Millman paid Johny and us a dollar a barrel for the T. Sweetings although having reduced the price to 75¢ per Barrel. we have started to put the cows in the stable at night FRIDAY 28 �Much milder to day, and it has been fair and fine. the ground was hard frozen however this morning. I drove up to the saw mill this forenoon to get some more lumber, had hard work to get what I wanted. I only got about 200 feet of 2nd class inch for sheeting, and 70 feet of basswood to help make the doors. we would rather have something else for doors as basswood rots easily when exposed to the weather. I also bought a square of second class shingle 50¢, and a square of 1st class $1.40. for Mrs Peavoys house, Everton, $3.60 in all. Ewart and I plowed up 12 rows of Potatoes this afternoon and picked them up. there seemed to be fully 12 bags, we shovelled them into the root house window. Maggie & her Mother are preparing to go to Guelph tomorrow. {Margin} at the saw mill to day got lumber and shingle $3.60 SATURDAY 29 A most beautiful day, bright sunshine and warm. it is certainly a very pleasant change from the cold and wet weather we have lately experienced. Ewart plowed up 7 rows of potatoes this forenoon and we picked them into the wagon and hauled them in before dinner, he then plowed up 9 rows after dinner and Albert Heffernan helped him after 3 oclock to pick up after I left to attend the raising at Wm. Suttons. the building he put up for sheep & hogs was composed of the old frame barn set up on a high stone wall. the upper part he means to use as a drive house. the timbers were very heavy. I rode over with Johny. we all grudged to leave the roots on so fine a day. {Margin} Maggie and her Mother at Guelph to day they had 30 lbs of Butter for which they got from Millman17¢ per lb - they also had 16 doz. eggs @ 16¢ Sunday 30 Very misty and damp this forenoon, with a little rain fall, partially cleared this afternoon, and the evening was fine. Maggie and Ewart drove to Everton twice to day. John Mc Kenzie & family visited us to day, had dinner & supper with us. OCTOBER MONDAY 31 1898 A very fine day. it has been very valuable to us in getting a good job done in potatoe lifting. Gus Heffernan came this morning to help us at the potatoe picking. Albert has gone to help his Aunt Mrs Geo. Coughlin. Maggie helped us to pick potatoes too to day. we took in 2 loads one in the forenoon and one afternoon, we think there are about 3½ wagon box fulls, the "Peerless Savoys" are a much better crop than the "Empire �States." I had to fix up the potatoe bin and run way, which, with other chores kept me away from the picking quite a while. Henry Duffield took one of our "Weather" lambs to Rockwood with his own, he sold his for 4¼ per 100. I killed and dressed another "Weather" , a very small one for our own use. Wm. Tindal is fencing this week over at Scotts, 2nd line Eramosa as soon as done there he means to complete our building {Margin} sent four dollars to pay assts. & dues for John Mc Kenzie and myself. I sent 50¢ over plus last month. November TUESDAY 1 Frost last night, and to day has been a little cooler, although fine for picking potatoes, we finished up the potatoe digging and picking shortly after dinner. after that we tried the cultivator to throw up the covered potatoes, it chocked up too easily however, and we reverted to the harrows, we gathered quite a few potatoes, by going twice over the ground with the harrows. it was about 5 oclock when we finished up, and Ewart had little enough time to empty the load and take back the cultivator. Gus went home to night. I paid him 70¢ for his 2 days work. Maggie helped us to day. She topped some turnips this afternoon. Johny has been drawing in turnips to day. NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 2 A beautiful day, bright sunshine and fine and fair. if we have a few days of such weather ahead it will be grand for getting in our turnips. Maggie helped us top the turnips this forenoon and we finished them before the regular dinner time at 11.30 A.M. after noon we all worked at the apples, we hand picked a few, but the greater part we just shook them off the trees, it is hard to get at the outside limbs of those snow apple trees. we hauled them all in before night there were ten barrels and 7 or 8 bags. we intend taking the snow apples to market as soon as possible. Johny has nearly finished drawing in his turnips. we hope for fine weather wherein to take in ours. bought a pair of suspenders & spectacles from "Cheap John" 50¢. NOVEMBER THURSDAY 3 1898 Another very fine day, looks much like indian summer it is so mild and beautiful. we have been drawing in the turnips to day. we run the two wagons and Ewart has emptied the loads while I drew them in. Maggie and her mother have helped in the field. we have taken in 10 loads to day. Johny let us have his team after 4 oclock and Ewart harrowed �out the greater part of the turnips after that time. our turnips are a fair size but they will not pan out as they have done in some former years. Ewart brings news of Mrs Mc Kenzie, Senr. having had her shoulder put out of place the other day, also that Mary Loree is unwell. rumours of war again in the papers to day. England & France seem to have difficulty to arrange their differences, it is to be hoped they will not resort to war. FRIDAY 4 A most beautiful day, warm and pleasant sunshine and just the thing for working among the turnips. we took in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon, and 9 afternoon, we, perhaps could have taken in 10 but we quit a trifle earlier on account of wishing to take a drive out after supper. Maggie and her Mother and I drove down to Everton to see Mary, who we heard was rather unwell, we found her better than she had been, and improving. on our way home we drove round by Mc Kenzies to see Mrs Mc Kenzie. She was also some better but she has got a bad shake. the doctor says her heart is weak and causes her some of her trouble, her arm is tied to her chest and has to be kept still for fear of again going out of place. {Margin} 14 loads of turnips in to day making now 24 loads. SATURDAY 5 Weather threatning this forenoon, and rain began to fall by noon, and kept wet all afternoon. we drew in the balance of the turnips 8 loads before the rain. we had about ½ a load more that we had to load and take in while it rained, we had tried, by loading heavy for a few loads, to take them all in by 8 loads but failed, so that we have nearly 33 loads in all. Ewart cleaned up the barn this afternoon, and opened a way through the side of the chaff pile from the barn to the house passage. I had other chores in hand. Sunday 6 Rather dissagreeable to day, cold and wet, although the rain has not been heavy. Willie & Jeenie accompanied by Wm. Waller, wife & children drove out from Guelph. Jeenie remained here while the rest went to Jestins. Willie drove down to Everton to get the doctor up to see his mother who has been suffering from fever &c. and a pain below her shoulder. the doctor thinks it is "Grip". {Margin} Great storm of wind last night. I got up through the night to fix the shed on the end NOVEMBER MONDAY 7 1898 �A flurry of snow last night and the frost has hardened the ground somewhat, it had rather a windy appearance. Mary was with us last night staying with her mother. Mr Seytonne drove up for her. Ewart and I have been busy all day trying to fix up things so as to get at the plowing, it is getting late now, and we may be shut out before long. we took over Johnys wagon and harrows, and then put on our rack on our own wagon and brought the 2 loads of hay from Wilsons that I bought of him at Webb's sale. After doing that, we took up about 2 bushels of potatoes in our garden patch, and our other chores kept us till night. Mother is some better to day, she has had visitors, Mrs Jestin, Lizzie, Mr & Mrs Mc Williams, and Bella Mc Kenzie. TUESDAY 7 8 A fine day for work, somewhat overcast, but pleasant, and sunshine betimes. Mother is considerably better to day. she got up out of bed this afternoon and came down stairs, she has got quite a shake for the short time. Ewart plowed the corn ground and quite a piece of the front adjoining, we always now plow the corn patch the opposite way to the front. I had quite a job cleaning and fixing up our pulper for work. got it started and after doing some other chores, drove down to Everton mill, got a bag of shorts and 50¢ oatmeal, paid a dollar for the whole. Called at Marys for some bread. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove over this evening to see Mother. she has had quite a number of visitors. Willie called as he was on his way to Mimosa, he says he has arranged to stop in their present house till spring. {Margin} a letter from Brother Meaford. WEDNESDAY 9 Overcast all day, and quite a bit of snow has fallen which has almost all melted away this evening. Ewart plowed a portion of the forenoon and also afternoon but it has not been pleasant work to day. we were called on this forenoon by Henry Duffield and David Robertson. I have been doing up some necessary chores, and this afternoon cut up some wood in the wood house, and fixed and put up the doors on the wood house. I have the pulper going now and have put up the steer, we intend to fatten for the first time. Margaret is considerably better to day, and has been down stairs all afternoon. NOVEMBER THURSDAY 10 1898 Quite a windy and stormy day, considerable snow has fallen, and little comfort or pleasure could be experienced by being exposed to the weather, the plow is stopped �now anyway by being too much snow. Dougald Robertson drove up in his buggy accompanied by his son Willie to day, and purchased one of our ram lambs. I let him have his choice for five dollars. he picked on one from a Croft ewe, he was a twin, the other one is also from a Croft ewe but is a single lamb and they just weigh about alike, 128 lbs. he pays me in January. we brought in all the sheep and put up all the cattle, all their feed outside is covered with snow and it is very uncomfortable to be outside now. I feel sorry now that Willie Tindal did not finish up our sheep house when he was at it. FRIDAY 11 Frosty enough to keep all the snow that has fallen, and there is now quite a covering perhaps 4 or 5 inches. Ewart and I sorted and bagged 10 bags of snow apples to take to Guelph tomorrow, we brought over the democrat and greased it, also loaded up the apples and drew them into the barn. Ewart drove "Doc" to Everton afterwards and got a front new shoe put on him by Robertson, he did not pay for it. I had all the stock to see after myself as Ewart was late in getting back. the cattle are ackward to tie up as they have been changed from their last years stalls. SATURDAY 12 A little milder to day, and the snow has been soft although it has not wasted much. Ewart and I started for Guelph at sharp seven this morning, we got in in fair time but as the apples were a great drag, we had a terrible job disposing of them. I sold Mr Stovell 4 bags @ $1.60, as part pay for a pump for the house well. gave one to Willie, and sold the other 3 @ 50¢, 40.35, 45.25 respectively. got a pair long boots each, and a pair overshoes for Ewart $5.90 altogether. also an overcoat for Ewart at Mc Donald $6.00. got our dinner and horses fed at Willies. I walked up and saw the Webbs for the first time in their house. they seem comfortable. I called round where Cap. Clark used to live in order to see him but he has moved. we were late in getting home to night. Sunday 13th Milder to day, the snow has been soft and has melted some. Maggie and Ewart have been at Everton twice. Mother and I have been at home all day. made up the No. 2 pills NOVEMBER MONDAY 14 1898 �Milder to day and snow is quite soft. Considerable waste has been made of the snow but, on the whole it is surprising how well it seems to keep. Ewart tried the plow this morning but there was too much snow to make anything like a passable job. Wm. Tindal started to put on the sheeting this morning and he was joined about 10 oclock by Thom Clark. they got along fairly well in the afternoon. the sun shone out a little warm, and made the roof very dry to what might have been expected. they got all the sheeting on and made all ready for the shingles and made quite a start at the shingling. I took up 2 Croft ewes to Henry Duffield's ram, we are using one of our own to the other ewes. Ewart & Maggie drove over to Mc Kenzies this evening. rolled the barrel of apples into the cellar. TUESDAY 15 Foggy this morning and it was some time before it cleared off, however it cleared up to be a fine day. Thom Clark drove over from home this morning and Wm. Tindal and he put in a faithful days work at the shingling. Tindal wanted to engage Johny for the day so that the most of the shingles could be put on. Johny however would not come, he wanted to draw out manure. made the doors and hung them. I helped them quite a bit however. I took back the peas to Robert Morton 412 lbs, and Robert bought our ram lamb, he paid me for it four dollars and a half ($4.50) after dinner I drove over to the Centre Inn and met the rest of the members of the "Board of Health" . they were all there a little ahead of me. we wound up our business for the year, and I have to prepare my report to the Council. {Margin} sold ram Lamb to Robt. Morton - paid back 412 lbs of peas to Robt. Morton WEDNESDAY 16 Foggy again, but turned out to be a fine day. Wm. Tindal was anxious to get some more help to shingle and offered our Johny either money or come back again to help him for it. Johny was drawing out manure and would not leave it. I helped him some. they got a good way up but the shingles are bad and they cant make very good headway. Ewart has been trying to plow but there is yet too much snow for getting along any way well. {Margin} "Board of Health Meeting." NOVEMBER THURSDAY 17 1898 �Foggy again this morning but it cleared up to be a fine day, it was really very fine in the afternoon. Thom Clark and Wm. Tindal worked on till dinner time, and then quit so that they could attend the sale. I also hitched up and Margaret and I drove over to the sale too, (Coughlins) I wanted to get a horse collar for King but was about half an hour too late, they started to sell about noon. there were a number of them sold and I was dissapointed. there was a terribly large crowd there and things seemed to be bought up pretty lively. we left for home between 3 and 4 oclock, calling at Everton for the mail, and also drove round by Mc Kenzies, where we had our tea and paid quite a whiles visit. I paid Wm. Tindal ten dollars to day, and told him I would yet give him another dollar when finished. {Margin} Geo. Coughlin estate Auction Sale. - Paid ten dollars to Wm. Tindal FRIDAY 18 Weather somewhat unsettled and some rain fell this forenoon, it was fairer afternoon however and the rest of the day was not so bad. Thom Clark and Wm. Tindal finished up the building by dinner time to day. they might have been done a little earlier but for the rain. the weather has not been very good for working at a building this week, but they have persisted well and have at last finished. I paid Wm. Tindal another dollar to day, and he and Clark drove away to go to James Talbots to build fences, they have been very anxious to get done here so as to get at that work. Ewart had to quit the cross plowing it was so soft, and he started to plow some of the sod. {Margin} Wm. Tindal finished the building to day noon - I gave him a dollar more than bargained for. SATURDAY 19 Colder again and somewhat overcast, it looks as if we might have another fall of snow. Ewart has plowed some at the sod to day again. he also plowed some in front field this afternoon. I have had a days choring and fixing up around the building. I piled in the lumber into the building and gathered up and wheeled into the wood house the short pieces of board &c. piling back turnips in root house and nailing slats on windows to keep out the fowls. we put rings in the snout of the Barber sow, she has been doing a lot of rooting lately. Sunday 20 �A fine day. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained and Ewart drove down the second time. Mother & I have been at home, called on by Robert Mc Williams, he is going to thresh tomorrow. NOVEMBER MONDAY 21 1898 Frost last night, and the land has been mucky the most of the day on account of the thawing out of the frost, it has been a very fine day throughout. I set up the leach for Mother this morning and looked after the cattle and stables, and then spent the rest of the time plowing in the front south field, I finished it all to head lands and potatoe garden. Ewart attended Robert Mc Williams threshing, they expected there would be but a very short day's work but it kept them humming away till near dark. Maggie and Ruth Mc Williams took their annual drive collecting for the Bible Society. they had a fine day for it. TUESDAY 22 A fine morning, but the sky was very red at sunrise and it soon became overcast and dull, and it began to rain about ten oclock. I took a drive up to the saw mill before dinner time to see if I could get some plank to fix up our pig house with, they have it and Mr Gow promised to keep it for me for some days, we are anxious to get our plowing completed. Ewart finished up the front south field and started in the field between the barns alongside the fall wheat. Mrs Morton paid our folks a visit this afternoon. Ewart clipped the hair off Fred's leg where it is supposed there is another spavin started and rubbed on a blister we obtained from Wm. Tindal. WEDNESDAY 23 Hard frost last night and this morning the ground is quite hard frozen. Ewart tried the plow but it was no use, it is seldom the land is so quickly frozen so as to shut out the plow. Ewart drove to Everton afternoon and got 1035 lbs shorts at the mill (13 bags) which he paid for, also the 2 bags he lately got, amounting in all to $8.20. 14 dollars per ton. Will Hortop told Ewart the price of shorts is going up, they are now in Guelph $15 a ton there. I have been fixing up around the new building and doing up the chores. Sent away a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, also one to Alex. Mc Gregor, containing 24 dollars as interest on note. �Thanksgiving day. NOVEMBER 24 1898 A fine day but quite frosty, the ground is getting quite hard now, there is no thawing through the day, and the roads are very rough in consequence. Mother and I being invited by George and Mary to a thanksgiving dinner at their house, we left home about 11 oclock and drove there, and put up our horse in the meeting house shed, we partook of our share of the turkey & plum pudding with Mr & Mrs Loree, Senr. and Mr Seytonne. George came also and had his dinner but could not stay as he was attending a threshing at Adam Weatherstons. we spent a very pleasant while indeed. Mr Seytonne had to leave a little early to attend a Social at Mimosa, he made me a present of a Book. Abe Lincolns, Speeches &c. I gave him a quarter dollar for another Book (paper cover) In his steps, "What would Jesus do." bought a pair of Boots for little Willie at Marshalls, 95¢ FRIDAY 25 Continues frosty and dry. the ground is now becoming like iron. it is nice dry footing but very rough. Ewart did up the chores and some fixing round this forenoon. I also had some fixing to attend to, after dinner we hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got between 5 & 600 feet of Cedar plank, Cull Class, which Mr Gow let me have for 2 dollars, and which I paid, a very cheap load of stuff. the road from the line into the mill is in an awful condition it is now frozen up however which makes it better than before. Bella drove here to day to see about Willie and took him away with her, he did not care to go home yet, and had a cry to himself on the head of it. he has been very contented and happy while here, over a week now. SATURDAY 26 A fine day, but wintry, there was quite a little fall of snow last night and the ground is all over white again once more. Johny drove to Guelph to day with the democrat. he got his new harness to day. Ewart and I have had a lot of fixing to do up to day, we piled away the lumber we brought from the mill and hung up and arranged implements in the driving house, cutting wood, fixing doors &c. the snow on the ground makes it cold and dissagreeable for the fowls and other stock and we have been providing for their comfort. the geese we have shut up in the old sheep pen and have a good chance there of feeding and otherwise seeing after them, the turkeys get the cattle shed where there is a roost provided for them. �Sunday 27 A fine day, moderate wintry weather and pleasant. George Loree accompanied Ewart & Maggie home from meeting, and returned with them in the evening. Willie took a run out from Guelph, he is taking Annie Abbott with him back, they are moving and they are getting Annie to help them. {Margin} George Loree. Willie from Guelph. NOVEMBER MONDAY 28 1898 A very fine winter day, the snow does not waste much - excepting where it is much travelled on, and as the roads were rough before the little snow came they soon get bare. I drove over to the Centre Inn and presented my report of the Board of Health, and got the money. $32.00 in all. I gave Mr Argo 5 dollars to hand to Mr Auld and paid over to D. Talbot 4 dollars and the same to Hugh Black. I also paid $13.00 to Dr Mc Cullough on the same business which left six dollars to myself. I also paid 2 dollars to the Dr for ourselves. I drove over to Mrs Coughlins and bought 2 old horse collars, for which I paid $1.75. I bought a lantern at Geo. Marshalls 70¢ and paid him also for the Boots I got for little Willie 95¢. I also sent four dollars ($4.00) over to Erin, for A.O.U.W. Ass'm'ts, which pays up to date, and 50¢ overplus to be applied on next months Ass'm't. Mother and I took a drive down to Mc Kenzies this evening. Johny took 3 fat hogs to Guelph to day. he got 4¼ & 3¼ for the sow TUESDAY 29 A very fine day, the temperature has been milder to day, & this afternoon the snow has been softer and melting a little. we have boiled 2 pots of turnips & potatoes for the turkeys to day. we had to fix up a place for the old sow to day as I notice her time is about up for pigging. Ewart has clipped Fred to day, he had him partly done before. we are asked to a sawing bee to morrow and I sharpened the saw this afternoon for it. Ewart and Maggie are over to Ospringe this evening to a S.S. Social held in the Church. I got Wm. Tindal to come down and look at our pig house this evening so that I could make preparations for fixing it some of these days. Johny killed 2 pigs to day for their own use. Robert Mc William was the butcher. WEDNESDAY 30 �Continues milder, some more snow but quite soft. Ewart attended a sawing Bee at Duffields to day. I have been very busy all day with the usual chores besides cleaning out the pigs. I got the cleaning out done mostly before dinner and then I hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got some scantling and 10 narrow boards of inch stuff, he called it 100 feet altogether and gave it to me for 75¢. he charges very reasonable for lumber when it is not first class. I got the stuff to day for fixing up the pig pen with. we are now boiling turnips & potatoes for the turkeys and mix it with pea meal. December THURSDAY 1 1898 Rather a snowy and stormy day, quite a little fall of snow, but not sufficient to make good sleighing. Ewart got a cold yesterday at the sawing Bee and he dont feel much like work to day. I have been preparing the pig house for going at the fixing up work of putting in 2 more pens in the south side of the house. Johny helped us out with the old furnace, we lifted the kettle out of the outside frame, the latter has got pretty well shaken up and nearly useless. I took out the stairs and other things and drew forward cedar logs to make sleepers for the balance of the floor. our oldest white sow piggied this evening late. she had eleven, but she overlaid one. {Margin} Barber "white sow pigged this evening - 10 pigs living" DECEMBER FRIDAY 2 A fine day again, wintry and a little cold, they say however the snow is not staying on the roads and the wheels will have to be resorted to again. Wm. Tindal has been working at the pig pen to day, and I laid the unfinished part of the floor. Tindal has the work pretty well forward on the one side, but there is quite a lot of work in fixing up those pens with a swinging apparatus above the trough. the trough stuff is also very hard (red beech) and dry and they are hard to make up. John Mc Kenzie and Bella & children were over this forenoon. John drove up to Mc Cutcheons for some of his articles, and our plow among them. Ewart went with him and drove them down home to him. SATURDAY 3 A fine day, mild and pleasant with sunshine clear & bright, the snow has melted fast this afternoon. Maggie and her mother started about 7 oclock this morning for Guelph. they took "Doc" and the buggy, a good many took the runners and wished before night they �had taken the wheels. they had butter & eggs, 16¢ for the former, 18¢ the latter. they were at Willies for dinner at their new house in the west end. they got back home in fair time. Wm. Tindal came back this morning and worked all day at the pig house. Robert Jestin went to Guelph to day instead of working in the bush as intended. we got the south side of the pig house in 2 pens and finished. I paid Tindal 2 dollars and he charged me 80¢ per day, so he is paid 40¢ on next work. Ewart did the most of the chores and cooked for us to day. he is unwell with the cold. Sunday 4 Soft and mild, wind from the east, and hoar frost this morning and forenoon, became stormy about 3 oclock which increased in volume as night advanced. Ewart and Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon and Ed. Abbott accompanied them back. Ed. and Ewart drove over to Ospringe afternoon. they started for Everton at night but turned back when about Johnys gate. DECEMBER MONDAY 5 1898 Quite a snowfall last night and it has been drifted badly in places. we have had to ply the shovel pretty freely this forenoon so as to get around any way reasonably at all, and the snow in many places about was uncomfortably drifted into the buildings. Eddie Abbott was with us all forenoon, Ewart and him bagged up 4 bags of peas & oats and after dinner they drove down to Everton and Ewart got the 4 bags chopped. Henry Duffield was awhile here this forenoon and rode down with them to Everton. Allie & Ada Webb came here from Mc Williams this afternoon and are staying all night, they are out now on a visiting tour. TUESDAY 6 Continues stormy and the snow keeps falling, it is not very frosty or cold however, but the snow is piled up into heaps more than I remember of at so early a time in the season. Ewart & I have been trying to get things into better shape for the stock - everything now wants to be under the shingles and protected from the driving storm and drifting snow. we cut out the log acting as a breast beam in the pig house and put the 9 largest pigs into one of the pens, we also took the younger litter of 8 and put them in the other new pen, both on south side, the 8 were in the cattle stable and we have broken down the partition between where they were and the old sow with her litter of ten, and �she now has the whole to herself & family. Ewart drove the Webb girls to Mortons this afternoon. WEDNESDAY 7 Windy all night and this morning dawned pretty nearly as rough as ever, the frost is keaner too, and the snow drier so that it has drifted badly all day. Ewart intended going to Guelph to day to see the "fat stock show" but the rough and cold weather prevented him. Henry Duffield drove in, he intends staying all night. Ewart and I have not done much else than attend to the feeding and cleaning after the stock. I split up some wood in the wood shed, and sewed up a long rip on one of John Mc Kenzie's Boots. Bella and little Willie drove over with him awhile this afternoon, they had a rough time getting over. I think those who have attended the fat stock show in Guelph will wish they had stayed at home. DECEMBER THURSDAY 8 1898 Rough winter weather, the snow is very plentiful and when the wind is up it makes uncomfortably deep between and behind fences, around buildings &c. Ewart drove his mother up to Duffields this afternoon where she is giving them a lesson how she prepares her geese for market. Ewart rode down to Everton with Charlie after taking his mother up there and Charlie brought her home again when he returned from Everton. FRIDAY 9 Continues wintry, lots of snow and it is keeping well. the wind has not been so high to day until night when it became windy again. I fear the roads will soon get impassible if the wind keeps up so high. Bella has been over to day with her fowls, 4 turkeys and 6 geese and our folks 6 turkeys & 4 geese, and prepared them for the market. Mother went over to Bella's this evening. John drove over for them and the children are left with us, they intend going to Guelph tomorrow. I did not think it wise for Mother to go over there to night as there seems to be a heavy blow on hand. Ewart intends going there in the morning and putting "Doc" in with their young mare. I repaired John's boot. SATURDAY 10 �Very stormy last night and drifting of snow. Ewart did not go to Mc Kenzies on account of the stormy morning. John & Bella & her mother started for Guelph but found the roads so heavy & bad that they decided not to persist on going and drove up our town line instead and left the poultry and took home the children. very few from here ventured to go through to Guelph, there were some however, the stage did not run. the Webb girls came here again this evening. they expected to go home to day if they got a chance of a ride but none turned up on account of the state of the roads. {Margin} roads are badly snowed up. - John Mc Kenzie & Bella & her mother started for Guelph but did not get through Sunday 11 Snowed up rather badly. our folks contented themselves sufficiently to stay at home all day. I can't remember when they did that before. there have been very few rigs on the line to day. Geo. Loree drove Mr Seytonne up as far as Jestins gate, and then half across the side road toward the other line, but returned and spent awhile here on their way back, the roads were too badly drifted. {Margin} Seytonne & Geo. Loree started for Mimosa but returned on the road DECEMBER MONDAY 12 1898 Cold and wintry, the Webb girls have been with us since Saturday evening, they went down to Mc Williams this evening so as to go to Guelph tomorrow with them. Miss Dickson has been here to day making a dress (waist) for Maggie, she, too, goes to Guelph tomorrow with our Johny. Charles Rogers came to day and paid us a visit, he came to Mr Mc Williams on Friday or Saturday last. he seems to be a very fine young man. he tells me he intends starting farming on his own account next spring. Ewart drove down to Mc Kenzies this afternoon he brought the 2 children up, as they intend going to Guelph tomorrow, and they will leave them here till they getting back. TUESDAY 13 An extremely cold day, have heard the thermometer recorded 15 below zero at Guelph. Ewart & his mother started off to Guelph about ½ after six this morning they took all the poultry and drove round by Mc Kenzies, they also came home, calling that way so as to take them home. they had not very good sale for their fowls, from 8 to 9¢ for the turkeys and 5¢ for the geese. there seemed to be a glut in the market. I had a very busy day at �home, had all the chores to do and had to clean out all the pigs besides, also shovelled snow for Maggie to get her washing hung up. it was pretty late before they returned home long after dark. WEDNESDAY 14 The cold keeps up very steady, but I think it has given way a little this evening. we don't attempt to do any work outside of the buildings. it is very seldom such a spell of real hard winter weather has visited the country in the past 30 years, so early in the season. I was cutting up some wood in the wood shed and fixing up the pig house so as to keep the pigs warm, cleaning them out and bedding them. Ewart has been trimming up the steer and fixing round he drove over to Kerrs to adjust an overlook in the mail and brought home our 2 ewes from Duffields. {Margin} extra chores - Ewart drove over to R. J. Kerrs. - brought home the 2 Ewes from Duffields. DECEMBER THURSDAY 15 1898 Frosty and cold but more moderate than what has prevailed for some time. Wm. Tindal came along to day and we have worked all day at the pig house. the days are very short now. I think it was fully ½ after 8 this morning before he started work and it is too dark to work any longer than about 5 oclock P.M. which makes a very short day. Ewart and I had the breast log cut out and otherwise prepared the right hand side of the passage for going to work on the pens, we got the one pen built and partly prepared the others, but the time is so short that there can't be much done. FRIDAY 16 Continues very wintry, the frost is pretty kean and not any melting of snow through the day. Wm. Tindal has been again at work to day but did not finish up yet. we have now the two pens built, but there is the greater part to do yet to the last pen. I divided up the nine hogs to day put the 3 fattening hogs into one of the new pens, which leaves the ground clear for finishing up the whole of the pens. Maggie and Ewart took a drive over to Mc Kenzies this evening. old Mrs Cutting has been disturbed an evening or so ago with noises round her house and a pane of glass was broken. John Mc Kenzie got up and investigated but could see no trace of footsteps around the buildings, and as there is lots of snow, no person could come there without leaving their tracks, it is a mystery. �SATURDAY 17 Cold moderated considerably, but still wintry enough. Wm. Tindal has been again at work to day. we finished up the pens and did some other extras. we cut the window sash smaller and hung it on hinges so that we can now turn it up and throw out the manure then, which we did to day. Tindal also made a box and spout for holding the hog feed which is to be joined to the big box above which is to hold the feed. we opened up the floor to day and put up the old organ box. I paid Tindal 2 dollars which, with the 40¢ overpaid last time pays up in full for these last 3 days work, 80¢ per day enough for these short days. {Margin} Ewart took 660 lbs wheat 5 bags included Harrison and fall wheat half and half. got 410 lbs of flour and 230 lbs off at 20 lbs short of original weight - paid one dollar for grinding - finished the hog pens to day - paid Tindal in full to date Sunday 18 A fine day. Margaret & I, as usual, have kept close to the house all day. I have read my eyes tired. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained at Everton until evening when Ewart drove down again and brought her home. DECEMBER MONDAY 19 1898 A dissagreeable east wind blowing which increased in cold up to noon. we rose a little early this morning and did up all the chores by breakfast time. we then took up the tub and other things in the cutter to Duffields and drove up our 3 pigs on foot. it was a very cold job but we killed and dressed the 3 of our own and 6 of theirs and were done about one oclock. we weighed ours, which are very light 105, 129, 136. they were from the sow I bought of Barber in Guelph and didn't thrive and grow as they ought, they were well fed and attended. Duffields were much younger and would likely average about 180. I paid Henry Duffield one dollar to day for the keep & privilege of our 2 ewes running with his this last month and his young prize ram. {Margin} killed our pigs, along with Henry Duffields - paid a dollar to Henry Duffield for use of ram. TUESDAY 20 A very soft turn of the weather, rain has fallen the most of the day. Ewart's hand & wrist has been quite sore to day from the effects of a scald he got yesterday, while I was emptying a pail of hot water into the scalding tub his hand came in contact with the �flowing water. Henry Duffield was here a while to day and as I was cutting up the pork he chipped in and showed me how he cut it up by taking out the back bone. I got it all nicely cut up and all salted this evening. Willie came from Guelph last night and on account of the rain he is staying here all day. we killed 8 turkeys to day, and 5 geese, including our big gobler which we are preparing for our own Christmas dinner. it is cooler a little this evening and we intend going to Guelph tomorrow if the weather is favourable. Willie, Ewart and their mother drove to Everton this evening and sold 4 geese 5¢ per lb taking trade. {Margin} Mrs Mark Sutton taken to Guelph hospital this evening, or rather late at night. our folks met them going in. WEDNESDAY 21 Very little, if any, below freezing point, but Mother and I hitched "Doc" to Johny's cutter and drove to Guelph taking the 7 turkeys and a basket of eggs, (10 doz & a half) @ 20¢ per doz. $2.10. sold 4 turkeys @ 9¢ and 3 to Mc Crea @ 8½¢ and got an order on Mc Donald for $2.80. I got a common wearing under coat for $3.00 and paid the 20¢ in cash. we drove up to Willie's house on Liverpool Street and had our dinner there and horse fed and attended. John Campbell was there, also Edmund Tovell, who is boarding with them. Ed, has not yet opened out his show rooms, but is engaged, so far, in finding out those in need of machines (mowers & binders) and getting their promise to deal with him if he can suit them better than anyone else. they promise to wait and see the machines before buying elsewhere. {Margin} the turkey we keep for our Christmas cheer weighs about 31 lbs. he is a fine bird. - Guelph market to day with 7 turkeys. DECEMBER THURSDAY 22 1898 Very unpleasant weather, very soft and the most of the afternoon it rained pretty heavy. it is rather a pity the weather has taken that bad turn to day, as the Everton people will be badly dissapointed, no doubt, if the receipts from their tea meeting and social fall very short on that account. I made up my mind not to go to it some time ago, but wished all the rest to go. Mother also stopt at home however on account of the weather. Maggie and Ewart went to it, they charged 20¢ per head admittance, and Maggie has baked largely for it, of course she goes in free, but whoever else would go will have to foot the bill. Charles Rogers went down this evening with George Mc Williams. FRIDAY 23 �An improvement in the weather, but nothing to boast of yet, we are having a good deal of rather unpleasant weather, changeable and windy. we are not able to get along with much work excepting the usual chores, feeding and cleaning and otherwise tending the stock. Ewart & Maggie went down again to Everton this evening, their Mother also went along with them to attend a supplementary social. they thought they had better hold another to night on account of the small attendance last night caused by the bad weather. the fee was 5¢ to night. Auntie Kate's sent up word that some of them will be up tomorrow to attend our "reunion" on Monday. Charlie Rogers went down to Glen Williams to see his freinds and intends returning Monday evening. {Margin} Ewart took 6 bags chop to the mill 30¢ grinding, and $1.70 worth shorts $2.00 paid - alone to night. Mother, Ewart & Maggie at Everton supplementary social - Charlie Rogers away to Glen Williams. SATURDAY 24 Moderately cold, but a little windy and rough. I have had all the work on my hands to day as Ewart went early to Guelph this morning. he is changing his rifle for a smaller one, and he has long laid out to go in and see the Christmas display. I had to hurry up my work and get things ready for the evening work after my return from Rockwood. I got away about 2 oclock P.M. to meet the Georgetown freinds. the train was due, I think, about 2.30. it was late however, and just came in as I got there about 3 oclock. there was just James & Kate. the young folks are staying to look after things. Joe has a new fad on hand and is expecting a busy time. I forget its high Falutin name. {Margin} Ewart away to Guelph - I drove to Rockwood and met James Moore and Kate at the station Sunday 25 A little more Sunshine to day, and finer, but wintry. Auntie Kate went to Everton meeting with Ewart & Maggie in the forenoon & James stayed at home with me. we all remained at home but Ewart who {illegible} went to Everton in the evening and brought up Eddie Abbott. we all took a walk over to Johny's and spent a pleasant while there. DECEMBER MONDAY 26 1898 Quite a wintry day, not extremely cold, but very little sunshine and the roads heavy from recent blowings, the wind sprung up this evening again and made it rough and unpleasant. all our freinds came to hand about noon to day and were ready in their �place for their Christmas dinner. Eddie Abbott drove our team to Everton and brought up Sarah & Catherine Robertson (Grace is at Oakville on account of her nephew's illness) the 2 Mrs Abbotts, James & Nettie, and Auntie Janet, Mary & Mrs Seytone, Uncle Thos. Tolton, Hanah & Archie, Emerson & Alice, Charles Rogers, who came up from Glen Williams this morning. John & Bella and children, Willie & Jeenie from Guelph, Johny & Lizzie, Auntie Kate & James and Geo. Loree afternoon, making 31 all told with ourselves & Bella's children. we had a very pleasant time in social chat and singing &c. Mr Seytone as usual entertained with his usual quota of stories. the turkey & goose were well cooked and fine. other things seemed equally so and well enjoyed by the company. a general break up took place about ten oclock, a number going away much earlier. Willie & Jeenie, Emerson Tolton & Alice among them. {Margin} Family and other freinds Reunion - Christmas dinner & supper - the names of the guests TUESDAY 27 A very windy and rather dissagreeable day - the wind blew high last night which has caused considerable drifting of snow and drifting up of the roads, it is somewhat unusual to have such blustery and cold wintry weather so early in the season. James & Kate had a good deal of watching of the wind and drifting this forenoon and had almost made up their minds to remain another day or two, although being very anxious to get home, we thought perhaps the roads might be worse before getting better however, and Ewart started off with them with the double team and sleigh about 3 oclock, and called at Everton for Auntie Janet, who went with them. the roads were better than Ewart expected and he got back home about ½ past 5. I paid Kate 5 dollars as interest. {Margin} stormy day. - drove to Rockwood with the Moores - 5 dollars paid. WEDNESDAY 28 Frosty and cold last night and this morning. 1 below zero when I looked at the thermometer this morning. the wind fell through the night and the moon shone particularly clear. it was with difficulty I did up some little fixing around, the frost was so kean as to bite the fingers pretty sharp. Dougald Robertson and wife paid us a visit this afternoon and had tea with us. George Abbott also came along about the same time and also had tea with us. Maggie went to the Ospringe Social this evening. Ewart drove down to Everton in the evening and got some of the papers. very beautiful clear moonshine these evenings. �DECEMBER THURSDAY 29 1898 Mild and thawing to day. the snow has gone very considerably this afternoon. Ewart drove out to day with "Doc" he got a shoe put on him at Everton (hind) he drove round by Mc Kenzies. Bella is away to Wm. Suttons for a day or two. I have been doing up the chores alone, and fixed up the ladder in the pig house. we had R. J. Kerr, wife & family and his two sisters this evening on a visit. they did not leave till after 11 oclock FRIDAY 30 Thawing this forenoon, but before noon it became clearer and colder and was not long in freezing. we had the turkeys starved for killing, but on account of the soft turn of the weather we fed them this morning. we made up our minds however to kill them after all. and they cut open their breasts and took out the {illegible}. they killed and dressed Lizzie's geese (7 I think) and then she helped them to kill and dress their 14 turkeys, they had a very busy afternoon. Ewart went to Robert Mortons and helped them saw wood this afternoon, I am preparing to go to the train in the morning for Meaford, going by way of Rockwood & Georgetown. Sending three dollars to Erin for A.O.U.W. Assmts. 50¢ overplus last time. {Margin} Assmts. remitted A.O.U.W. Meaford. SATURDAY 31 A very cold day. the frost was kean last night and continued so all day. Ewart and I rose early this morning and Ewart drove me to Rockwood to the 6.24 train we had just about an hour to make the train, but although "Doc" was very smooth shod and the roads icy, we were there on time, the train was ½ an hour late. I had my breakfast at James Moores and started north from the junction at 9.50 A.M. went by Allandale and arrived at Meaford at 2 P.M. found the freinds all well. Rachel Sunter was at the Monitor Office and took word home that I was at Meaford. Johny drove to Guelph with the sleigh to day taking Lizzie and his Mother along with their poultry. Millman brought Lizzies geese at 5½¢ per lb and our 13 turkeys at 9¢ - 131 = $11.72. 7¢ off for one Willie got that was crooked in the breast. {Margin} Meaford & Georgetown - account of the trip. I up to Meaford - Guelph Market - Turkeys and Geese Meaford. Sunday / New year's day �Wintry day. there is much more snow here than in Eramosa. quite cold to day. Jamie drove to Alex. with his horse and cutter and waited dinner with us after which, we drove (Alex and us) to his home and after spending a pleasant afternoon and partaking of a Turkey Supper we returned to Meaford, Jamie driving us in his cutter. {Margin} Jamie's house at supper. he drives us there and back to Meaford. {Transcriber's note - William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.} Meaford, Monday January 2nd 1899. There is a busy and exciting time over the elections here to day. I have been back and forth from Alex. office and house. Alex's girls, (only Ella who was home yesterday) were at home. we had a very pleasant time. I called to see David Mitchells folks, David was so taken up with the elections that I did not see him. a farmer from Bertha's school section called at the house and took her to her boarding place there, she commences to teach tomorrow. Tuesday 3rd {January 1899} Not quite so cold. I had quite a walk around Meaford this forenoon. Alex. has been collecting all the information about the election. Jamie walked to Meaford this forenoon and had dinner with us at Alex. after which we bid the freinds good bye at the house and walked together to the Railway Station, where the train started exactly at 3 P.M. the train on reaching Allandale, backed up to Barrie, and afterwards ran down to Georgetown on time. 7.40 P.M. the train for the west went up about an hour before, not connecting. I stayed at Auntie Kates all night. found that Joe had exhibited his Show on Monday night, which proved a bad night, on account of other attractions in the town. Wednesday 4th {January 1899} A very rainy night in the past. this morning as wet as ever and continued so all day. we did not attempt to do any other work than to attend to the wants of the stock. Thursday 5th {January 1899} �Froze up again last night, and all the ground around is in a glitt of ice. Johny cut some straw this afternoon, we have got 2 new knives for the straw cutter and Johny put them on, the horse power seems to go finely since being wooded Friday 6th {January 1899} Rather a snowy day. not a heavy fall but keeping at it slightly making it uncomfortable outside. Maggie and Charles Rogers took a drive down to Mc Kenzie's together Saturday 7th {January 1899} A terrific day for wind and although there is not much snow falling yet what there is, keeps driving before the wind and drifting around the buildings and behind the fences. it has been very cold also. Charles Rogers accompanied George Mc Williams to Guelph to day, he visited Willie and saw Annie Sunter. Alfred Duffield also was with them. took away the sow from the young pigs. "Possessions vanish and opinions change, And passions hold a fluctuating seat. But, subject neither to eclipse nor wane, Duty remains." Wordsworth. Sunday 8th {January 1899} Wind moderated but continues very cold. Maggie and Ewart accompanied by Charles Rogers drove the cutter to Everton this forenoon to meeting. Mother and I kept close to home, it is the warmest and most hospitable place these cold days. Monday 9th {January 1899} Somewhat stormy to day, and very cold. these days are so cold that we do not look much round for work beyond doing up the feeding and other chores. I drove to Everton this afternoon and got a bag of shorts for which I paid 70¢ took a turkey to Mary, she paid 75¢ for it. John Mc Kenzie was to Guelph to day with a load of oats. I met him coming home at about ½ past 3. he got 29½¢ per Bushel. Maggie & her Mother and I paid our first visit to the Wilsons this evening, had a pleasant time. January 1899 �Tuesday 10th Frosty and sharp but pleasant day, sunshine and not windy. Bella and the children have visited with us to day. John has been helping Usherwood to thresh to day. A messenger brought word this last evening to Johnys of the death of Jago's child at Brofts, Rockwood. Lizzie drove down there to day. Johny made up Stewart's mixture for washing the cattle for lice and washed them this afternoon, there was enough left to do ours and I washed them this afternoon. the horse (King) is unwell this evening, I drenched him with salt and soda and afterwards with L. oil. Wednesday 11th {January 1899} Extremely cold last night, frost 10 degrees below zero. it has been very cold and frosty all day. King seemed to be easier this morning than he was through the night, and steadily improved through the day. I drenched him again this forenoon with another bottle of Linseed oil and 2 or 3 bottles of warm water. he objected badly at being drenched and would hardly let it down. I then put it into one of his nostrils and succeeded better, he could not help himself and swallowed it down. Albert Ramsay was here to day looking at our sheep, he is inspecting sheep as a Gov't official, in case of the "scale" prevailing. Thursday 12th {January 1899} Milder to day, has the appearance of a thaw coming. Margaret went to Everton this morning to visit among the freinds. the Abbotts were prepared to go visiting at Blacks and Mother would not allow them to stay, so she went to the Robertsons and afterwards to Marys where they had quite a gathering of freinds in the evening. our folks were there and I was alone all evening reading the papers which were brought to hand by Henry Duffield. I killed the ram lamb for our own use he is a nice piece of mutton. "King" seems to be about all right again. Friday 13th {January 1899} (sow away) Rain to day, which increased as the afternoon advanced, this thaw is taking the snow rapidly away and if it should freeze soon there will be very icy and slippy footing. Ewart and I cleaned up 5 bags of goose wheat, also about the same of peas, but the peas will have to be put through the second time to take split ones out of them. I �intend taking them to Guelph and expect to deal with Thorp for corn to fatten the pigs. Ewart took the old white sow over to R. J. Kerr's to day. Saturday 14th {January 1899} Rather cold and stormy to day, the wind has been high and some snow has been driven before it, but not enough to make any difference in the sleighing which is now very poor, the frost is rather slight too. this changeable weather is very unpleasant and unhealthy. I had a cold job helping Johny this afternoon to put in 2 new arms into the horse power. Ewart and I put more peas through the mill and then put it all through the second time in order to take out the splits. Sunday 15th {January 1899} A very fine day, and little frost, the fields are about bare of snow again. Ewart & Maggie have been at Everton. Maggie remained from 1st time. Charlie Rogers came and bade us good bye this afternoon, he intends leaving tomorrow morning for home. January 1899 Monday 16th A frosty cold day. Ewart and I had to hustle up with the work to day as we had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon. we took the team and it went much better than when we had only the one team on, we were much troubled with a key slipping out on the feed wheel, however we got a nice pile cut. Tuesday 17th {January 1899} A fine day, but frosty and cold through the night. Ewart and I went to the bush and cut down a number of trees to be ready to cut up into stove wood, we intend getting a few hands on some day to cut them up. on going down to the bush I noticed that Robert Jestin had cut down the elm tree I had reserved for a building stick. on going home at dinner time I called that way to see about it. he gave me much abuse and used much blasphemous language for my trouble and, also caught me by the throat and proceeded to squeeze and choke me. I forbid him taking away the stick and took Fredie for witness �that I did so. before the matter is settled likely I shall have to take the case to the courts. he is a desperately bad man. Wednesday 18th {No diary entry} 28 Symond for ice cutting $1.14 CASH ACCOUNT - March Received / Paid 4 - Beef to Maikens $6.25 - Hoskins 75¢ - McCallum 1.65 8.65 4 - J.S. Webb $2.15 Mrs Abbott $1.00 3.15 7 - Wm. Barber and John Weatherston for threshing 7.50 10 - Empty Syrup Barrell for pickling beef 0.25 11 - Hoes &c. at Tolton's Auction Sale 0.45 12 - Settled with Willie Abbott in full to date 0.85 12 - Buggie fixing at Robertson & 3 lbs nails Marshalls 0.20 June 4 1898 - Johny paid on rent for 1897 120.00 July 2 Johny paid on rent 20.00 Aug. 24 paid back to Johny five dollars out of forgoing amount ($5.00) 140.00 5.00 135.00 1895 & 1896 Johnys a/c $88.00 paid 149.50 for rent Thom Sunter left April 27, 1883 {Blank page} �{Transcriber's note - In pencil with crossouts and additions. Right margin blurred and partially illegible. Appears to be a draft, perhaps for a newspaper article.} Silver Wedding A most pleasant and enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent at the residence of Mr & Mrs David Robertson near Ospringe, on Friday the 24th inst. on the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding day. about 130 or more invited guests were present, the older portion of the company arrived early in the afternoon, as many principally {composed of} freinds & relatives from the neighbourhood and quite a number from a distance, Toronto, Georgetown, Oakville, Nelson and other distant places providing their {quota}. Mr & Mrs Robertson spared neither labour nor expense in providing accomodation and decoration for this large company, and a splendid early and late spread was heartily partaken of in the commodious hall prepared for the occasion. in the early part of the evening Ospringe String Band discoursed most charming music for the entertainment of all. vocal and other instrumental music was also finely rendered by different individuals, & appropriate speeches were also made by James Kirkwood Esq. ex M.P.P., Rev. Mr Yewell of Everton, Wm. Tovell and others. the presents were numerous, costly and beautiful, and had a dazzling appearance on the table. at a later hour the younger members of the party hall was cleared and the younger members of the party tripped the "light fantastic toe" until the "Wee Sma' hours" the music being provided by the Ospringe String Band and others. Mr and Mrs Robertsons many friends wish for them many happy returns of their wedding anniversary and when the time of their "Golden Wedding" arrives, that no sorrow or trouble will prevent them from enjoying that occasion as well and as fully as they have done the present . {2 blank pages} Recipe for our Pills (Morrisons) No. 2. one ½ ounce each of the following, or equal quantities of Gamboge best Turkey Rhubarb Senna Jallap �Colocynth No. 1. equal quantities of Aloes Senna Rhubarb White Rosin Ginger For God has marked each sorrowing day And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long years of bliss shall pay, for all his Children suffer here. Wm. Cullen Bryant. This above all; to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day; Thou cans't not then be false to any man. Shakespeare. 1898 Sept 5 Johny got 583 lbs fall wheat for sowing 1898 Sept 5 Johny borrowed 2 bags oats 77 & 88 lbs = 165 Sept 13 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 79 Sept 16 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 76 Sept 19 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 79 Oct 8 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 84 483 8th May. 1899. Settled & squared to date with Johny for the above wheat and oats charging. Carried from Diary for 1897 John McKenzie in Account with Wm. Sunter �Date $ ¢ 1898 Oct 30 Ass'm't & dues paid 2 00 Nov 28 Ass'm't 1 50 Dec 28 Ass'm't 1 50 1899 Jan 26 Ass'm't & dues paid 2 00 Feb 28 Ass'm't 1 50 March 31 Ass'm't 1 50 April Ass'm't & dues 2 00 May Ass'm't 1 50 June Ass'm't 1 50 July Ass'm't & dues 2 00 August Ass'm't 1 50 Sep. Ass'm't 1 50 Oct. Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Nov. Ass'm't & De Capita Tax 2 00 Dec Ass'm't 1 50 1900 Jan Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Feb Ass'm't 1 50 March Ass'm't 1 50 April Ass'm't & dues 2 00 May Ass'm't 1 50 June Ass'm't 1 50 July Ass'm't & dues 2 00 August Ass'm't and Special Ass'm't 3 00 (for S. African soldiers) Sep. Ass'm't 1 50 Oct Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Nov. Ass'm't 1 50 Dec 1 Ass'm't 1 50 Dec 5 loaned cash 2 00 Jan 26 Flour (Goldies) 100 lb 1 85 �Jan 26 Cash paid 5 15 1901 Jan Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Feb Ass'm't 1 50 March Ass'm't 1 50 April Ass'm't & dues 2 00 May Ass'm't 1 50 goose wheat for seed 1 74 June Ass'm't 1 50 Alex. Mc Gregor's interest paid 6 00 July Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Aug. Ass'm't 1 50 Sep. Ass'm't 1 50 Oct Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Nov. Ass'm't 1 50 Dec Ass'm't 1 50 82 74 contra 71 43 $ 11 31 1898 $ ¢ Oct overpaid last month in charging money 1 00 1899 Jan Paid cash for Jan. Ass'm't & dues 2 00 April Paid cash for April ass'm't & dues 2 00 Oct. 30th paid cash on account 5 00 1900 Feb 19 paid cash on account 5 00 March 29th paid cash on account 5 00 June 2 paid cash on account 5 00 Sept 2 paid cash on account 5 00 1901 Jan 4 cash to pay our taxes 20 00 April 18 13 Bus. & 8 lbs barley @ 45¢ 5 93 July 3 cash on account 8 00 �Nov. 3 pigs 7 50 $ 71 43 Account Carried to Diary for 1902 Recipe for scratches on horses - white Rosin & Saltpetre equal parts, 3 consecutive mornings and 3 without, until 9 dozes are taken. Doze, a Table spoonful mixed in mash or soft food. Recipe for making the old 'Morrison" Pills No 2. Equal quantities of Colocynth, Gambogo, Senna, Jalap, Rhubarb, all powdered - for a half ounce of each put in 2 teaspoonfuls of sugar, in water sufficient to make dough for pill. warm and be careful not to use too much water. {Published entry - COMMERCIAL LAW} {Published entry - CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA.} {Published entry - CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA (CONTINUED); FOREIGN POSTAL TABLE; POSTAL RATES} For more information on William Sunter, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Sunter Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Eramosa Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DAILY JOURNAL 1898</span></h2> <p>18938</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This is the inside of the cover and contains a 1893 full year calendar and 1894 for the months January to April}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p>DAILY {hand written signature Mr. William Sunter} JOURNAL</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1898.</p> <p></p> <p><br /> Toronto PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following headings: Eclipses, 1893 Fixed and Movable Festivals, &amp; C. Bank Holidays Terms and Sittings of Courts List of Sundays in 1893 Interest tables Valuable Information for Business men Value of foreign coins}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Signature Wm. Sunter}</p> <p>DIARY, 1898.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine winter day. frosty and cold but only moderately. Johny and I drove up to Oustic in the afternoon and voted for the old Council, the Reeve &amp; deputy went in by acclammation. Sorry, however to learn that Dougald McGregor has been run out. John Dickieson, A. McNab, and Noah Sunley have been elected. Willie drove out from Guelph this evening he is staying all night with us, Maggie has visited at William Theakers - this afternoon. I paid John McKenzie ten dollars on the note he holds against me for new cow, he is paying his half yearly rent to Alex r McKinnon. {in margin} Voting at Oustic - paid to John McKenzie ten dollars</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3 4</span></h2> <p>A fine winter day. rather cold. Margaret and I drove to Guelph today, leaving home about ten o'clock and getting in about noon. we did some business before driving down to Willies, where we afterwards went and fed our horse (Fred) and had our dinners. I settled up in full with Penfolds for the paint &amp; C for the house $16.29 - Mother purchased some dry goods. I got my watch fixed from lapping on hair spring at Savages, he did not charge anything. getting my spectacles changed at Pringles. We heard while in Guelph of a terrible catastrophe which happened at London last night. The City Hall floor, second flat, gave away and precipitated a house full of people to the flat below, and some to the cellar. Killing some 28 outright, and maiming between 150 and 200, it is an awful Calamity. {in margin} Guelph shopping - terrible accident at London last night. Electors congregated in City Hall smash through the floor and many killed and injured - Settlement {in }full for pair.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 5</span></h2> <p>A fine day softened in considerably besides doing up the ordinary work we bagged up 2 bags of peas for Johny (234 lbs) the balance of what I owed him and also 290 lbs including bags for John Webb, which I borrowed from him. I hitched up the team and took them all home after dinner after which I drove up to the saw mill, Gow &amp; McLean's to get some beach plante for making big troughs. They had not the lumber I expected as it was not very suitable and they offered to prepare some for me I came home without any. Bella and the children rode down with me and remained for the evening when John and James Green drove down for them. They had their colt hitched to the sleigh. David Webb and Eddie Abbott are here to night visiting they are staying all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_5_6_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 5 6 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Epiphany_--.28Quebec.29_Friday_6_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Epiphany --(Quebec) Friday 6 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 5 6 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day almost mild enough to melt the snow but it does not thaw much, if any I have had the most of the cattle &amp; stock to attend to to day, the Boys and Ewart have had quite a bit of sport to day. Ewart hitched up the colt (Maude) and drove down to Everton for the mail the boys went with him and did not return. Willie called in about 8 o'clock P.M. on his way to Guelph he has cut the axles of eleven rigs I think since he left here on Tuesday morning last, we have had a hard job to teach the calves to drink, but they have come in pretty well at last. the youngest one was not so troublesome but the oldest was very bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Epiphany --(Quebec) Friday 6 7</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. beautiful sunshine which is making the snow some scarcer. I have had a very busy day. Ewart was up early this morning and did the most of the feeding himself before breakfast he then went over to Johnys to help him so that they could get away to Guelph. Johny and him started off for Guelph about 8:30. and returned by way of Rockwood so as to pay the taxes $34 odds he paid the whole excepting five dollars that I gave him. Mrs. Peavoys also $1.04, Johny has sold his hogs to Simpson to be deliverd next Wednesday. it was from Simpson he got the money to pay the taxes. there is quite a surprise party at Bellas to night. Ewart &amp; Maggie are there. they are mostly the Everton young people. I half soled Maggie's shoes today, and repaired her mothers. I have had all the care of the stock on me besides and watered Johny's young cattle. by tying and untying. {in margin} Johny and Ewart at Guelph to day - Called by Rockwood to pay taxes. repairing shoes to day. and all the choring to do.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7 8</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather. Ewart had a bad night in the past from Neuralgia in his face. Maggie and him were very late at McKenzies party. I have had the most of the choring on my hands in consequence. I have been working at our cutter some fixing stuffing of the back and putting on the plush rim round the edge of seat. Ewart helped me. John Webb and Mistress paid us a visit this afternoon and evening. they remained with us till about ten oclock. we played awhile at the new "Star" cards that Ewart bought lately.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. the weather this week has been uncommonly fine the winter is getting along, and time passing away in the midst of pleasant weather. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been twice at Everton, Mother &amp; I drove down to see the Robertsons, they wish me to write their father's obituary for publication in Mercury.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. and mild. really we are having extraordinary weather for the middle of winter. Ewart and I bagged up 16 bags of the mixed grain out of the no 1 Bin, and cleaned it out. Ewart took it to the mill afternoon starting away pretty sharp after getting an early dinner. he returned with the grist and was home in fair time. we paid 80 cts for the chopping. I have been busy drafting out an obituary of Uncle Duncan. this afternoon and Ewart and Maggie drove down after night to singing school and mailed the letter to the Mercury office.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10 11</span></h2> <p>A raw east wind blows to day and a change in the weather seems impending. we emptied the 24 bags of chopped stuff into the bins to day. filling the 3 feed bins in the passage in front of the cattle and putting the balance into the No 4 bin in the granery. we changed the pulper from the passage into the turnip house, it is much handier. Johny &amp; Ewart hitched up our team to the sleigh and put Robert McWilliams stock rack on to it so as to be ready for tomorrow morning to start early for Guelph with Johny's pigs. I got 2 planks (cedar) 12 feet long, 2 1/2 thick, 10 inches wide and 2 15 inches wide, also 2 10 feet long, 10 inches wide, for making a floor for a pen to help the sows in the cattle stable.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11 12</span></h2> <p>Raining this morning a little when we got up. which increased as the day wore on. I was astir early this morning and went over to Johny's right away to help him with his pig. he had things fairly well forward and we loaded up and was off to Guelph at about 1/2 past seven. the hogs rode splendidly and the roads were much better for the sleigh than we expected. the rain seemed to draw out the frost and made a glit of ice on the surface and the sleigh clipped finely. the ten hogs weighed 2175 lbs. at $4.85 made $105.46 we had a dissagreeable ride home in the rain and arrived back shortly after dark. I was very sorry to find. when I came home, that my spectacles were not in my coat pocket as I expected. I had the glasses changed at Pringles and thought to get them all right in my pocket but, I must have missed the pocket when thinking there were going into it and thereby slipped onto the ground. quite a heavy storm of thunder and lightening this evening. there is a bright fire down by Everton and may be a building burning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_12_13_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 12 13 1898</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_13_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_1415"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 1415</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext"></span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday15_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday15 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 12 13 1898</span></h2> <p>Cleared up today and things have dried up considerably as there is some little frost again. Ewart and I have been busy fixing up things around and gathering together the lumber necessary for building. in the cattle stable , a couple of pens for the 2 sows which are getting near their time for pigging. we put in all the posts (6 or 7) and nailed on some of the lumber. I was anxious to get it as nearly completed as possible so that we could get the sows into them by Saturday. which I hoped to be able to get done then after getting through with the threshing at Robert Mortons which, I expect, will take till Saturday noon. we were very sorry to learn this morning that Wm Jackson's barn and buildings adjouring and nearly all the contents were burnt last night they were struck by the lightening. there were 8 head of cattle burnt. all his horses (4) and some 16 head of cattle, and sheep &amp; hogs were saved. his stock is being distributed and cared for by neighbours. Mrs McWilliams and her neice Mrs Rea have been visiting here to day. {in margin} Jersey Cow had a calf this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13 14</span></h3> <p>A little dull to day, but mild although sufficently cold to keep the ground hard and clean. I rose a little earlier than usual and helped with our feeding before getting breakfast and going to the threshing at Robert Mortons they started to thresh at sharp 8 oclock, just as I was rising the hill towards the Barn the horses started to go round. I helped in the straw all day and they put through pretty good quantity. they did not rush the threshing but moved along very steadily and never stopped but when moving the seperator forward on the floor. Ewart has had all the work and care of the place to day while I was away Johny was at the threshing with his team.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 1415</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline"></span></h3> <p>Quite a little fall of snow last night and some fell to day. we continued the threshing till we finished it up at a little before 12 oclock to day. Robert kept on the machine to do some chopping this afternoon. I offered to stay and help him at that this afternoon, but I was glad he did not need me as I wished to finish up get the 2 pig pens completed in the Cattle stable and get the sows into them which Ewart and I did after I returned home. I requested the McWilliams, who were to Guelph to day. to enquire at Pringles, about my spectacles and failing there to enquire also at Dr. Drydens, and the Central Hotel. they failed to hear of them. they called at the wrong hotel however, so that we have yet a chance ( although small) of hearing of them at the Central. I paid six dollars to Ed Fovell as interest on the note against me. {in margin} paid Ed Fowle six dollars as interest</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday15 16</span></h2> <p>Wintry but only moderately cold. the sleighing is on again although it is very thin. Maggie and Mary came back to dinner from Church. Ewart did not go in the forenoon but he drove down with Mary &amp; Maggie in the evening. Mother and I stayed at home all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 1617 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine winter day. the snow is not wasting but it has not been very cold. at night the frost is reaner, I hung up the porn to dry to day. I also fixed up the gutter in the cattle stable this forenoon. it had got badly out of condition from sometime past, our young white sow pigged last night and had, the bad luck of losing the half of her litter. She had eight, , that number would have done very well for her first litter but for the half of them to be lying dead was too much altogether. I am now sorry that I did not stay up with her until she had her pigs, in which case they might have been saved. I think they likely strayed away from her in the pen and got chilled. the 4 that is left seems hearty. Willie drove out from Guelph. he &amp; I skidded the balance of his barn logs this afternoon, Johny killed a pig this afternoon. {in margin} Sleighing again - hung up the pork to dry - young wh{ite} sow pigged - fixing up cattle stable - Willie out from Guelph I helped him skid his logs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17 18</span></h2> <p>A very misty day, the hoar frost is chowing on all exposures. it is mild too and I think, we may expect a change of some kind soon, in addition to the ordinary chores I had an extra cleaning out of the pig pen, and splitting some wood in the wood shed. Ewart was not much around to day, until after dinner that he made a little sleigh for Nellie McKenzie. Bella was here with the two children the most of the day. Ewart was skating forenoon and then Maggie and he went off with the McWilliams to a party held at Mr McWilliams. Margaret and I drove to Everton after tea and took some things to the Smallhorns. Mrs S has been very poorly for a long time and we took a few dainties as well as some plain food for them. I got the loan of Shakespears works for a reading. I sent away a letter to Brother Alex Meaford. {in margin} Hoar frost - Bella and her little family visiting here - Margaret &amp; I drove to Everton this evening at Smallhorns - extra chores to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18 19</span></h2> <p>One of the most beautiful days of the season, bright sunshine and mild, the snow, in the shade, has not wasted much, but in the sunshine it has gone with a rush. we hear that a storm is raging in the northwest and that we may expect a storm soon. I hitched up the horses &amp; sleigh and drove up to Gow &amp; McLean's saw mill taking Mother to Bella's where she stayed all day. I bought from Gow red beach lumber for making pig troughs. 7 pieces, 2 inch planks. 6 inches wide and 3 planks 14 inches wide, 168 feet = 168 cts. paid. I stopt it McKenzie and had dinner on my way home. Johny &amp; I brought over the horse power on the stone boat with our team. Ewart drove to Everton with the Colt and cutter this afternoon. I drove up for Mother after night Uncle Thomas was there and I stopt awhile to have a chat. he had come to meet Emerson who was working in Albert's place at the Mill. {in margin} "Pet Day" Gone &amp; McLeans saw mill to got 168 fee paid $1.68 Margaret visit at McKenzies brought over horse power in order to cut straw</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_19_20_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 19 20 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_20_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 19 20 1898</span></h2> <p>Raining almost incessantly the entire long day. I had intended to cut straw to day. but we could not as much as get the horse power set on account of the wet. Ewart and I had rather an unpleasant job fixing the eve troughs in the cattle Shed. the brackets gave way and 2 lengths came down on us. and in getting them righted again we got pretty wet. John McKenzie drove to Everton with chopped stuff. Bella also went with him to do some trading, they brought the mail for us. the four of our household have spent the evening at John Webbs, we had a pleasant time in social chat, and part of the time in playing the "Star Cards" 2 parties. {in margin} long heavy rain unpleasant job fixing the water spout on eves of shed - at John Webbs on our evening visit -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20 21</span></h2> <p>Froze up again last night and we have once more we have dry footing but it is terribly icy and dangerous to travel over. we set about getting ready for cutting straw. and were hindered badly by not being to find the nuckle for the cutting box. Ewart remembered that Colin took it off so he had to ride down to the Corner to see him. he had laid it away in a nail keg in the shop, after getting every thing (about 3 oclock) the straw wound round the rollers so that we thought we would have to quit but we put through a little hay which seemed to clean the rollers and we had not much trouble afterwards and ran till a guarter past 5. the corn cutting seemed to make the rollers sticky. John McKenzie's folks and ours at home and many others are having a social spree at the Jestin domicile this night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21 22</span></h2> <p>A fine winter's day. mild and pleasant, only that it is very icy for getting around. Margaret &amp; I started for Guelph at about 1/2 past seven this morning. we took "King" &amp; the cutter, we were 2 hours &amp; twenty minutes in going in. King is not the best of our horses for the road but he was sharper shod than the others. this is the first long drive we have given him since having the absess - we had 26 lbs butter. sold a quantity of it at 17¢ per lb, the balance of 16¢ I had a hunt today and find my spex. but made nothing of it. so I bought another pair from Henry at 50¢ who said $1.50 was the usual price but he was take that for them. we had our dinner at Willies, and dealt some with him we met Emerson Tottan &amp; the doctor this morning as we drove down the line. Judson has taken ill and they were concerned about him. paid six dollars to Ed. Tovell as interest on the note he holds against me. {in margin} six dollars paid to Ed. Tovell.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2> <p>A very rough night in the past windy and rainy and snowy. it makes it better footing however and better for driving on. Ewart &amp; Maggie went to meeting this forenoon, Margaret &amp; I drove over to see Jud Tolton, he is a sick boy. and gives cause for alarm. his trouble is Pneumonia and the doctor thinks he is in a critical, state.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. the recent rain and snow falls have covered up the most of the icy roads and a new cover of icy snow has made excellent sleighing, after chores being done Ewart and I drove down to Everton with the Colt ( Maude) and cutter. She drove finely. I sent away a card to Robert Barber, Guelph, telling him that John McKenzie accepted his offer of $5.10 for the pigs. to be delivered a week from next wednesday. I got 2 gallons cole oil at Geo. Marshalls. John Webb was up on a visit this afternoon, he offers me a load of oat straw for feed only stipulating to give back a load of manure, Judson Tolton is not any better to day. he had a bad time last night guite dilerious. Ewart &amp; Maggie are at singing school this evening. I curried down the cattle to day. they seem to be very itchy. likely lice on them. Coal oil and soap is recommended and I mean to try it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24 25</span></h2> <p>Quite windy and snowy which makes it dissagreeable to be driving out in Judson Tolton is very bad these days. his case is a very serious one and if a check is not given to the onward course of the disease I fear there may be bad consequences, the doctor seems to hold out fair hopes, although he allows the case to be serious. Margaret and I drove over to see him this afternoon he is very restless and so delirious that it very difficult to keep him quiet. he is all the time raving about being away from home and he wants to return. Johny was to attend Sam Allens sale this afternoon. it is a very bad day for an auction sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 25 26</span></h2> <p>Calmer and pleasanter to day, and the fall of snow although small has made excellent sleighing. Ewart and I made the sleigh ready, putting on the hay rack and we went down to Webb's and brought a nice load of oat straw. John invited me to get another load on the same terms if I required it. I thanked him and accepted. if the weather is fine we will likely go for the other tomorrow. Willie drove out from Guelph to day. he left his cutter at Robert Jestins and got Robert's light bobs. during the moving time, he took Annie Abbott with him to help them at their moving. no improvement in Judson Toltons condition. he is very delirious and difficult of management. John Dickieson received injuries last night at Rockwood from which he died through the night. his mother and he were coming home from Sam. Allans sale last night when his horse ran away when opposite Livingston's house and spilt him out in the railway crosising. John was left lying partly on the track and the cars took off his arm. and otherwise hurt him. he was taken on the train to Guelph where he died in the hospital. Mrs. Dickieson is also hurt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_26_27_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 26 27 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 26 27 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day although colder and frostier. we are having so far, one of the finest winters that I remember of . Ewart and I brought another load of straw from John Webbs John did not show up to day he is suffering from a pain in his neck. he thinks he got cold yesterday. Judson Tolton became worse this afternoon and they drove down for the doctor, he seemed to be a little better in the fore part of the day. Margaret &amp; I drove over there and Albert was just starting for the doctor as we arrived. After the doctor saw him he said he would like to have another doctor brought. so I drove to Everton and telephoned to Dr. McKinnon who soon reponded. I phoned at 7:20, he said he would start in half an hour. he got to our place about 9:30 and I accompanied him over. {in margin} Dr. McKinnon telephoned for to Guelph to come to see Judson Tolton. the doctor called this way and accompanied him over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27 28</span></h2> <p>Rather a cold and frosty day. but pleasant for winter weather. I rode over home this morning along with Albert as he drove the doctor to Everton, we were all night at Toltons. Judson had a bad night, I rode over last night with Dr. McKinnon but he had to go on to Erin Village. I could not get back. poor Judson took a worse turn soon after we left and died about 11 oclock, A.M. they drove over for Mother, and I soon followed. his father, poor Man is feeling the blow very hard. Archie Stephens and Henry has been there nearly all the time of his sickness and is a great comfort to them. they wrote cards and telegraphed to many of the friends. Dr. McCullough stayed over the night and Albert drove him to Everton this morning and I also got a ride home with them. {in margin} Johny returned 696 lbs of oats to day - Judson Tolton died this foremoon -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28 29</span></h2> <p>Cold and frosty. I have had the stock mostly on hand to day. Ewart drove to Everton and had awhile skating we hitched up our cutter at night and Maggie and her Mother and I rode over to Toltons. Ewart hitched up Fred to McWilliams cutter and he and George also drove over, there was a large gathering of freinds and acquaintances there. we stayed awhile and then returned home. Bessie came to day from Mount Forest. and Mary from Barrie. Wm Totlon. Senr was at Thomas' to day - {in margin} not doing anything of consequence - have been over at Toltons</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h2> <p>Keanest frost of the season last night. our thermometor registered 16 below zero. we did up all the feeding and other work a little early this forenoon so as to be promptly on hand for the funeral at 2 oclock. Willie drove out from Guelph with his wife. Colin &amp; Annie Sunter accompanied him. George Lorie and Mary also was here and Maggie rode with them. Ewart rode with Johny &amp; Lizzie. there was a very large funeral - think there must have been about 150 rigs. and so many people that the church building could not accomodate them. Andrew Tolton &amp; wife were there. Ben also and Edward &amp; wife. Dan McMillan &amp; family. Bella McKenzie rode back with me from the grave of Toltons. Ewart returned sooner than I did and got the greater part of the work done up before we arrived. Willie and his company and Geo. Lorie &amp; Mary where with us to tea. {in margin} Funeral of Judson Tolton - large gathering of freinds -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 30 31 1898</span></h2> <p>Very cold, although more moderate than yesterday the wind has been high and has drifted in the snow into the tracks on the road. the sleighing is fine now only that it is a little heavy on account of filling in of the track. I drove over to the Centre inn to meet this other members of the Board of Health, we organized again for the years worn. Mr Auld is the member that was reappointed for the next three years. I was chosen Chairman again for this year. our old white sow pigged this morning and had very bad luck, she had some six or seven pigs and all dead excepting one and that one feeble. John McKenzie got word to day of the sale of the place, so he will have to look out another place again . it is very unpleasant and discouraging for them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Tuesday 31 1</span></h2> <p>A very cold day. the wind has been high and the snow drifting. Willie drove out from Guelph this afternoon he brought Annie Abbott home. She has been helping them to move into their new premises. the old sow is left all alone in her glory again. the weakling pig has gone the way of the rest of the litter. I dont remember of having quite such bad luck before. we dont undertake much more work than attending to the wants of the stock in this untoward weather. the thermometer ranges away down some degrees below zero, and when the wind keeps high it is very dissagreeably cold - {in margin} Willie out from Guelph brought home Annie Abbot Old sow lost all her litter bad luck -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Wednesday 1 2</span></h2> <p>Continues cold and stormy, which increased as the day advanced. Ewart and I got our usual chores done up as early as possible and made ready for cutting straw. John McKenzie &amp; family drove down this morning. John helped us at the cutting all day. we got along fairly well but I felt very cold while driving on the horse power. young Johny Smith was attending the home and stock of McKenzies. it was a cold looking operation to see them start off for home with the children. we are now letting the cows out of the stable, for water, twice a day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Thursday_2_3_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Thursday 2 3 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_3_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 3 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 4 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Johny_took_a_grist_of_chop_to_the_mile_to_day_-_all_went_over_to_Toltons_on_a_visit_this_evening"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Johny took a grist of chop to the mile to day - all went over to Toltons on a visit this evening</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very cold day. the wind has been very high and the roads and surrounding are getting drifted up. Johny drove over in Erin to Barne's for his seed peas, twenty bushels which he pays 60¢ per bushel for, he was lucky in getting them at that price as we hear of the price rising considerably higher. I have been cleaning up the barn and cleaning &amp; bedding pigs &amp;c and also have done some harness repairing. I drove down to Everton for the mail. the roads are quite heavy from the continual drifting of the snow. the thermometer has been recording about 4 below zero. which, with the high wind, makes it very cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3 4</span></h2> <p>Continues cold, but not so severe as we have had in the past number of days. I have rather a bad cold. I suppose from being exposed in the cold. while driving the horses on the horse power. I had however to go at it again. we moved the horse power over to Johnys place to day and got it all ready for work after dinner. we cut just about 2 hours, from 3 to 5, and did very well for the time. the roads are drifting up rather badly the winds have been high and the snow dry. we hear that Allison swung for his crime this morning at Berlin. he was quite callous and indifferent - the minister (Rev. Atkinson) takes credit for making a repentant of him, and ready to wear the Crown, what a Burlesque on the vaunted Christianity of the age. {in margin} cutting straw this afternoon at Johnys - Allison the Galt murderer was hanged this A.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 4 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Johny took a grist of chop to the mile to day - all went over to Toltons on a visit this evening</span></h3> <p>Windy to day and considerable drifting of snow. Ewart drove to Everton and got the papers containing the account of the execution of Allison. I had the choring pretty much to see after. Ewart wrenched his back yesterday and is feeling it sore. in drawing over the horse power on the store boat. it slipped off and Johny and he had a hard job getting it loaded again. the 4 of us drove over to Toltens to spend the evening. we took the team and sleigh. the road over there was much flooded in places with drifts. the side road was opened out but hard to get through. and we drove through Tolton's fields. the lane was partially filled.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Fine today. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been at Everton as usual. but Mother and I have kept the place also as usual</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Monday 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. turned much milder than what has been prevailing. Ewart and I bagged up 17 bags mixed grain for chop. and after dinner Ewart drove it to Everton mill for chopping. he was a little late in returning home with it. a number of teams were in ahead of him and he said there was quite a stock of bags to chop after he left. Willie and Mr. Wideman drove out from Guelph to see Willies horse. Willie says the horse suits Mr. Wideman but he wants to exchange another from him and pay the difference. Willie offered to deal that way but there is 20 dollars between them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 7 8</span></h2> <p>Turned soft and very mild towards evening it rained some. Ewart drove Fred in to Guelph to day. Johny and Willie were at him yesterday to go in to day to get his name registered so as to enable him to vote. he had his trip for nothing however. as it only applied to those living in the city. he should have seen after if some time ago when it was attended to in the country. I have had a very busy day at home all alone and having a good deal of work on hand - Margaret and I drove over to R.J. Kerrs to tell him about taking his hogs to Guelph on Thursday. took the card that Simpson Sent. we spent a very pleasant evening with them. there is a wonderful change wrought on the house since I was in it before. John McKenzie down to night getting our sleighs &amp; rack for his pigs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 8 9</span></h2> <p>Still keeps quite soft. and rain fell awhile this morning and a little drizzle up to eleven oclock. I was astir a little early and fed the horses &amp; pigs, so as to have Doc ready when John came down with his load. Johny helped us to road our pig on the sleigh with the rest. John McKenzie had 6 and they weighed the 2000 lbs our sow weighed 220. Barber paid the $57.10 without a word to John = $51.00. I took a fancy for a little sow soon to have pigs that was unloading to Barber. he offered me to exchange at the same price per lb. so I agreed. the little sow weighed 165 lbs. so there was $2.75 coming to me. he was making a mistake in giving me $3.75 but I corrected him. I bought 1/2 an ounce each of the stuff for No 2 pills. 35cts from A. B. Petrie best quality. John and I went to Willies for dinner and fed our horses. Willie drove out to our place coming by Rockwood and lifted a note for John McKenzie and paid his taxes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Thursday_9_10_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Thursday 9 10 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 10 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_11_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 11 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>Very mild but damp and inclined to rain betimes. Willie and Ewart was early up and prepared their teams and sleighs for getting off for Guelph with their load of logs from Geo. Copelands. they started from here about 1/2 past eight, and John McKenzie was in waiting at Copelands quite awile. they did not get loaded up till about 11 oclock and took them till about 3 oclock to get in with their loads. the roads they say were getting very bare of snow especially in coming home about 5 oclock. Willie drove Johny's team. Ewart drove ours, and Johny McKenzie his own. it was a good move for Willie to get the timber in to day, he came back to night his horse &amp; cutter being here. I have had a very busy day. Cleaning out the frozen stuff out of the pig pens and doing up the other work. they were late in returning from Guelph. I took the Forester Cow down to McWilliams to night. {in margin} Willie gets 3 loads of the barn logs taken to Guelph to day. Sleighing going off very fast. "Forester" cow taken to McWilliams to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 10 11</span></h2> <p>Continues Mild and thawing off the snow very fast, there will very soon be nothing but the bare ground everwhere if this thaw continues. Ewart and I to day took down the two loads of manure I owed him as pay for the 2 loads of oat straw he gave us. we took one before dinner and the other after dinner and we spread them on the field he is manuring out of his own shed. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this evening. John McKenzie and Bella were here this evening while. we bagged up 4 bags of potatoes. "Erin Wonders". and a bag of apples for Guelph tomorrow the ground is in a plash at present and without good foot wear one is sure to have wet feet and cold are very prevalent just now. I have been troubled that way for some time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11 12</span></h2> <p>Quite soft this morning and looks like rain. we made ready for Guelph and were off about 7:40. John McKenzie &amp; Bella came down and joined us. we had the democrat. we sold our 4 bags potatoes at 65¢ per bag. the bag apples 5¢. Margaret had 35 lbs butter. 17 &amp; 18cts mostly 18. Bella had 8 lbs sold at 17¢ also a few eggs. John McKenzie was looking after the old Cutting farm and got some encouragement to expect it reasonably. I took my horses to Willies and had my dinner there. the others did not go down we called at the General Hospital, where Bella &amp; her Mother and John McKenzie went in to see Mrs McCarter. I stayed with the horses. turned quite cold towards evening and I was cold on arriving home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Froze up last night. to day it has been softer although raw and cold. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been twice at Everton meeting to day. I and Mother have had the house pretty much to ourselves all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Monday 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>Froze again last night, and to day it has been as much as a bargain to the much below the freezing point. really this has been an extraordinary mild winter, there was a little snow last night but the wind was high and blown in about. I have been busy to day. finished splitting the stove wood in wood house shortly after dinner we took the calves out of their stall and laid a floor of boards on a slant in order to keep them drier. they have been very hard to keep any way dry. Ewart and Maggie drove down to singing school this evening. Henry Duffield was with us quite a spell this evening. he was looking at the young mare to night, he thinks she will likely get all right pretty soon, he advises gargling her with Electric oil, a couple of tea spoonfuls, or so, in a little water. {in margin} Spliting our stove wood in wood house - fixing up stall for calves - singing school - Henry Duffield here to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14 15</span></h2> <p>A very stormy day. the wind has been very high and there was quite a fall of snow through the night which has been well drifted into nooks and corners. There had also been considerable snow falling to day. it has not been at all cold the most of the day, but this evening it has got quite a bit colder. Ewart and I moved the heating stove into the little kitchen and after getting on a good fire we brought in the double team harness and washed and oiled them up. they have got hardened by wet and exposure and needing oil badly. I also have started to repair them in places. I have been rubbing the young mare's throat with turpentine &amp; coal &amp; coon oil. She cannot swallow water very well it runs back out of her nostrils again. Ewart and Johny drove down to Rockwood this evening. E.F.B. Johnston is to be there speaking in the interest of Mutrie and the reform party. they expect a good turn out. but the weather is against them. {in margin} very stormy day. wind and snow cleaning and oiling the team harness. Ewart and Johny away to Rockwood this evening to hear the political speaking -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 15 16</span></h2> <p>Windy last night and cold. wind fell this morning and it has been a fine day, but frosty and cold. John Webb has cut his stove wood with the circular to day. I was asked to help, also asked to Willie Theaker's sawing Bee. I went to Webb's this morning , but as he had lots of help, he gave both Johny and myself leave to quit. Ewart went to the bee in the afternoon. Johny also went to it. I attended to the chores and also worked some at the double harness. oiled them over the second time. I think I shall oil them yet again. the thermometer shows 2 degrees below to day. Maggie and Ewart were at Willie Theaker's Social party this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Thursday_16_17_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Thursday 16 17 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>Cold moderated and a fine winter's day. Ewart complains of a weak back and I have to put into any heavy work in consequence. after getting the chores done up I went at the harness again, am keeping the room warm and have gone over all the harness again with oil. and repaired them by stitching them where required, there is a lot of work to do on them. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon, and brought home the mail matter. amoung it there is a letter from Brother Alex Meaford he tells me he has got back the Agency for the C.P.R. and he thinks it has come to stay this time. I am very glad to hear of it as it is quite a revenue to them. he tells me Wm Jestin is very poorly. and thinks he may be in his grave in a month or so.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17 18</span></h2> <p>Temperature milder and rain has fallen although it soon takes the form of ice. a soft turn however is the rule but it is getting colder again to night. I have been making long heavy sewing threads for repairing the rips of our harness tugs. and have sewed some up although there are long seams yet to put in. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon to see if these promised visitors were coming this evening, but he found they had abandoned it for the present and are looking forward to it after the elections. Maggie and her Mother have been very busy for some days fixing and cleaning up the house and other things. {in margin} took the "Forester" cow again to night to McWilliams - repairing the harness - Ewart to Everton</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18 19</span></h2> <p>Frozen up again and the ground is clear and hard once more. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove the cutter to Guelph to day. They returned early. we saw James &amp; Maggie Blakely. they tell us that Mrs. Soherty is dead and is to be buried tomorrow. Thomas Croft, of Manitoba, was with them. I have finished the repairing of the double harness to day. John Nabb, also Henry Duffield, paid us quite a visit this afternoon. Harry was inveighing against the utility of party politics. and condemmed it in unmeasured terms. I was trying to say something in its favour but got gobbled up for my pains.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>Rather an unpleasant day. rain falling and ice forming the wind was very high last night. Ewart &amp; Maggie twice to Everton to day. Bella &amp; John, children &amp; Mrs. McKenzie paid us a visit this forenoon. they left for home after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Monday_20_21_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Monday 20 21 1898</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext"></span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_22_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 22 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Monday 20 21 1898</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline"></span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of snow last night. and it has snowed less or more all day. the wind has been from the east and drifting up the snow considerably. I fear the roads will be blocked some. I have been repairing my old felt boots. they leak badly and we want to be working in the bush soon to get out our year's wood. we think King is taking the distemper the same as the cold. I hope we will have a team left to do what work we have to do. I put the sow out from the 3 little pigs yesterday. I am afraid they will starve. they dont take to the milk drinking and I put the sow back to them this evening. we all drove down to Webbs this evening and spent a pleasant time Alice &amp; John Campbell drove to Everton singing school. Ewart was afraid to venture on account of the roads. {in margin} Snow fall roads fill up. "King" taking the distemper - visiting at Jno Webbs - repairing Boots</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21 22</span></h2> <p>Snowing again to day more or less nearly all the time. I finished repairing my felt boots to day. and also filed the saw all before dinner, afternoon I drove the horses on the horse power at Johnys, cutting straw. Ewart also helped, we had to put on "Fred" with "Doc", as King has a cough and seems unwell with the distemper. the roads are badly blooked up on the town line. at least they are very heavy for travelling on, John McKenzie drove in to Guelph with a load of oatsabout over 50 bushels, he got 33 1/2 cts per bushel. he drove round by the other line, he says he could not have taken his load down the town line. I have had quite a job getting the three sucking pigs to drink milk they have started this evening however and hope to see them drink all right soon. John left his check, on Geo. Williams for me to try &amp; remit through it tomorrow. {in margin} cutting straw at Johny's - John McKenzie at Guelph with a load of oats got 33 1/2 per bushel -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 22 23</span></h2> <p>Moderately cold and inclined to be snowing a little - pretty steadily the most of the time. quite a while over extra chores. I drove down to Everton this P.M. and made a remittance of twenty dollars &amp; 75 cts to Colin McKinnon. Holstein, Marshall would not accept of Geo. Williams check of Guelph. so I gave him thirteen dollars, and will pay the balance to George as soon as we get the check cashed 12 cts is the charge for over 20 and up to 30 dollars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day, although snowing away now and again. there has lately been quite a quantity of snow falling and the roads in consequence have been heavy. John McKenzie and Bella and children drove down in the cutter before dinner to day. John helped me down at the bush to cut down some timber and Ewart drew it home, (3 times) the breaking of the road was a heavy job and we put little timber on. John drove away in a hurry after tea to attend a party of Beatties. Ewart also went there. I drove down to Everton after getting through with the chores to hear the political spouting. Maggie and her mother were there also. we all three rode home in the cutter. Maggie helped Mary to day, preparing supper for the speakers. John Nebb's team and our sleigh was to Guelph with Webbs hogs to day. John Campbell brought me 3 bags corn. 40 cts per B = $2.70. John Campbell got the check against Geo. Williams cashed to day. {in margin} Paid Mr. Marshall this evening before attending the meeting seven dollars &amp; 8 cts this balance of pemittance to Colin McKinnon Holstein.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24 25</span></h2> <p>Rather a cold raw day, the snow has been falling as usual. Ewart brought a load of ice from Everton this afternoon 14 block &amp; the roads were heavy. we had to cut out the saw dust, which had become hard and frozen in order to receive the ice. Johny and I together attended the funeral of Peter McGregor. there was quite a large number of people gathered at the house it was very comfortless, however, as there was no fire to be reached by a large proportion of the people we did not go to the grave yard. most of those who went walked there. I had the chores to attend to after coming home so had to put off as little time as possible. {in margin} Funeral of Peter McGregor - drawing ice</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25 26</span></h2> <p>A fine day just about enough of frost to keep the the snow and little more. Ewart has drawn 3 load of ice to day, I like yesterday 14 blocks and 2 of 16 each. he had Johny Jecnie mare for the 2 loads after dinner as he save Fred for Rockwood skating rink at night. he attended a concert instead however, I packed all the ice myself, filling up the inter slices with snow. of course I had the most of the other chores to do. although Ewart helped me in the morning and some of returning with the last load. John McKenzie has been at Guelph to day with a load of oats, he thinks he may yet get the cutting farm, his offer is being, he thinks, favourably looked upon. {in margin} Ewart drawing ice we have now 4 loads 60 block in all -</p> <p>Sunday 27 Fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie went to Everton this forenoon. Maggie stayed till evening where Ewart brought her home again Mr and Mrs Robert Morton &amp; Boys paid us a visit this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine clear sunshine day, and not very frosty. the weather is about all that could be desired for these election times. Ewart drew up the last load of ice this forenoon. 16 blocks, and paid for 76 blocks. $1.14 . Johny Smith came along before dinner to work half a month at the rate of $6.50 a month. he helped me to pack the ice and we covered it with saw dust. Johny spent some time to find out how the work had to be done. he seems to be a very smart and willing boy to work. {in margin} Ewart fini{shed} drawing ice - paid Symo{nds?} $1.14 for {word cut off} John Smith engaged to work for 1/2 a month -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 28 1</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day. clear sunshine and cold very moderate, just a splendid day for Winter and not possible to be better for such a business as the polling for the election of legislators. we got our skid ways laid in the yard for holding the fire wood logs this forenoon - after dinner awhile Ewart drove up to Oustic with Fred and Cutter. we were there just about 1/2 an hour before the poll closed and I noted the numbers down as the returning officer read them out. 77 majority for Mutrie. 65 Hortop. 3 Anderson - I drove home again with Johnys mare, and Ewart &amp; Johny drove on to Guelph with Fred. I drove afterwards down to Everton to hear the returns. Mutrie 428 majority, the Governm't is not well sustained being too nearly balanced. John McKenzie &amp; I walked over the Cutting place this forenoon to see it. Willie was with us last night amd drove home this morning. {in margin} Ewart took our own white sow over to Ke{??} - Excitement to day all over the Country - the elections prove the old Gov't has not been well sustained. Johny and Ewart to Guelph this Ev'g -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. Sunshine and pleasant. the snow has melted considerably in the middle of the day from the heat of the sun. Ewart was late before getting home from Guelph. they had their supper at Willies at one oclock last night. Ewart hauled home 5 loads of beach logs for firewood with Fred and "Doc" - Johny Smith and I cut them and helped load on to the sleighs. we cannot haul a very big load at a time as there are some soft places where the sleighs cut through rather badly. I would like to stick at the drawing till we have enough as the snow may soon be taken away. {in margin} Johny Smith and I cutting and Ewart hauling as we cut and help load - ground soft and scarce of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_2_3_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_3_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 3 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 4 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. Johny &amp; Ewart cut all the logs that were on one of the skid ways before 11 oclock this forenoon. I could not find our old windlass, so I had to bore holes in another one. we got every thing ready for killing and hanging up the cow and Henry Duffield came along after dinner and butchered her. started about 12 oclock and had it all done up about 5 - she is nice looking beef and I hope it will be nice and tender so that people who buy it will have satisfaction with it. John McKenzie was at Guelph to day and has bargained for the Cutting place - he paid $100.00 down and got a duplicate of the agreement. {in margin} Johny Smith and Ewart sawing the logs on the skid way - butchered the old white cow this afternoon. Henry Duffield the butcher - John McKenzie purchased the Cutting farm to day in Guelph -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. the sun came out pretty hot to day and has taken away quite a bit of snow - Henry Duffield came down this morning and cut down the beef carcase. it weighed in all 530 lbs. we keep one of the hind quarters 150 lbs. I sold 105 lbs of the other hind quarter to Wm Maikens at 6c - $6.25 - a piece to Haskins 75c, a piece to McCallum $1.65. one to Abbotts $1.05. John McKenzie got one of the fronts 110 lbs for $5.00. John Webb 43 at 5c $2.15. Ewart &amp; Johny sawed this forenoon, and drew up 2 loads of logs afternoon - I bagged up 11 bags of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Bella is staying all night with us intending to go to Guelph with us tomorrow. little Maggie is also staying and will keep her Auntie Maggie company tomorrow - {in margin} Henry Duffield helped us to cut up the beef. I took it out and sold it - Ewart and Johny Smith sawing and hauling home logs. I bagged up 11 bags of Potatoes for Guelph tomorrow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. bright sunshine, the frost was kean last night and it was about eleven oclock before the sun had effect on the roads. we were astir early this morning and got loaded up and off for Guelph between 7 &amp; 8. the roads were fairly good for the sleigh the most of the way. it was a little tough in odd places. I sold the potatoes (11 bags) at 65c per bag. 68 lbs dried apples to Millman at 4 1/2 per lb. Bella had also nearly as much. 35 lbs butter at 16 1/2 . Bella sold hers to Millman at 16c sold the Beef hide at 7c 60 lbs. we drove to Willies for dinner - the Boys sawed up al the logs that were hauled, and John McKenzie drove down for Bella after having been at the mill with chop - the Wisharts were there to day to visit, but, no doubt, were dissapointed -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>A most beautiful day. warm sunshine which is melting the snow very fast. Ewart drove his mother down to see Mrs Peavoy. she is now very low. Margaret took some of the best whiskey down for her and it was lucky as the Dr was there and prescribed it for her. Ewart, Johny &amp; Maggie drove down again to Everton meeting this - Mother &amp; I visited at Webbs this evening -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>Some frost last night which hardened up the surface of the ground this morning, but the sun coming out bright soon melted the snow and made everything very slushy. the boys and I went to the bush this morning and brought up one load of logs before dinner. I went with them after dinner and we brought home two more loads. William Barber &amp; John Weatherston drove down where we were working and went through to the other line. they charged me seven dollars &amp; fifty cents for my threshing, which, I think, is a very moderate charge, and I sent it down with Ewart this evening to Everton, when they went to singing school he paid it to John Weatherston. {in margin} Ewart and John Smith helping me to cut &amp; draw timber for firewood - Settled with Wm Weatherston for threshing -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>A little frost again last night which dried up the ground and surroundings in the morning. the day opened out warm however, and soon the snow melted and had everything in a plash again. the Boys and I took the team to the bush this morning and were loading up when John McKenzie came along too with his team. John Smith and I stayed in the bush and cut up the timber while Ewart and John McKenzie drew the logs up home. they took 2 loads each in the forenoon and the same afternoon. Mrs John Harris Peavoy died about 8 oclock this morning. they drove up for Margaret to do down and dress and lay her out. after getting the coffin they came up for her again in the evening to put the corpse in the coffin.{in margin} drawing from the bush - with 2 teams to day - John McKenzie helping us. Death of Mrs J. H. Peavoy this morning - Margaret helping them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Another very warm day. the snow has gone off at a rapid rate to day. John McKenzie brought down their old Cooking stove to set up in the old Cutting house. I went with him and we set it up. also the pipes before we took lunch. John also drove, before unhitching, to see Jacky Miller about the stables &amp;c. we took our lunch in Mrs Cutting's house, and then went to the swamp and cut quite a nice lot of poles for firewood - if the swamp does not break up soon John will get a lot of stuff for firewood. the Boys have been cutting up the logs at home to day and doing the chores. Mrs Gale and her Sister Mary Ann paid our folks a visit this afternoon. her son that was lately hurt but who is getting better, drove them here.{in margin} John McKenzie and I working at the Cutting farm to day - Mrs Gale and her sister visiting to day. Ewart and Johny cutting logs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_9_10_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 10 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>Soft again to day. John McKenzie and George Cutting came along with the team and took our bobsleigh to the Cutting swamp this morning. I let Johny Smith go along with them and they got along well, with what John and I cut yesterday they got out 8 loads and John drew it all to the house taking one load to old Mrs Cutting - Margaret and I went to the funeral of Mrs J. H. Peavoy which was set for 2 oclock P.M. but, perhaps was nearly an hour late in lifting. there were 36 rigs in all, our old democrat carried the corpse to Everton Cemetery. Ewart had all the chores to look after at night, as we were a little late in getting home from the funeral. I got an empty syrup barrel from McCallum for 25cts for putting our beef in pickle and tied it on behind the buggie.{in margin} Funeral of Mrs John Harris Peavoy - John McKenzie at Cutting farm hauling firewood out of the swamp - syrup barrell.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10 11</span></h2> <p>Continues soft and looking much like rain. it did rain a little this afternoon but did not last long enough to make it very unpleasant. it is very soft underfoot, however, which makes it abundantly dissagreeable - this is the day of Thomas Tolton's Auction Sale of Stock and implements and as the hour set for commencing was 12 oclock, we had our dinner shortly after 11 and then set out with the {Span?} and Sleigh. the sleighing was about gone so we had a tough ride over. John Webb rode with us. Hull from Erin was Auctioneer and started to sell about one oclock. he sold lively and things in general brought in prices. I regretted letting the binder go for $26.00. Cows from 40 to 50 dollars, young cattle also good prices. I got a couple of hoes and stable scrapes &amp; potatoe fork 45c. Thos. told me the book keeper estimated the amount to be between 15 &amp; 1800 dollars. John McKenzie bought a plow for $3.00. John McKenzie sent George Cutting to help us at the wood to day. Johny Smith and he sawed some but split most of the time. {in margin} Thos. Tolton Auction Sale of stock an Implements - went off very well. Mother attending at a birth this evening at William Tindalls - a duaghter - all doing well. the snow is nearly all gone and we had a hard pull for the big horse with the sleigh over to the Sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13 12</span></h2> <p>Another soft day, and rained considerably this forenoon. Johny drove the democrat to Guelph taking 3 bags potatoes &amp; 3 bags dried apples. he had to go down to Willie Peavoys for the democrat which was rather a hardship. people borrowing an article should be prompt in returning them. Ewart and Johny cut logs this afternoon. we were working in the barn during the rain. I drove "Doc" in the buggie to Everton this afternoon and brought the mail. I got the King bolt in the buggie repaired and settled up with Willie Abbott. he billed me with $1.35 for work - I reminded him that he was still owing for taxes on Mrs Peavoys house that he told me to pay for him. he disputed it however, and I compromised with charging him 50cts instead of $1.16. so I paid him 85cts as a settlement. Johny got 60cts a bag for his potatoes to day. he says the roads were bad. {in margin} Rain to day - Johny to Guelph with the democrat. he had potatoes and other things. cutting logs - settlement with Willie Abbott. buggie fixed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Heavy fall of rain last night. and everything is in a plash to day. the wind blew strongly from the south east this morning and veered round to the west. it then became much colder. the temperature falling 20 degrees from 52 to 32 - the young folks did not go to Everton this forenoon, but they hitched up Doc and drove down in the evening. Fred is bad with the distemper -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>Froze up last night, although not very hard. still it had the effect of drying up the ground very nicely. Johny Smith and I cut is quite a nice lot of timber this afternoon. we will likely finish up the cutting in the yard tomorrow forenoon. Ewart split up some while we were sawing. John Webb paid us a nice visit to day and had his dinner with us. he is a freindly neighbor. John McKenzie and George Cutting drove down to the old Cutting farm this afternoon. they would have been there longer, only that their stables at home are flooded and they have had quite a job making things passable. the three young folks are all away to the Everton Singing School this evening. {in margin} Cutting firewood inthe yard - John Webb visiting. the 3 young folks at singing school this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Frosty night but gets quite soft through the day. we were working at the wood in the yard. in the midddle of the afternoon we took the axe and saw and went back to the elm tree near the watering place and cut it down and cut it up into saw logs, getting done in time to do up our night chores. being very close to other two trees (black ash) we had some difficulty in getting it sawed down, we chopped a little with the axe so as to give room for the saw to work.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>A most beauriful day. bright sunshine and warm. the snow is now going off with a rush and every step one takes is in water and slush. it has all the appearance of the soon coming of spring. Ewart and I helped Johny to cut straw this forenoon. Robert McWilliams also helped him. Johny Smith was splitting wood this forenoon - Ewart helped to cut wood afternoon. I hitched "Doc" to the buggie afternoon and drove to Rockwood to get some lime for John McKenzie - there was none, however, until Friday next. I called at Crofts on my return and attended their Auction Sale. ther was a very great crowd there. I bought a pair of shearling ewes, expected to lamb soon, for $10.50 each and gave my note for $21.00 payable in a years time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_16_17_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day. a little frost at night but soon melts off when the sun rises. Johny Smith and I have been sawing this forenoon - Ewart drove down this morning for the Robertson girls. Grace was at Everton, but Sarah amd Kitty came up and spent the day. we broke the road down our snowdrifted lane and brought up the 3 elm logs we cut for saw logs. I began to fear the trouble of getting them to the mill would more than cover the profit of taking them there. Ewart drove Sarah and Kitty home again at night and brought the mail from Everton. I made a rack to be put on the democrat for bringing home the sheep tomorrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Quite a warm and pleasant day. it has had all the look of spring weather. the snow is nearly all gone and water and slush cheifly abound. I started for Rockwood about nine oclock this morning. Henry Duffield rode down with me. he wished to see about the sale of turnips, but we both thought it better to let the matter rest a little yet as the road in places is very bad. I bought 2 bushels of lime for John McKenzie and brought up ten cents worth for Haskins, the blacksmith. we called at Crofts for the 2 ewes I purchased at the sale. we soon had them loaded and brought them safely home, arriving at a quarter past 2. we then had dinner. Ewart &amp; Johny Smith have been splitting at the wood this forenoon, and cut up the skidway &amp;c this afternoon. we prepared a grist for chop for tomorrow. I promised to go with John McKenzie tomorrow, and Ewart will have to go to the mill as well as do the chores.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has prevailed for some time. a little foggy &amp; damp this morning but it cleared up to be fine. John McKenzie and George Cutting, Junr were driving down to the Cutting place and I went along with them to help fix up the old house. I did considerable plastering and made a new recess up stairs for the stove pipe to enter the chimney. we had a very busy day, John fixed the chimney outside and patched the shingling. I think the old house can be made tolerably comfortable by having some work and a little expense put upon it. Ewart took 13 bags of chop to the mill to day. 5 bags oats for the horses, and 8 bags mixed grain for the cattle and hogs. Johny Smith has worked with our Johny to day -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20th</span></h2> <p>Weather continues soft and warm. we have mud and slush now in earnest. Maggie &amp; Ewart went to meeting this forenoon - Maggie remained with Mary over night. She is laid up with inflammatory Rheumatism. Margaret &amp; I visited at Webbs this evening. Mrs Webb is poorly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 20 21 1898</span></h2> <p>Very foggy this morning and looked as if we might have a rainy day, it kept up very well however. John McKenzie &amp; Bella drove down in the buggie to work at the old house again. I went with them so as to finish the job I had on hand on Saturday - we had a very busy day, it is so late before getting there and we cannot stay any longer than about 1/2 half past five, which makes it but a short day , and the roads are also very bad which does not mend matters - our little sow had 5 pigs this morning when we went out to the stable. there are few enough and I hope she will lose none of them. George Cutting did not come to hand to day. Maggie returned home to night with Ewart from the singing school. Ewart rode to Everton this morning to mail a card to Mr Simpson to see when to ship our sow. Geroge Marshall was to Guelph and he brought back word that he wants her on Thursday - {in margin} down with John McKenzie and Bella fixing up the old house - little white sow (the Guelph purchase) has 5 pigs this morning -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Misty and damp this morning and there has been no sunshine all day, a little rain fell in the forenoon. Bella had her mother to day helping her to clean and whitewash the old house. Johny and George Cutting were also there. Ewart &amp; I have been splitting wood this afternoon. I am putting down the straw somewhat liberally now and we will have to get some more tramped in for manure. Ewart &amp; I brought home some snow in 2 barrels and covered them with saw dust. they think it too early to break on our store of ice. Mrs Webb is very poorly these times. her case is causing all of us uneasiness. the doctor if treating her, and concerned about her.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>Quite a change in the temperature. the frost hardened up the ground like iron this morning. John McKenzie was down in good time this morning, (sharp seven) he had grist for the Everton mill of chopped stuff and had the fat pig along. he helped load up our old sow, and her to gether and I started off to Guelph with them about 8 oclock reaching Guelph 15 minutes before 12. our sow weighed 380 lbs. 3.25 - and Johnys weighed 190 lbs. 4.75 - ours was $12.35 and John's $8.93 - I bought 5 bags corn. 40cts per bushel. and 50 lbs oil cake $1.35 per 100 in all $5.35. had my dinner at David Toltons. David has met a severe accident by being peirced with a harrow pin. he fell on it on his seat and made a wound 4 inches deep. he is now going round but perhaps he may be too soon in moving round. Ewart has had the chores to do himself and also had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_23_24_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 23 24 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_24_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 24 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_25_26"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 25 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>much finer than yesterday. warm and springlike. The remarks of yesterday, applies to this day as being a day or two behind in recording occurances - I forgot the day. this is the day I took the pigs to Guelph and all else applies. Maggie and her mother helped Bella to day to clean and otherwise fix up her house. I called at Everton on my way home and brought home the mail matter. Mrs Webb continues to be very poorly. she does not get well this time so quickly as she has been in the habit of doing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day . Ewart has been splitting at the stove wood, and I have also helped some. we cut up the stringers of the skid way for the logs and clearing off all the straggling stuff around the pile - our pile of stove wood begins to look more like a pile to begin the winter with, but we will have to hunt up stuff to burn on summer. the doctor has been up to see Mrs Webb. he considers her case sufficiently serious as to cause uneasiness, if not alarm. the doctor was looking at our Maude Colt with a view of purchase. he would have liked her better broke. I sharped and set our crosscut saw for Ewart's use tomorrow at Robt. McWilliams bee. John McKenzie took down a load of hay to day , and he &amp; George went to a sawing bee at {Bapties?} in the afternoon -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day with "Doc" &amp; the buggie. they had 38 lbs of butter. 4 lbs at 19c the rest at 18c = $6.90 - the roads, although bad in places, were not so bad, generally. Ewart attended Robert McWilliams sawing bee. they got along very well. I was all alone at home and had considerable fixing around in addition to the usual chores. Johny was at Guelph to day with potatoes. he got 60c per bag from Millman - I paid Johny Smith four dollars which paid him in full.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>A rainy day, dismal and unpleasant. every thing is a plash. I drove twice up to McKenzies to day. Bella came down with me the first time and she forgot the key for their house below and I went back for it . they did not go to Everton to day. Margaret is at Webbs all day and staying on all night. Mrs Webb is ina critical state. I was down till 11.30 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== MARCH MONDAY 27 28 1898==Continued to rain less or more up to noon to day - the land is full of water and the roads are very muddy. they are not as deep however as usual at this time of the year. the frost and snow left earlier than usual which is the cause. Johny intended to saw with the circular to day and John Mutrie brought over the saw early this morning. they did not saw however on account of the wet. Johny put in a new crosspiece in the horse power to day and I helped him awhile. Maggie and Bella drove down to the old Cutting house and worked at papering all day. John McKenzie lost his sheep for a few days past and found them at Leonard McDougals to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2829</span></h2> <p>Frosty last night and the ground was pretty well hardened up this morning. Johny made ready to saw this forenoon, and got his job done afternoon. they finished the sawing early and put in the time until night at splitting it up. Ewart was there with the team, and helped to split after the sawing. Magfgie and Bella finished the papering to day. they had Fred and our buggie both days. I should have gone to Rockwood this afternoon to meet a gentleman in the interest of fruit culture, tree spraying &amp;c, but could not have the rig conveniently. I had all the chores on hand myself on account of Ewart being away. Mary is again poorly - Maggie and I drove down there, but Nelly Robertson was there and we came back. Margaret is staying all night with Mrs Webb. She is very poorly but is better than she has been. {in margin} the second Ewe I bought at Crofts had 2 lambs to night. Maggie and Bella finished papering - Mary again poorly. Margaret staying with Mrs Webb at night - sent 6 dollars for J McKenzie to A McGregor - sent away a letter to Meaford -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night and the ground is very hard this morning and kept hard in the shade all day - the morning came out fine and bright, but afterwards it became overcast and the air was cold throughout. Ewart went to Everton Mill this forenoon - he had 14 bags to chop, 10 mixed and 4 of corn. we got one bag returned from Johny weighing 142 lbs. the 2 he borrowed weighed 264 lbs. which leaves 120 lbs to get back yet - Ewart &amp; Johny went to Riddocks Sale afternoon. I did not go. I split up some wood as well as do the shores. have not been very well for some days. paid for chopping &amp; one bag shorts $1.20.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_30_31_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 30 31 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_FRIDAY_31_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">April FRIDAY 31 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_SATURDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL SATURDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 30 31 1898</span></h2> <p>Hard frost again last night, and this morning the ground was quite hard. the sun however as the day advanced, softened up the hard lumps. John McKenzie moved his household effects, as well as some other of his personal property to day. 2 loads of hay by Geo. Rossell &amp; John McKenzie. large load of house effects by Wm Sutton, Organ &amp; Sewing Machine &amp;c in democrat by John Sunter. mixed loads, Barrells grain &amp;c. by John Green and Colin McMillan for Wm Underwood. our team had a load of oats and box of hens driven by Ewart. I got home a little late for dinner, the rest went on down to the cutting farm where Bella was ahead preparing dinner. 2 of the compnay went back for cattle. {in margin} John McKenzie moved from the McKinnon place to the Cutting farm -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 31 1</span></h2> <p>Hard frost again last night and as usual the ground is like iron. it remained colder to day and of course the hardness continued longer. Ewart and I drove up with the team and waggon for the pigs (2 sows &amp; 2 younger pigs) Ewart brought them here and waited dinner. John took a load of oats and R. J. Kerr also took a load of oats for him. they drove on down and I drove down the pigs after dinner. Ewart driving down the sheep which I brought down this far. we returned home as soon as we got unloaded and also helped to build a fence round the front of barn &amp; stable, forming a yard convenient to the pump. John has quite a job ahead of him to get things righted. {in margin} again helping John McKenzie to move his stuff down to his new home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A cold blustery day. some snow showers flying and the wind high. the ground is hard from the frost of last night. Johny and I with Ewart brought over the horse power and Cutting Box, and set it before dinner. John McKenzie came with his team and got a load of turnips. he helped us cut straw this afternoon. we quit a little early so as to let John get home with the turnips and do his chores. Johny wanted to sharp the Circular saw. he has to saw at John Mutries on Monday. we got along fairly well cutting - Willie was out from Guelph this evening he takes his horse from Johny's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2> <p>Quite wintry. a little snow fell from passing showers. Ewart &amp; Maggie attended meeting at Everton this forenoon. I drove "Doc" and buggie to McKenzies, taking Mother and leaving her there while John McKenzie and I attended the funeral of Mrs Alex. Carr. She has been an invalid for a long time and has been rather an eccentric person, being a heavy handful to her husband. I hear James Currie has gone wrong in his mind and has had to be cared for by the authorities! he has been considered dangerous to be at large.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 3 4 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a windy day. frosty and cold and the ground hard frozen. Ewart and I have started again to split the stove wood in the yard. we would like to finish it up during this cold spell because there is so much very tough splitting especially one elm tree that stood near the watering place. Johny took over the circular saw this morning to John Mutries and they cut up all his stuff by noon. Johny was home early and is preparing a load of oats for Guelph tomrrow. Ewart rode down to Everton this evening and mailed a card I sent to Alexander McGregor to inform him I would be at Rockwood to meet him on Friday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Another nights hard frost and the ground as hard as ever. I feel this will go hard with the fall wheat. as it does not thaw much through the day however - it may not do so much harm. Ewart and I have been splitting at the stove wood. the elm is extremely {unknown word ?aty} although straight in the grain. it is hard work on my arms that are weak through rheumatism. John Webb was up to day awhile. Mrs Webb is improving but the doctor orders that she be kept quiet and none but those attending to be allowed in with her. Thomas Tolton also paid us a visit to day. he had dinner with us. he is going to Guelph on business and intends stopping with freinds on the way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Frost continues very hard at night, and although the sun seems to melt the flurries of snow that have fallen , still I notice the thermometer records 2 below freezing point. the roads and the land are drying up finely and, I should think that if warm weather was to set in the field operations would go on rapidly. Ewart drew up 3 jags of stove wood from near the watering place, and I finished the splitting of the stove wood at the home yard this forenoon and started to fix the house door that was lately broken. Bella came up with John as he was going up to Goves saw mill for a load of lumber. he got a cheap load, about 600 feet of 2nd class hemlock inch for $2.50. Ewart drove down to see Mary, who has been, and is yet quite sick and took Maggie and his Mother along. Joe Marlinoni is reported sick nigh to death. the doctors, I believe, have performed an operation upon him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_6_7_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>Frost at night but the cold seems to be giving way. I have been doing up the chores. Ewart went down to John McKenzies this forenoon and helped him to clean up his barn and put away the chaff that blocks up all his doors &amp;c. Alex. McPhail had an Auction Sale to day and John McKenzie attended it in the afternoon. a terrible trajedy took place in old Mr McPhail laying violent hands on himself. he first tried to hang himself by letting the trap door in the barn door on his neck and was preparing to hang by it when his son Alex. caught him. failing on that, he then cut his throat and though he did not finish himself it is thought he cannot live. poor Man, he got terrribly despondent on account of the place being offered for sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the land is drying up very fast and it has all appearance of the opening of spring. I got ready to start for Rockwood without having had much of a hand with anything else. I was late enough too in getting off as the train time is 9.59. I was there in time however, and having an hour &amp; 1/2 - although there were only Mr &amp; Mrs McGregor, I thought they would be crowded in the buggie so took the democrat and we had a nice drive home. Alex looks thinner and paler, but his eye has not got much worse looking than it was years ago. we hear Joe Martinoni has succumbed to his trouble. he has had a very hard time with great suffering. he is to be buried on Sunday at 2 P.M. at Everton Cemetery. Wm McCullough came to night and ordered out our turnips. Joe McIntosh drove up to day with his horse and buggie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. warm and balmy. spring is at hand now to all appearanace. the land is drying up very fast. Joe McIntosh helped Ewart &amp; I to load up and sort a load of turnip this forenoon, and Ewart took them down to Rockwood. there were 47 bushels, as they are spotted with rot he would just as soon not take any more so I stopped. Alex. McGregor has been having a walk back on the place. they seem to be enjoying themselves pretty well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. warm and spring like. Maggie and Ewart went to Everton this forenoon. I hitched up the horses tp the dempocrat and we drove down to John McKenzies and after getting dinner we drove over to Covingsly to the funeral - there was quite a Workmans parade, and a very large turnout - we left the procession at Osprings and came home calling to see how Mrs Webb was doing. she seems to improve slowly. {in margin} Funeral of Joe Martinoni this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 10 11 1898</span></h2> <p>The grand weather still continues. it is warm and dry and the ground will very soon be in fine condition to work. we would have been at work in the field to day had it not been that Mr &amp; Mrs McGregor are going away this evening and we have to drive them to Rockwood for the 6 oclock P.M. train. As Mary has been very poorly her mother rode down with us and I called for her in coming home. drove her to the corner below the Cemetery, and I might have gone all the way, as the train was 25 minutes behind time. Mr McGregor and I walked down to see David Stewart until the train came. the McWilliams, George Loree and others were drawing turnips to day. we here John McPhail is sinking. poor man, he did the deed all too well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>Splendid weather. Ewart and I did our first field work to day, with the stone boat we drew all forenoon at the large stones and built them into the stone dyke. afternoon we drew off the smaller ones with the wagon, and have taken about the half of the terrible patch on the stony acre - we think we shall cultivate and sow what we have made ready tomorrow, and take another turn at it to finish cleaning up the piece. the neighbors are sowing all around us. the land is in many places in excellent condition for the seed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather. Ewart cultivated the south back field to day. he had it done about 3 oclock and afterwards sowed 4 bags oats on it. we had to rig up the seed drill for broad casting and clean up the oats which took up some time. I curried the cattle and sprinkled insect powder on them to day. we hear John McPhail is dead and is to be buried on Friday afternoon. so has ended the sad tragedy. Johny was at the mill this forenoon and brought the word. Margaret walked down to see Mrs Webb this afternoon. She seems to improve although slowly. Maggie &amp; Ewart drove down to Everton this evening. {in margin} first sowing done to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_13_14_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_14_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 14 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>As fine seeding weather as could be imagined - the land is getting in fine condition and nothing but work is wanted to ensure a good prospect for an excellent spring seeding. Ewart finished the sowing of the back field and rolled all the fall wheat and and then the the oats in the back south field. I harrowed it all with "King" and the iron harrows. it is perhaps, too heavy a job alone for him but we are anxious to get along and he seems good for it. we got word from the McGregors of their safe arrival home and found all right, only that freinds from London and elsewhere had been there in their absence causing mutual dissapointment -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Continues fine seeding weather. if people dont get along this spring it is not for the want of good opportunity. Ewart plowed a piece of the sod this forenoon, and cultivated the front north field in the afternoon. the land is drying up very fast, and even the fields that have usualy been too wet for working two weeks after this, are getting quite fit to work. I attended the funeral of John McPhail this afternoon. it was given out for one oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. Bella &amp; Mrs McKenzie were there. they walked over. they rode in the procession with me. Mrs MsKenzie getting out at the concession line in passing. Bella went with me to Everton - Mary is some better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>the grand warm &amp; dry weather still continues. it will not be long before we will be in need of rain. it would help the fall wheat much. Ewart and I have had a very busy day. Ewart cultivated the 3 acre patch in front below the house, and sowed it as well as the north front of 4 1/2 acres, which we sowed in wheat. one bag of Harrison wheat I got from Henry Duffield, and the balance in our own Goose wheat , all the oats are {Hou?dans}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has been prevailing excepting that a change seems impending. this evening rain began to fall - we had a visit from Mrs Duffield, Henry coming along afterwards - John Webb also paid us a short visit this afternoon. Ewart &amp; maggie drove to meeting this forenoon. not at night.{in margin} visitors - Ewart &amp; Maggie to Everton forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 17 18 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. cooler than some of the past but pleasant. grand weather for plowing. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he makes a very good job for one who not done much at it. I have let the 4 young cattle out of the stables &amp; shed and have thrown a lot of the rotten turnips out of the turnip house by the window and they have been eating among them. there are a good many going to waste. I went to Everton this afternoon in the buggie and took 2 bags mixed grain for chop. brought back 3 bags. had 20cts worth shorts on top of one of the bags. got buggie circle fixed 20c and skimmer point for plow, 15c = 35c paid. left 35lbs Hungarian seed with Marshall to sell. got 12 lbs clover at $4.00 80cts 40 lbs timothy at $2.00 = 1.67 = $2.47 (paid) also got plow lines and snaps 25c which Maggie &amp; her mother paid for at night when down dealing. they had butter and other dealings.{in margin} our women folk have started their house cleaning to day. Horace Tovell paid for 38 lbs dried pork $2.42. this evening to our folks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>A very rainy day. so much so that we never hitched the plow or did any work in the field. a cold east wind has prevailed and it has been a thoroughly dissagreeable day throughout. we have kept all the stock indoors all day, excepting that the pigs broke out awhile. I had a while fixing them up again. Ewart &amp; I had a job of finishing up of the clipping of "Doc". I held him --twitched and foot strapped up-- while Ewart clipped. Ewart and Maggie are away this evening to an invited party at Mortons. we were cleaning up the peas among other of our chores. {in margin} a very wet &amp; dissagreeable day. Horse clipping - Mortons party this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>Another dissagreeable day. Maggie and Ewart did not get back from Mortons till one oclock last night. they say it was terribly dark. they had a pleasant time. Mrs Morton did all in her power to make the company comfortable and happy. Ewart plowed this forenoon at the sod but found it so unpleasant that he did not go out this afternoon. the snow showers melted on him while at work and was wetting. he went to John McKenzies this afternoon to clip one of his horses. he clipt the old mare and he says she had a very thick and heavy coat of hair. she became so warm the other day while at work that she was just about played out. I am kept very busy doing up the chores these times especially when there is other work on hand beside. Geo. Duffield brought up the mail among them the "Twice a week Advocate" - I notice the news is very warlike.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_20_21_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 20 21 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_22_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 22 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 20 21 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he says the land works fine. the rain has made it a little damp and more friable. he plowed, he says, about an acre and half. I cleaned up 2 bags more of peas. we have now 9 bags up which I think will be enough to sow our 7 acres of sod. I also bagged up 2 bags of mixed oats &amp; peas for chop (over 2 of oats and one of peas) and took it to Everton in the buggie. was about exactly 2 hours away - went off at 4 and back at six. have been cleaning out the pigs and other chores besides the regular work. I see by the papers the United States have sent their ultimatum to Spain and given them till Saturday next to reply to it. they demand that Spain evacuate Cuba and Cuban Waters. Margaret is at Webbs this evening to stay all night with Mrs Webb.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>A steady days rain. not very heavy but very constant and very dissagreeable to be exposed to. we have not been doing anything in the field and the seeding gets quite a set back by this weather. the newspapers are giving great prominence to the warlike rumours. the likely hood is that war will soon be declared. the United States are likely to have the sympathy of the Civilized world in their intervention in behalf of the oppressed and suffering Cubans, otherwise war only under such circumstances is to be deprecated. Margaret was all night with Mrs Webb, who keeps very poorly yet. she is some better this day or two back. Bella and the children were with us quite awhile to day. I had a look at the fall wheat to day. it seems to be pretty much all living and gives promise of going on, although not of advanced growth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>Keeps dull and cloudy, but the rain has ceased. Ewart plowed this forenoon. it kept me busy doing up all the chores, only that I went down with Ewart in the aternoon and we drew off a lot of the big stones with the stone boat and built them in the fence. the land is drying up again. Ewart and I think we can clean the piece we intend to sow in a day and put the seed in. there was a terrible crop of stones on the ground - it is rather amusing to hear Johny making light of the job of clearing the stones off, when he durst not face it himself for fully thirty years.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton meeting this morning - Maggie remained till late at night. Ewart returned for dinner, and did not go back to Everton, but went off with one of the Duffield Boys. the two elderly folks had to look after this place and do the most of the work. we took a walk in the evening to see Mrs Webb. She is some better. {in margin, right edge cut off} "Jersey Co{w"} to McWilli{am's} this even{ing} - war ne{ar?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 24 25 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the land is drying up again. there is not much growth yet. during the recent rains it was also rather cold. Ewart and I have had a very busy day clearung the "stony acre" of the crop of stones that were thrown up with the last plowing. I was thinking we must have taken off nearly if not quite a score of stone boat loads and about 8 wagon loads. there is yet another load of small ones for the wagon when we will be ready to sow it. we purpose doing tomorrow. both Ewart &amp; I are tired of these awful stones. we have now about 20 rods of stone dyke from them. Ewart has driven down to Everton to hear the war news. {in margin} drawing off stones from the stony acre and building a dyke with them - interested in the war news.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. the weather is somewhat remarkable. Ewart &amp; I went back together to the "stony acre" and we took off the balance of the stones - a good load, and I sowed a bag of oats by hand ln it. Ewart cultivated the ground after I sowed it. we then left it and Ewart plowed in the sod till dinner time. and afterwards put in the afternoon at the plowing. I drove down to Hugh Blacks this afternoon to see the spraying operation on his orchard trees - there was quite a crowd there and quite an interest taken in the work. all information was very courtiously given. I took down 2 bags of mixed peas &amp; oats and have them chopped while down at Blacks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Continues splendid weather. Ewart has had a steady days plowing at the sod and finished it up to the small head land the other side of the pig house - he thinks he plowed fully an acre and a half to day. Margaret &amp; I attended the funeral of Mrs Neil McPhail this afternoon. it was given out for 2 oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. we went down to Everton after the funeral and I had to hasten home so as to do up the feeding and general work -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_27_28_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_May_1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday May 1</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather continues very fine. never saw better seeding time. Ewart plowed the head land this morning and then rolled all the fields, afterwards cultivating about four acres. we are having things in good shape for finishing up the seeding this week - Beella has been with us the most of the day. Ewart drove her home in the evening. Henry Duffield brought up the mail this afternoon. we are all much interested in the war news - these times they are very exciting times. it is given out that the "Grand Old Man" - Mr Gladstone is no more . there will be a general mourning at his departure.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>Had the appearance of an oncome this morning, but it cleared off early to a fine day again. Ewart finished the cultivating of the sod this forenoon and sowed it with the seed drill afternoon. I harrowed with "King" ahead of the cultivator seeder, and did a small piece over after the seeder the second time. we have this evening all the seed grain in the ground and would have been done, but for the finishing of harrowing and rolling - we are much earlier than usual and the team is fine and strong and in good condition &amp; spirits - Dr McCullough and our Mary paid us a visit this evening - I had no time to chat, as all the work had to be attended and things went crooked some. and to mend matters the Forest cow chocked on a piece of mangel, causing us annoyance and uneasiness. the piece remained in her gullet all the time but we kept her from bloating by the "gag". {in margin} Finished up the grain sowing to day. only a little harrowing to do after the drill. Mary and Dr McCullough visiting - cow chocked -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Fine day. Ewart finished the harrowing of the peas this morning and then rolled the south patch of oats in front field - afterwards spent the balance of the day picking the stones off the pea land. I helped awhile. we got it about half done. we wish to have it clear enough to run the pea harvester over it, should we think to do so. Johny &amp; Lizzie were at Guelph. got 70cts per bag for potatoes. 80cts however was paid. have had some extra choring to day. the women folks are getting pretty well through house cleaning. the piece of Mangold did not leace the cow's gullet till this morning. Johny went to mill after returning from Guelph. took 2 bags peas &amp; oats for us. {in margin} finished harrowing the peas this morning - rolling and picking stones. Johny to Guelph also to mill when returning -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday May 1</span></h2> <pre>A fine day although threatning a change. at night rain began to fall. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon - their Mother rode with them to Webbs where she remained till the evening keeping Mrs Webb company - Johny came and spent the afternoon with me. we had a walk back on the fall wheat and he went round with me when doing up the stock. {in margin} Margaret visiting Mrs Webb. John spent the time with me. Ewart &amp; Maggie to meeting - </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 1 2 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a fall of rain last night but cleared up this morning and we had a fine warm day afterwards. Ewart &amp; I finished picking the stones off the pea ground this forenoon. we took the stones to the watering place. Ewart drew out 3 small loads of dung and spread it on the ground for early potatoes, just below the strawberries, and he plowed it in with the single horse (King) - Maggie and her Mother helped me clean up the balance of the wheat (goose) 7 bushels &amp; 10 lbs, and also bagged up 5 bags of peas &amp; oats for chopping. and took them to the mill leaving here about 1/2 past 3. I sent a letter to C. Overland containing four dollars in paym't of John McKenzie &amp; self Assmts &amp; dues for April being so very busy last week I overlooked sending it then. I met the stage driver when I was going to Everton and gave him 5cts to take it to Overland. I got home 215 lbs of flour and the bran and shorts, and 25cts rolled oats meal. and paid for all. 70cts wheat grist, 25 c chopping and the meal $1.20. account of the first Naval battle of the Phillipines - {in margin} stoning - took out manure and plowed it in for early potatoes - flour grist and chopping at Everton - sent four dollars for our assm'ts &amp; dues for last month - there was an overplus paid last time of 50cts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>A fine growing day. there has not been much sunshine and in consequence, it has not been very drying. Ewart &amp; I took the team back to the stony acre and and harrowed the land (it was only cultivated in) and took off 2 loads of small stones. it looks well now. the back field of oats is nice and green, and the fall wheat has very much improved since Sunday that I was down there. I sowed nearly a pailful of barley in a bare spot in the upper corner. Atwell gave us the first bid on our cattle to day that we have had at all. 40 dollars apiece and take them away next Monday. Henry Duffield sold his to day to Scott. 4 at 4 1/2 per lb and 2 at 4c . I got 6 bags of potatoes from J. Webb. bargained for them some time ago at 50cts per bag. {in margin} finished picking stones and harrowing stony acre - sowed a little barley on fall wheat miss. bid for the fat cattle - got 6 bags potatoes from J.Webb -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Cool at night with some frost. the days are fair however although not bright, and the land dries but slowly. we thought to get our rolling done on our pea land but it is too damp and soggy. when Ewart tried it the land stuck to the roller and made quite a coating of earth on it. we loaded up a smaller load of turnip this morning on our wagon and. along with the plow Ewart took it up to John McKenzie and plowed for him to day. Geo. McWilliams also plowed for him to day. I drove to Everton this evening for the Mail and and gave Maggie and her Mother a ride to Webbs in passing - I called round by McKenzies to see how they were getting along and told Ewart he had better stay tomorrow and help John - Andrew Baptic is there to night saying he is going to help him tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_4_5_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 4 5 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_5_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 5 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_6_7"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 6 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 4 5 1898</span></h2> <p>Fine day. the land is drying up considerably to day. I have had extra chores on hand in cleaning out &amp;c and have also started to prepare the potatoes for market. I got about 5 bags for market, and about one picked out for seed and put in a bin in the granary. Ewart came home this evening and says they got along very well at McKenzies. John has a hard job in preparing for the seed on account of so many stones being on the land. he has been hauling them off while the others have been plowing . I am much troubled these times with inward pain. expect it may result from indigestion, as it is, it causes me much uneasiness. I emptied the 6 bags of Webb potatoes into a granary bin (Empire State) -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Cool nights, but fine weather through the day and warm sunshine. Ewart and I have had to hurry up to day to prepare of load of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Mother also helped us afternoon - we bagged up 18 additional bags to day, making 23 bags in all, and about 4 bags of picked seed put in a granary bin. our potatoes in the turnip house have been growing very badly and the sprouting of them makes the work of bagging long some and tedious. those of them nearest the turnips were the worst having sprouts on them about 6 inches long - many of them at least -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. we were up by sharp 5 this morning and I got off for Guelph about 6. Maggie and her Mother came after me with Fred and the buggie. passing me on the road beyond Coughlin place. I sold to McCrea for 70cts per bag. 23 bags = $16.10. the women folks sold their 38 1/2 doz eggs mostly to Millman for 9cts cash. 36 lbs butter to other parties at 15cts per lb - there was a very large crowd on the market, and had the effect of lowering the price some. potatoes have been bringing 80cts though the week - I left for home before 4 oclock and was home before the woman - Fredy Jestin rode home with me. saw Willie to day, he put some bolts in our buggie when in Guelph. the circle had rattled them loose and and had become quite dangerous. {in margin} Guelph to market with Buggie and lumber wagon - Potatoes 23 bags. Butter &amp; Eggs. Fred Jestin rode home with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h2> <p>Weather continues very fine. Sunshine and warm. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon where Mr Baker is again holding forth. he has lately returned from the States. John McKenzie, Bella &amp; the children have been with us this afternoon.{in margin} Mr Baker talks of leaving Everton for the States. John McKenzie and family -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 8 9 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine growing day. the grain begins to show green in the fields now. Ewart rolled the balance of the pea land this forenoon and afterwards the orchard and a great part of the grass field behind the orchard. I have been very busy doing up the chores, and fixed the railway door by the shed at the barn. have had a job attending a sick lamb lately, but it died to day . it was one of the twins (a ewe lamb) from one of the ewes I bought at Crofts sale. I paid George Duffield 15 dollars to day on the note he holds against me. ($15.00) I promised to pay him soon other 5 on the principal and the three dollars also as interest. that will leave just 30 dollars more to pay on the note. Johny borrowed a pail (1/2 bushel) 34 lbs of peas to sow to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>A fine forenoon, but turned to rain afternoon. it is a good rain however as it keeps fairly warm and the growth will be pushed instead of kept back. Ewart and I picked off two loads of small stones from the front field (north) (in wheat) and were expecting to get it rolled after getting another load picked. the rain came on however and stopt us. we got a funeral notice of the death of Cousin Wm Ewart, Meaford. he is to be buried this afternoon. George Hodgson a young man from Guelph was buried this afternoon at Everton also. the family used to live out here - the father used to rent Peter Stewarts farm. he was a very worthy young man I believe, and an excellent scholar. He was a school teacher and well up in his proffesion.</p> <pre>== WEDNESDAY 10 11== </pre> <p>A fine day after the rain - the growth should now be fairly good. there has been so much cool weather however that vegetation is not very foreward. Ewart &amp; I fixed up both waggons for drawing out the manure. we think of getting some help to fork the manure. I am troubled with a pain in my stomach and we think I had better not attempt to work much at the manure handling as it might make me worse. likely we will get Geroge Duffield to help us. they think it likely one of the Boys can come.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_11_12_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 11 12 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_12_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 12 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 11 12 1898</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, keeps dry and a little warmer. it has been cool at night lately and a little white frost. we dont think however that the frost has been so bad as to do any particular harm. in fact we have not noticed any thing at all cut. the growth has not been rapid so far. but it may be expected that a good root is forming which will ensure more rapid growth when the weather sets in warmer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>Weather very fine but not very warm. Ewart has been away all day helping to jack up Isaac Theaker's Barn. they had a hard day's work and finished the job all but placing the mud sill which is to be done tomorrow morning. I had all the chores to do and besides. I drilled up the land for the Mangolds and sowed them. after that I took two bags of peas &amp; oats to the mill to get chopped. it kept me very busy but i got it all done. I went to see the doctor about the pain that annoys me so much. he thinks it is indigestion and he gave me a little poweder in a box with directions to take (after eating) as much as would lie on a 5ct piece and wash it down with a little water or milk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather. Ewart drove Lizzie into Guelph to day, with Johny's buggie and our Fred. and I have again been left alone. besides doing the chores, I finished picking the small stones off the north front field and rolled it. Maggie drove the team while I sowed about a barrrell of salt on the west portion of the field, about 8 rods wide next the orchard.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2> <p>Fine day, warmer than usual. Ewart stayed at home to day and in consequence I had it a little easier than ordinary. George Loree rode up from Meeting with Maggie and remained till evening. Margaret &amp; I walked up to Henry Duffields in the evening -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 15 16 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. we expected to start drawing out the dung to day, but Charlie Duffield went to help Isaac Theaker to day to prepare for the masons who are building the foundationof his barn. And George cannot come till he is at home. we expect his tomorrow however. Ewart &amp; I worked at preparing preparing the potatoes for Market until dinner time. afterwards Ewart cultivated, harrowed &amp; rolled the corn ground and also roled the oat on stony acre corner - {in margin} harrowing and rolling the corn ground and stony acre.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. Geroge Duffield has been with us to day helping to draw out the manure - George filed the loads and Ewart drew them out. 25 loads to day. I have had quite an extra time cleaning out all the places, pigs, calves &amp; cattle and bedding them all up. took a lot of pea straw for the pigs porch. I took 2 bags chop again this evening on the buggie - had to hurry up as all the chore work {illegible} on me. Bella has been here helping Maggie and her mother at the house cleaning. John drove for her this evening as little Maggie has taken sick. otherwise she was to have remained - if she gets better to night she intends coming back in the morning. {in margin} George Duffield and Ewart drawing out the manure - House cleaning Bella helping - 2 bags chop with the buggie -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather, a little warmer to day and looks to night as if a change is impending. George Duffield has again helped us to draw out manure. they have again to day , I believe, taken out the same as yesterday (25 loads) Bella came back to day to help house clean - Maggie has not recovered from her sickness, still her mother thought there was perhaps nothing serious. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb paid us a visit to day - Mrs Webb receives benefit from being our in the open air and visiting around. this is the third visit out since her long sickness. she was one day at her Brother Joseph's and another at Williams - {in margin} Geroge Duffield helping to take out the manure - Mr and Mrs John Webb visiting us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_18_19_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 18 19 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_19_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 19 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_20_21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 20 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 18 19 1898</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rain this morning early, and quite a heavy thunder storm. we hear of damage done by the lightning. the storm abated after breakfast time but the land is so wet that we did not think it right to draw the manure and cut up the lane. Geo. Duffield came along but we did not go to work. I went at the potatoe picking and sprouting, and Margaret helped me in the afternoon. I also built the fence between the pig house and sheep pen. Ewart drove to Guelph and had his mouth fixed at Stirton the dentist. he got 3 teeth extracted and is preparing a plate which is to cost ten dollars. {in margin} Thunder storm - Ewart drove to Guelph to get his teeth pulled.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>The weather has taken up again and to day things are drying up. George Duffield came this morning and Ewart and him finished drawing out on the turnip land by dinner time (before) they then spread in the field until dinner time. Ewart hitched on the horses to the plow after dinner and George spread the manure. before nightfall I got Ewart to drive down for Morton's wagon and George and I filled up 16 bags of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow, and loaded them in the barn. I have had all the chores on my hands to day besides making ready for Guelph. {in margin} drawing out the manure on turnip land - bagging 16 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>A fine day. I started for Guelph this morning about 1/2 past six and arrived in Guelph about nine oclock. had 16 bags potatoes of our own and 5 bags for Johny. we found potatoes down in price from 65 to 80. last Wednesday they were 90. I sold to Carter for 70c and took them mostly up in corn at 47cts per Bushel. I got seed corn. some of the Longfellow variety , which, they say , is valuable for cobbing in the fall and makes good hog feed. 5 lbs of that and 1/2 bushel of white for silo, we think will plant our patch (about 3/4 acre) Ewart has plowed at the potatoe land and had Johny's Nettie to mate with Fred. I joined with Henry Duffield for 9 lbs turnip seed at {Harver's?} for $1.00 - 4 1/2 lbs each for 50c best mixed varieties - {in margin} Load of Potatoes at Guelph - bought feed &amp; seed corn &amp; turnip seed-</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. Splendid growing weather. Ewart &amp; Maggie at Everton this forenoon. Margaret &amp; I drove down to McKenzies with "Doc" . had dinner &amp; tea with them. we had a walk over their place to day - the crops seem to be doing fairly well. Johny Weatherstone {driving?} house was struck by lightning and burned about noon to day.{in margin} Johny Weatherstone {drive?} house burned. 20 tons hay &amp; a horse and other things consumed -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 22 23 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine balmy day. growth at the present time must be very rapid. I drove to Everton this morning with Fred and buggie and got 2 bags chopped at the mill. also mailed a letter for Johny containing $8.50 to the "London Fire In'ce Co", London. after returning Ewart &amp; I drove the 3 young cattle down to John McKenzies pasture - we had considerable trouble to get them there. they turned 2 or 3 times on us and made for home. we washed the sheep, along with John McKenzies &amp; Joe Handleys, and were bothered with Geo. Rozzel &amp; Rufus Robertson (with theirs) coming in on us while at work and delayed us. Ewart plowed this afternoon, he has the potatoe land nearly all plowed. {in margin} young dark road cow to McWilliams Bull this A.M. young red heifer calved. She is now a cow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>A very fine growing day, warm and close. Ewart is away to day enjoying himself on the 24th. he drove to Guelph - I have had all the chores on hand, I also fixed up the fence protecting the fall wheat, there were some deficient parts of it. I let the cows into that part of the pasture to day. they seem to have a longing for home as they did not care to go away for very long and am just as well pleased, as the fence in places has become weak in parts through the winter and I haven't time yet to see after it. {in margin} divided up our seed with Henry Duffield that we bought at Guelph last Sat. and I paid him for my share amounting to {95c?} also paid him for the 2 bushels seed wheat $1.75 -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Another warm day. the crops are improving very fast in appearance now. my forenoon was taken up with the ordinary chores and I walked over to Kerr's with the little sow. afternoon I spread manure ahead of the plow. Bella is up to day, she is getting help to fix her dress. John McKenzie drove up to Johny Lorees place to get some of McKinnons lumber for his Kitchen floor. Ewart has been plowing at the turnip land. he has had Johny's Nettie mare, as Johny had Doc to day to Guelph - he took in a load of potatoes. Robert Jestin lost one of his horses (Dave) - Ewart drove Bella home at night. Johny got 75cts for his potatoes, and had to pedal them. they were 90cts a week ago to day. {in margin} the young sow (Barbers) was taken over {to} R. J. Kerrs to{day} -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_25_26_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 25 26 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_26_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 26 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_27_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 27 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 25 26 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues fine and fair weather. we have been very busy at the turnip land plowing and spreading the manure. Ewart took turns in spreading the manure and I plowed the while. it kept us busy, as we have so many chores yet on hand - we are troubled a good deal with our young cow that has come in. her udder is sonsiderably inflammed and there is no milk from one of the teats. it causes much more work and annoyance.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Weather continues very fine. we have again been working at the turnip land. got all the manure spread this forenoon and Ewart finished the plowing shortly after dinner. he afterwards harrowed over all the ground - Wood &amp; Ellis came this afternoon to see the cattle - they offered the same as Atwell. 40 dollars apiece, but i would not let them go for that. perhaps i should have closed with them because the markets keep very low but one hardly knows what to do.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has been prevailing for some time. Ewart got the loan of Johny's buggy and he drove his mother with her quota of butter &amp; eggs to Guelph. she had nearly 50 dozen of eggs and butter. Ewart got his new plate with his upper teeth to day from Dr Stinton. they were late in returning home as they had two buggies with the horse. Willie purchased a buggy from Will Waller who, in turn, purchased it from a party with the view of it suiting us. I think it is a cheap rig. 25 dollars is the price. {in margin} Ewart and his mother to Guelph to day - he gets his new set of teeth. Willie gets a buggy for which we buy -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. Ewart &amp; Maggie have the first ride in the new rig by going twice to Everton. their mother rode down in the evening with them to Webbs. John Webb was visiting us awhile this afternoon. I wrote a letter to Brother Alexander, Meaford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 29 30 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the weather is superb. I drove to Everton this morning and was in time to catch the mail so as to send off a letter to Brother Alexander Meaford. I also had two bags for chopping and got a bag of shorts . for want of change I owe 35cts on the deal. Ewart &amp; I on my return,went at the corn ground and sowed the corn while Ewart plowed it in. it took us all our time to get it done. I sowed it thinner than we hve been in the habit of doing. on the old patch I had half a bushel of the white ensilage corn, and 5 lbs of the Longfellow, which I sowed very thin. it is valued for producing corn in the ear which makes good pig feed in the fall. Willie came along from Guelph this evening and is staying all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30 31</span></h2> <p>Continues fine, dry and warm. the land is getting a little dry, and the roads dusty. we helped Johny away with his load of hogs this morning. he sold to Simpson, Guelph. we loaned him our team. he had 10 hogs which weighed 1755 lbs. and the old sow which weighed 420 lbs. the sow became restive and troublesome on the road and did some damage to Robewrt McWilliams rack. Ewart harrowed and rolled the corn ground and afterwards he and I started the potatoe planting. we planted the 6 bags of John Webb's kind (Empire State) and nearly finished them - Mother cut them all . Uncle Thomas Tolton and Alice are staying with us all night. they are on their way to Guelph. Thomas and I took a drive to Everton and came home by way of McKenzies. John &amp; Willie Usherwood were practicing playing the violin together for tomorrows event at Guelph when Bella is to be married at Toltons to Colin Kitchen of Nassagaweya.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 31 1</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day, warm and dry. a shower would do good now . Ewart and I have begun again at the potatoe planting. I drop while Ewart plows them in. we had 3 full bags of cuts which Mother cut yesterday. she cut the balance to day, of what we selected out of the stock we sold at Guelph. they are the "Peerless Savoy". we would have had the most of the planting done had I not been delayed by Holmes coming about buying the fat cattle. I sold him the cattle for $164.00 he paid me two dollars in hand. they have to be delivered next Monday perhaps. failing that they are expected to go away the following Wednesday or Thursday. we have Bellas children Willie &amp; Maggie on account of them being at the wedding this P.M. {in margin} Bella McKenzie and Colin Kitchen married this afternoon at David Tolton's Guelph. sold the 4 fat catt;e to Holmes of Acton. $164.00 -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_1_2_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 1 2 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_2_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 2 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_3_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 3 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 1 2 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day. the sun comes down scorchingly. I have been planting again at the potatoes. to day I planted our own kind the "Peerless Savoy" and a couple of pails of "Cups". the 3 last rows are Cups only that the middle row has some "peerless" which extend from the lane half way along to the stone pile. we finished up the planting in about 2 hours after dinner. Ewart harrowed &amp; rolled the ground afterwards. I got the sheep in about 5 oclock and shore 4 of them. they begin to swelter rather badly in this hot spell with their fleeces on. Joe Atwell came along to try and buy the cattle this forenoon, but he was a day too late. I thought when he was here before that he said he would be back in about two weeks. but he says now that it was a few weeks. there may have been a mistake. he was lately in the neighborhood however and he ought to have called if he wanted the cattle. {in margin} finished planting the potatoes -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>Continues very hot weather. things are drying up fast now, and rain would do good. crops are looking well at the present time and it would be a pity to see them hurt by a protracted drouth. I finished the sheep shearing this forenoon and painted an S on them - lambs and all with red paint. as we put them on the road at times it is well to have them marked. Ewart and I got an axe apiece and fixed the brush fence by the fall wheat this afternoon. Ewart has been oiling the single harness, and burning off caterpillers from the apple trees. I fired the brush pile this evening of apple tree prunings and remained with it till about burned down.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Dry, hot &amp; dusty. rain now would be very welcome. our folks are picknicking with a large company over at "Stanley Park" to day, and Mother &amp; I are left alone to look after things. there are quite a lot of chores left on hand. the pigs, fat cattle &amp; horses all under cover to be fed and cleaned out. the fat cattle will soon be off hand however. Johny &amp; Lizzie are away to the picknick with the rest. also John McKenzie &amp; Bella. Johny paid me to day $120.00 on account. {in margin} Johny paid $120.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h2> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry. Ewart &amp; Maggie to Everton. I take a walk with Henry Duffield over his place, and had tea with them. when I returned home Johny and Bella with Mrs McKenzie and the newly wedded couple. Colin Kitching &amp; wife were there, and had tea and a nice visit from them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 5 6 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. cool and overcast in the morning up to about nine oclock (or perhaps eight oclock) when the sun shone out again and it became warm and closer. I rose at about 2 oclock this morning and roused Ewart and after getting the cattle ready and our breakfast taken we started off for Acton with the cattle at about a quarter past three. they drove down very nicely and we reached Acton about 7 oclock. I gave Holmes 50c out of the $164.00 as the weight of the steers did not come up to what I laid them at 4100. their weight was 4070. Ewart &amp; I returned home by about 11 oclock. Richd Symott had 11 head down 2 hours ahead of us. Ewart started to plow the turnip land the second time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. continues warm. as I wished to go to Guelph on business, Margaret accompanied me in the buggy. we left home shortly before ten and reached Guelph a little after noon. we had a basket of eggs which we sold to Millman at 9c cash. before unhitching I drove to Miss Loghrins and paid $75.00 the interest for the last year on the mortgage. also got 3 fifty dollar notes so as to remit to Alex. McGregor by registered letter. we drove round by Rockwood home, and paid 12 dollars to Eli Stont. interest on note. Ewart has been plowing the turnip land.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>Continues warm and sultry. a heavy shower went the round to day. I drove up to Thomas Cox and bought from him an old driving cart for 2 dollars to break the colt with. the shafts are weak and require repairing - I also called at the mill to see about shingles. they had very few on hand but may soon have them. we will have to watch our opportunity as, it seems, they can't keep them. people when they come will take them away. Ewart has the turnip land harrowed &amp; rolled ready for drilling up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_8_9_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 8 9 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 10 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 8 9 1898</span></h2> <p>Fine warm weather. we would be much the better of some rain. there have been showers around but we have had very little. but what little has come serves to freshen up the crops. I went to Everton this forenoon to get the cart shafts repaired, as there were others ahead of me with a good deal of work I had a long wait, and it was about 4 oclock before I got back home. I had my dinner witht the Robertson girls. Ewart commenced to drill up for the turnips and quit early so as to take a drive out of the colt. he got along nicely with her and drove to Everton for the mail. Willie came along this evening and is staying all night. he intends working on his way home tomorrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>A fine, warm, growing day for the crops. there have showers around but none of any consequence have lately visited out parts . we would be much the better of some rain. Ewart has drilled up the turnip land and finished up about 5 oclock. I harnessed up Fred in the plow harness between 3 &amp; 4 oclock and went over to Johnys drive house for the turnip sower to find it was not there. John Webb had used it yesterday and did not bring it back. I went down to Webbs to see about it. they had done with it last night but thought there was no hurry required in bringing it home. Johny let them have it without thinking of us. Campbell brought it home, but it was so near supper time that we took supper first and it was about 6 oclock before sowing. I sowed 76 drills out of 104. leaving 28 to do. Ewart had bad luck while hitching up the colt to the cart. in starting she twisted around and fell on the shafts breaking them off short.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10 11</span></h2> <p>Great rain last night with thunder and lightning and to day it has been showery. it is nice and warm and the growth must be very rapid. I have been picking out the eatable potatoes in the root house and putting them into the granary. Hugh Black called this afternoon to escape a shower and had tea with us. John Webb also paid us a visit. he and I went up to Duffields to see Mrs Harriet Parks who is now there visiting. she has got (of course) much older looking. she says it is 29 years since she was in this neighborhood. we have not been able to get on the land to day. it is soaking . Miss Currie has undergone an operation for appendicitis and unfortunately not very successful. her condition is considered critical.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h2> <p>A beautiful growing day. lots of moisture now and very warm - Ewart &amp; Maggie twice to Everton. Margaret &amp; I walked up in the evening to see Mrs Parks. She is not very well. Wm Jestin is to be buried to day at one oclock P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 12 13 1898</span></h2> <p>Showery to day and very unsettled. there has been very little sunshine and the air very close. it must be great growing weather. the land is very wet from recent rains - I see the McDermott road work beat are on to work to day. they have turnpiked from about Robert Jestins gate to the top of the hill. Ewart &amp; I took the team up to the saw mill this afternoon. I got about 500 feet of 2nd class lumber for which he chrgd me $2.50, and 2 1/2 square 2nd class shingles $1.25 = $3.75. which I paid. I drove to Everton on my return and ordered from Robertson a new pair of shafts for the cart. he sends to Guelph for them tomorrow. Mary accompanied me back home. there is no acknowledgement of the receipt of the money from Alex. McGregor, and I think it should have been to hand. brought home the cattle from John McKenzies this forenoon.{in margin} Lumber &amp; shingles from the saw mill McLean &amp; Gow. ordered a new pair of shafts for cart. Mary up with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>Cleared up to day and it is fine and clear. became very cold in the evening and wind high. hope it may not freeze, although it is cold enough to make us fear frost. the land is rather soft to work on. I scuffled the mangolds but it was too wet to make a good job. we were going to hoe them but it rather clamy. the weeds are getting so strong however that we will soon have to hoe them. we sowed the balance of the turniop drills (28) before supper. Robert Morton got the drill after we were done. he intended sowing his after tea.{in margin} Ewart got 530 lbs oats which settles up all the old scores with the oats that Johny borowed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 1415</span></h2> <p>Quite cool all day and was cold last night, but we could not see any frost this morning. I cut the burrs around the grass fields to the north of the lane, and the front field (spring wheat) also the thistles round the latter. Ewart gathered up a lot of broken wood around the place for burning. we drove to Everton this evening for the cart. Robertson has put in a new set of shafts. the cart is much improved thereby. I had quite a job repairing the brush fence - the cattle got into the fall wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_15_16_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 15 16 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_16_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 16 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 15 16 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. Margaret &amp; I drove to Rockwood this forenoon with the horse and buggy. we took the wool to the factory. the 8 fleeces weighed 55 lbs and there was no dockage. we took up six dollars and some cents worth of goods. and cash for the balance. they allowed 18 1/4cts as the large portion was taken in goods, 18c half cash &amp; half trade. 19 all trade. we called round by McKenzies in coming home and got 4 lbs butter and paid 52cts for it. Mother wishes to allow them the same as she gets for hers at the creamery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>A fine summer day. bright sunshine and pleasant - the crops are looking well and the papers say the general outlook for the farmers of Canada is good. Ewart hoed all the Mangolds to day. I drove up to the saw mill this morning and got 5 1/2 squares of 2nd class shingles, for which I paid him $2.75. they are taken away as fast as they can make them. I got the last bunch of 2nd class. when I returned I went at the burr cutting in the bush. there are not nearly so many as last year but they are now getting ripe and require to be cut.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>A very fine growing day. warm and became very sultry &amp; hot afternoon. there was a thunder cloud and a nice shower passed over about 4 oclock P.M. Johny &amp; {Walt?} Loree have been putting in a part of their statute labour of their Beats to day. Ewart &amp; I put in our work. Ewart drove our team and I was shovelling in the sides of the road after the plow and spreading the gravel. there were 6 teams on the Eramosa side and 4 Erins and they fixed quite a long piece of road. it seems to be a good plan, plowing the sides and throwing it into the centre and then covering with a coating of gravel. Ewart has been making ready this evening for starting out early next Monday morning to draw gravel with Robert Morton and George McWilliams.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 19</span></h2> <p>Cooler to day and clear. the weather looks more settled. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton meeting this forenoon , and again in the evening when their Mother accompanied them. Ewart also drove over to Ospringe after dinner. I have kept the house the most of the day being very tired from yesterday's work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 19 20 1898</span></h2> <p>Very fine weather. it was overcast a part of the day &amp; a little rain fell but nothing of consequence. Johny has finished up the road work to day. Ewart started off early this morning to his job with Robert Morton &amp; Geo. McWilliams. they are laying the gravel on the road fronting Charles Sockets and get the gravel down on Hodgkinsons pit. I have been preparing for taking our pigs to Guelph tomorrow, fixing up our own old rack and fitting up Johny's wagon. I got the loan of 73 lbs of corn from John Webb to feed to the fat pigs. I ran clean out of feed for them and had to get that much to finish them up.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Quite cool this morning and pleasant. I was early astir this morning and got away with the hogs about 7 oclock, arriving at Guelph about ten. although we had some trouble and delay in getting them loaded, they were no trouble afterwards. the seven weighed 1140 lbs, which at $4.90 made $55.86. I bought a sack of {land? lund?} plaster, a bag of chopped corn, 2 bags whole feed corn &amp; one lb Paris green. = $4.35. I paid Jenni the twenty five dollars &amp; twenty five cents to give to Willie to pay for the buggy to William Walker - Willie drove down to {"Strabane"?} to day. it was a pity I did not catch him in time to send the money with him. I had Johny's mare Jeenie &amp; our Fred for a team to day and they drove fine together. Johny went to the Wool factory this afternoon, and Everton Mill forenoon. with the absence of his mare he did these chores. Nette has not foaled yet and he has been looking for it about a month. {in margin} Guelph with the seven fat pigs - they weighed 1140 lbs at $4.90 = $55.86 - paid $25.00 &amp; 25 cts to Jenni for the buggy -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Another cool day and very pleasant. things are growing now very rapidly. I pulled a lot of the milk weed out of the fall wheat this forenoon also finished pulling the "oxeye daisy" before dinner. I then went round the south front field with the scythe and cut all the burrs around the fence corners and thistles among the grain, and grass &amp; weeds among the raspberries. I weighed up 73 lbs corn and took it to Webbs this evening. I borrowed that amount on Monday - Maggie and I rode down to Everton in the buggie and drove to McKenzies before returning home. Maggie got some butter from Bella. I told John McKenzie I had sold Simpson his 2 pigs, if he chose to take it for 5 cents per lb delivered in two weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_22_23_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 22 23 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_23_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 23 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_24_25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 24 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..._2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 22 23 1898</span></h2> <p>A pleasant and beautiful day. clear sunshine and moderately cool. our old white sow had nine pigs (this morning) and they seem to be all doing well. the 114 days were up last night . I fixed up the pen tight so as to keep them all right till they grow big enough to take care of themselves. Bella and her children, Mrs mcKenzie &amp; Christina McCarter were here to day - Bella got away a pail of strawberries. I hitched up Fred and scuffled the corn, going twice on each row and scuffling as near the corn as possible so as to save hoeing. it has made a good job. Ewart got through tonight with his work on the road with Geo. McWilliam and Robert Morton. he says they got along very well and the horses stood the work fairly well. they each took 7 loads the 2 first days and 8 loads the 2 last and they think, there may be more than 1 1/2 yds to each load. the pit is about 1/2 mile in on Hodgkinsons place and taken in front of Charles Sockets. {in margin} oldest white sow pigged last night. 9 in all and all doing well so far. Bella &amp; Mrs McKenzie here getting strawberries - Ewart done working on the road - scuffling the corn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>A very close and sultry day. the heat, at times, has been excessive. Ewart has hoed the corn patch to day. it was not very hard to do as I was particular to scuffle very close to the corn, going twice on each row. he was done early and off to a garden party at David Jacksons - Maggie and her Mother have been hoeing and otherwise cleaning the house garden &amp; potatoes. I have had the scythe around - cutting up thistles &amp; burrs &amp; burdocks, which are abounding too plentifully. also been pulling up remnants of milkweed in the fall wheat behind, near the bush. Ella Rogers, in company of Ruth McWilliams paid us a visit to day. she is her fathers's image, and seems a very nice and very well mannered young woman.{in margin} Ewart hoed the corn patch - cutting burrs, thistles &amp;c - Ella Rogers and Ruth McWilliams visiting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Very heavy rain last night and showery this forenoon. this has been a very timely rain as the late drying winds had the land quite dry again. it has been cooler this afternoon and the air clearer I notice our potatoes are showing nicely in the rows now. I had a fear they were not in good condition being so long in showing up. we planted them too deep, which, I think, is partly the cause. I have been mending harness &amp; shoes to day during the wet spell. I paid R. J. Kerr $1.50 for 2 sows to his hog. he let me off free for the old sow that I took first as her litter all died. Robert's reasonable in his charges, and considerate under bad luck. {in margin} Rain. it will do good - repairing harness &amp; shoes. paid R. J. Kerr one dollar &amp; half -</p> <pre>== Sunday 26 == </pre> <p>Fine day. cool and pleasant. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove twice to Everton. Mr Baker preached his farewell sermon this evening. Mr &amp; Mrs David Robertson &amp; Willie &amp; Jeenie from Guelph were visiting and had dinner &amp; tea with us and, I expect, all went to hear the sermon. {in margin} visitors - Mr Baker's farewell sermon -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_MONDAY_26_27_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE MONDAY 26 27 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_27_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 27 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 26 27 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a fall of rain in the early part of last night and this day has been rather unsettled. showers coming up now and again and making the land too wet to work on. we would have liked to get on to clean our potatoes as the turnips are getting weedy and they are growing nearly large enough to hoe. Ewart hooked up the colt this forenoon to the cart and she went off very well . he took her down to Hoskins where Willie Abbott works and had her shod. he paid for it as we are not running an account there. I am almost unfitted for any work from a lame back that came on me yesterday after undergoing a thorough washing. think I got cold. have been repairing harnesses some. Ewart took down the young roan cow to McWilliams. she was there five weeks ago. sorry she had to go back. Willie and Colin Campbell were here this afternoon. Colin has a patent spray for the potatoes. {in margin} rain - training the colt. Willie and Colin Campbell - the young folks at Everton to night at a presentation to Mr Baker - Mr Dunbar with us to night. Young roan cow away to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. dry, clear &amp; warm. I have been scuffling the potatoes to day and have worked under pain and difficulty - my back is not much better but I am anxious to be getting along with the work - I have done 56 or 58 rows and gone over them twice - going very close on the left hand side of drill first on each side, and the scuffler is sure to meet and cut all for certain. Colin Campbell called on his way to Guelph and tells us that Frank Simonds has shot himself and his body was found to day on the rocks at Everton. Ewart has been helping John McKenzie to day to gather firewood at Harry Tovills that Harry will burn up if not taken away right off. there was an inquest held over the body of Frank Simonds this ev'g and also the burial of the corpse at a late hour. the body was badly decomposed and had a very offensive odor. the jury found a verdict of shooting by his own hand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>Another warm close day. I finished scuffling our potatoes this forenoon, and set up the potatoes at the house patch. Ewart has hoed at the potatoes the most of the day. I joined him this afternoon and we have 26 rows done this evening. there are yet 46 rows to do. I am hardly able to work yet I try to do something. there is some improvement however. Margaret and I drove down to Everton this evening. she had some trading at the store to make. I went over to Cuttings to see about the rent for Mrs Peavoy . they have made a good job of the fence round the house &amp; premises. they claim 2 dollars for it which I think is reasonable - I paid $4.50 to Janet Abbott for interest. Mary accompanied us home. she is going to help the dressmaker. there has been a great excitement over the suicide of Frank Simonds in Everton.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAYC29_30_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAYC29 30 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Dominion_Day_FRIDAY_30_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">July Dominion Day FRIDAY 30 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_SATURDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">JULY SATURDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAYC29 30 1898</span></h2> <p>A very sultry warm day. thunder clouds loomed up this afternoon and towards evening some heavy thunder &amp; lightning prevailed. we hear of some damage done. Mr {Adsett?} next to Josiah Stewart had a mare &amp; colt killed. also hear of another case in Erin. Ewart and I finished the potatoe hoeing excepting 13 rows. they were a little too wet in the forenoon but were better in the afternoon till the rain came on. I hitched up the horse and buggie and drove Mary home this evening. there is talk of rust coming on the fall wheat. I have been looking at ours but can find none on the stalk although there is some on the leaf. I have pulled quite a quantity more of "oxeye daisy" at a noon spell to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Dominion Day FRIDAY 30 1</span></h2> <p>An extremely hot &amp; sultry day. it has been very close and little or no breeze. Ewart &amp; I finished hoeing the potatoes this forenoon and I scuffled the turnips afterwards 40 odd rows. there are yet 60 to do. Ewart felt the heat very much and was almost bushed with it. I continued on at scuffling although it was very hard to stick at it with my lame back. there are thunder clouds passing around which, no doubt, are emptying themselves in other parts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>Another very hot and sultry day. there is however a little breeze to day. I drove to Guelph in the buggy this morning. Bella accompanied me from Heffernans Corner. John McKenzie took in some oats, potatoes &amp; wool. our Johny paid me twenty dollars to day and I loaned J. McKenzie $30.00 to pay off his $80.00 note at the Bank. And John afterwards borrowed at the Bank 25 dollars again, giving his note at six months and I endorsed it. John then paid me $20.00 back so that ten is all that stands now. John sold his 2 pigs to Simpson at $5.10 for Monday next. I expected to get our buggy fixed up to day but only got it partially done. they were so busy. I bought 3 bags whole corn and one bag chopped $3.75 paid at Thorps. 25c also for oatmeal. Ewart hoed 18 rows turnips to day. exciting war news to day. {in margin} Johny paid $20.00 to day -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2> <p>Terribly hot and sultry again to day. considerable thunder and rain - Ewart &amp; Maggie went off this morning to McKenzies. Ewart came back to dinner but Maggie did not return. They have extra services to day at Ospringe. the anniversary of their opening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 3 4 1898</span></h2> <p>Dry and warm. this must be good weather for filling the fall wheat which is now at the stage requiring such weather. people were afraid of rust but it keeps off pretty well, the leaf being the only part affected. Ewart &amp; I have been thinning the turnips to day. we did over 30 rows to day. Ewart intends taking in the excursion to Toronto and he has been hustling so as to allow of going. Richard McWilliams has had an operation on his lip at Guelph. the doctors cut out some growth. he seems to be getting along all right - {in margin} "young red cow McWilliams this morning"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Continues dry and hot. Ewart went off on the excursion this morning early. he was very late in returning home - he met an accident in falling in the hatchway in the steamer. he hurt his face rather badly. I took over the old cupboard this morning to McKenzies and got the 3 bags of corn that John brought for me from Guelph. I took them to Everton and had 2 of them ground. I also brought home the 2 packages twine I left there. one for our Johny and one for myself. I gave my note for 8 dollars payable 1st Oct next. Johny will have to pay me for the half of it. Lorees got 12 sheep worried last night with dogs. they have quite a job nursing them. we hear George Coughlin is dead. he died - {in margin} Ewart away on the excursion and got hurt. got 100 lbs flour from Horton $2.40 paid for it. Binder twine. Loree sheep worried.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Dry and hot. a good many have started haying and this is good weather for it. Ewart has been thinning the turnips. I commenced and hoed a little while when it was thought I'd better scuffle. so I hitched on "King" and scuffled them all to about a dozen rows. I cut our lawn with the lawn mower this forenoon. the grass was too long and it was hard to cut . it would not be so bad only our mower is now old and not nearly so good as the later makes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_THURSDAY_6_7_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Georgetown_Sunday_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Georgetown Sunday 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>Sultry and hot. the dust is plentiful again which is but a short time since rain to get so dry. Margaret and I made ready and got away about 8 oclock to attend the funeral which leaves Coughlin's house at nine oclock - we were there a little before nine and it was just as well as they started for Guelph shortly after. we did not go on, but returned home. called at Loree's to enquire about their sheep that were worried the other night. they were out in the field so we did not see them. Mrs Loree was away from home. the men were tedding out their hay they had cut lately. they have only 10 rows of their turnips to thin, and their potatoes are all done up. Ewart has been thinning turnips all day. I hoed 5 rows this afternoon. they are all done now to 13 rows. bad news about the Spaniards to night. Cervera (admiral) is taken prisoner and all his fleet destroyed.{in margin} Funeral of Geo. Cloughlin to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>Very close and warm this forenoon and some signs of rain. at dinner time there came up a very heavy rain which, this evening, we have found to be very partial. it is said the dust was not laid in some parts of the Guelph road while at other parts farther east from Ospringe the rain had torn up the road. I finished the scuffling of the turnips and finished them all to four rows. he went out after the rain but the land was too cloggy to work. we did some choring around. I took off 2 doors and rehung them. Margaret was visiting at Jestins this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Cool last night (and white frost) and kept it up in measure all day. Ewart finished the turnip thinning this afternoon and hoed all the mangolds the second time this afternoon. Margaret &amp; I got ready for Georgetown this morning and called at McKenzies for little Maggie who went along with us. we reached Aunt Kates about 3 oclock and found them all pretty well. they were partly looking for us. Joe hitched up his mare &amp; buggy and drove me round some. I bought 13 white Geraniums (at Roes) for 25c to put on the graves up here - we had a fine drive down with Fred and our new buggie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Georgetown Sunday 10</span></h2> <p>A pleasant day. Cool and dry. the fall wheat down here is most all ready for cutting. some have begun. Joe &amp; I took a drive to Norval this forenoon. we returned to Kates for dinner. we visited the Cemetery in company of {Garbet?} and another young men who has some charge there. they promised to get stakes at the 4 corners of our plot. we started for home about 5 oclock reaching McKenzies about 8 getting tea there. and making home about 9 - {in margin} Frost to injure in many places last night -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 10 11 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a stiff frost this morning. it had a bad look at this time of the year when every thing is green and luxuriant - we have not seen any damage to any of our crops or garden stuff although we hear of damage in other places. Ewart has gone over the potatoe patch with the paris green put on with the new sprayer - he started between 9 &amp; 10 oclock and quit about 5. Johny and Lizzie returned this morning from the Paisley {Block?} - they report the young lad McIntosh as being very badly hurt from the accident through the horses running away with the mower. one of his legs is broken in 2 places and he has received other injuries as well. Johny brought home a new knife for the mower and a new head for the old knife.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>Cool last night again but noticed no frost. Ewart cut the greater part of the orchard grass this afternoon. I cut some round the fences. and had a hard job in cutting down the rubbish at this end of the orchard. there was a lot of very stout burdocks and a thicket of small plum undergrowth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>A little milder at night and warmer through the day. Ewart finished cutting in the orchard and commenced to cut in the large field beyond the orchard. the pitman of the machine broke and caused us delay and annoyance. I paid Colin Campbell $1.50 for our sprayer to day. he called in the afternoon on his way to Guelph. I finished cutting with the scythe in the orchard and in the afternoon Ewart raked it up with Fred. and he and I cocked it up before night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_THURSDAY_13_14_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_14_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 14 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>A warm day. the sun has shone out very hot at times, and the ground soon became parched in consequence. Ewart had bad luck again with the mower. the pitman broke again after cutting round 3 or 4 times. it is really very discouraging when breaks are so frequent. I cut round 3 sides of the big field behind the orchard this forenoon. I raked up the hay in the orchard field. and it, with 3 loads out of the orchard made 5 loads taken in the afternoon - we had George Duffield helping us this afternoon - Maggie took the pitman down to Haskins and he welded it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day, especially awhile after dinner - the night was no. Ewart finished cutting the hay to day between 4 &amp; 5 oclock. I raked up what was left in the orchard and we hauled it in. a small jag. I then raked up what Ewart cut this forenoon in the field and we cocked it up before night - we hope for a dry day tomorrow when we expect to finish haying. We have engaged George Duffield to help us. we have just heard to day that young David McGregor died yesterday morning and is being buried this afternoon. we were late in learning of it and had not time to make arrangements to attend the funeral -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day, and everything is being parched. we have been very busy to day finishing up the haying. George Duffield helped up all day. I raked it up ahead of the loaders and we hauled it in pretty quickly. we put up the hay fork in the barn, which put off quite awhile in the morning. we have now 14 loads of good hay in the barn beside a jag of raking - we had one of Henry Duffields team to mate "Doc" to draw in and "King" we used for raking and on the hay fork/ Maggie and her mother went to Guelph to day. they had 23 1/2 doz eggs. 10c per dod. and 18 baskets rasp berries. 6c per basket. Johny is helping Robert McWilliams to draw in and stack hay on the swamp farm. Johny had his help yesterday -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day. looks as if rain was near. Sultry &amp; thundery looking. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at meeting this forenoon and Ewart away driving at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 17 18 1898</span></h2> <p>Extremely hot to day. the sun's hot {blinks?} after dinner time were too much for any one to be exposed to. I scuffled what was left of the potatoes (there were only a few done before) this forenoon. Ewart hoed among them all day. Afternoon I half soled and otherwise repaired a pair of shoes for Geo. Duffield. and after tea I took "King" and the old buggie to Everton going by way of McKenzies. I had a look at John's crops which are very good in the back fields - Ewart gave me money to pay John for the oats I borrowed of him. and I paid John $1.25 for the 4 1/2 Bushels. McKenzies cows are drying up for want of pasture and they have to discontinue to supply us with butter. I got a bag of bran and a bag shorts. paid 85cts. got Hoskins to put on 2 new shoes on front for King. paid him one dollar for that and pitman repairing 3 times. Willie and Mrs Cawthris are with us to night. Jeenie &amp; Colin are over at the 5th line Erin this evening. they are aberrying at their Uncle Colins. had a card from Bro. Alex Meaford this evening - have a letter written to send to him in the morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Sultry &amp; hot to day which culminated in a copious thunder shower at about one oclock. we were much in need of rain - I suppose however those working in their hay would rather have been without it. Johny had started to draw in his and was caught. I hoed 8 rows of potatoes. 4 before the rain and 4 afterwards. and also did up some other chores. sharpened and set the buck saw - and cut up some wood &amp;c. Ewart and his mother drove into Guelph to day. they had 28 boxes of raspberries. sold at 7c per box. the rain extended from here to Guelph and beyond. we think it has been some heavier here than in some other places. Ewart was getting his teeth plate repaired and left them with Stirlon who made them. he got them damaged by the fall he sustained while on the S. S. Excursion to Toronto. I paid John Webb three dollars to day foir the 6 bags potatoes I got from him for seed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>Another hot day. extremely so in the middle of the day. Ewart and I have hoed in the potatoe patch all day up to 5 oclock P.M. we sid some 26 rows, leaving only 4 to do. they were very dirty thistle and {Ja?ne} grass which letely have become very stout and hard to hoe. the rain yesterday softened the ground some. Maggie frove down to Everton with Fred and the buggie and brought up Lucy Robertson and her son Bert on a visit - poor Bert is very poorly and there are fears he us going as his sister went with Consumption. Robert Jestin cut his fall wheat to day, and Webb and Duffield have cut theirs - Johny is hauling in his hay this afternoon -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 20 21 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues close and warm. a shower again would be a very welcome visiter. the ground and all green things are being parched. Ewart &amp; I have been working in the potatoe patch to day. we have been taking turns at paris greening the tops and moulding them - we finished them up by supper time. I drove to Everton after supper and got the mail. I went to see Thom Cutting about the rent of Mrs Peavoys house but they had not returned home from the other farm. Bella &amp; children has been with us this afternoon also Jeenie and Willie at night. Jeenie has been picking some berries for preserving. Johny has a gang helping him to finish up his haying. Henry Duffield and his son Charlie are helping him. they are building a stack and have it nearly completed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Close, dry &amp; hot. we are wishing for a refreshing rain. Johny has got very badly behind with his work and his turnips not being thinned yet - Ewart and I went along to help him. Robert Jestin and Albert Heffernan also were helping him - in the forenoon Johny had Robert McWilliams helping him to top off his haystack and draw one load in that stood by the side of the stack. after that he set me to scuffle the turnips with the Gale harrow which I did before dinner and after working at the turnips awhile he set me at paris greening his potatoes. I got fully the third of the patch done before night. he got a fine lot of turnips thinned. all the long rows are done - they shorten up now very fast. Jeenie &amp; Willie and Colin Campbell all started for Guelph this morning. they were here all night. The awfully hot weather still continues. the heat is the middle of the day is almost unbearble. we started the binder to day. Johny drove it and Ewart went up after him. it is in the fall wheat in the field behind Jestins. I was with them to get it started, and then we had some fixing to do on the machine first. I half soled a pair of Maggies shoes after dinner and then paris greened the balance of Johnys potatoes that I left over yesterday. I also set up about the half of his fall wheat that Robert Morton cut for him this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>Hot &amp; dry. Ewart &amp; Maggie attended Everton meeting twice to day. morning &amp; evening. Geo. Black has spoken to them to day. I took a walk with Henry Duffield this forenoon to the back of our place, round by Jestins and home by way around Duffields place too.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 24 25 1898</span></h2> <p>Hot &amp; close to day again. Johny started to cut the balance of the fall wheat this morning and Ewart was setting it up when we all were stopt by a shower coming up. it did not last very long and after dinner we resumed work and finished it up. I took the scythe and cut round the trees &amp; stumps in the field, also a little patch by the wet patch in the middle of the south end of the field which was rough and inconvenient to cut with the binder. I drove to Everton this evening and got a little chopped stuff for the pigs at the mill. paid 35cts - Thomas Cutting paid me four dollars for rent of the house. I gave him a receipt for $10.00 being the full am't of cash he has paid me since occupying the house. the cost of the fence $2.00 makes payment in full of 1/2 year rent, commencing 17 December 1897 - {in margin. right edge of margin cut off slightly} Dr McCull{ough} and Jamie &amp; nettie Abbo{tt} on a visit t{his} evening. Joe McIntosh also came up to day - four dollars f{rom} Thos. Cutting for rent which makes $10.00 in cash and $2.00 for fence = $12.00 making rent in full for Six month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day. this is a verylong heated term. and we are needing rain. everything is drying up very much. I scuffled all the turnips and Mangolds to day by supper time. the flies were very bad on "King", but I put the net on him after dinner and he went much better. Ewart hoed up th about 4 oclock when he took Fred over tyo Ospsringe and got him shod all around. 2 new shoes behind and front reset. paid his charge 80cts. I drove to McKenzies after tea to fix up the old pump that John took over yesterday. Maggie and her Uncle Joe were away at the Horry Tovills picking berries to day, {in margin} Received a Letter from Brother Alex Meaford -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Still very dry &amp; hot, a little appearance of rain this evening. Ewart &amp; I have been hoeing in the turnips to day again, and finished them up to about 18 rows. the land is getting very dry &amp; hard where it was wet in the spring- Ewart &amp; Maggie are away to a "Garden Party" held at Dan. Talbots place this evening - John Ellis got his dinner with us to day. he offered me 26 dollars for the McKenzies cow and was telling me of milk cows that he thought I might be able to purchase. I told him I might deal with him provided he could get another cow to suit us. Johny &amp; Lizzie are away to the Paisley Block this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_THURSDAY_27_28_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 31</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues hot, close &amp; sultry. some showers around but nothing comes our way. on account of the rain indications I thought we had better take in the fall wheat and as Joe was away visiting at McKenzies, Ewart drove down after dinner to get him to come and help us in with it. he also got one of the new shoes nailed on again that Fred pulled off in the stable. he had to go to Ospringe where he had them put on the other day. we took in 4 loads of wheat after 3 oclock. it seems in good condition, although I meant it to stand out till Saturday if we could have trusted to the weather. Ewart &amp; I finished hoeing the turnips before dinner and also hoed over the half of the mangolds. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb are visiting here this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>Weather continues hot &amp; dry. there are some indications of rain but not any falls and we are parched - we took in the balance of the fall wheat this morning. there was a very slight shower early but it soon dried off and we got the wheat in in good condition. Ewart finished the hoeing of the Mangolds while Joe and I drew in the wheat. Maggie &amp; her Mother and Ewart &amp; Joe went to the Everton S. S. Picnic this afternoon and I remained at home to look after the place. I cut some stray patches of wheat and barley in the fall wheat fields and I intend to rake it with the rest of the stubble gleanings.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Very dull to day, and threatning rain. a little rain fell but not enough to be of any consequence. we are very much in need of a liberal fall of rain as everything is parched and the grain is ripening altogether too fast. Ewart and I hitched up the team to the wagon and drove up to the saw mill and got a load of 2nd Class inch lumber. Mr Gow computed there was just about 300 feet that he would charge me for. and he gave me a quantity of short elm boards gratis , rather to make up for a deficiency on my other load. I paid him $1.50, a cheap load. Johny &amp; I fixed up the {butter?} of the binder. Ewart got "Doc" shod at Haskins, 2 new shoes and 2 reset paid 70c. he also got a bag of shorts. paid 65cts. {in margin} Sent five dollars to Erin for John McKenzie &amp; myself assm &amp; dues. A.O. U. W. 50c over plus stands against next month - Saw Mill.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 31</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has prevailed so long, not quite, however, so hot. Maggie &amp; Ewart have attended twice at Everton - Margaret &amp; I have kept pretty close at home excepting that we visited at Webbs in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY August MONDAY 31 1 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine harvest day, although it has been overcast at times &amp; threatning rain, we would be very glad to have some rain as everything is very dry. Johny has cut some of the oats in his south corner field. the binder has bothered us again. one of the packers broke and hindered us very badly. I think we shall have to get another machine soon. it is very annoying to be delayed in this way. I raked the fall wheat stubble and Ewart helped me take it in during the delay in cutting. Mr &amp; Mrs Bryant paid us a visit to day. they are cheerful and seem happy - the old gentleman is getting stiffer and it is hard for him to get around. I drove over to Erin Lodge this evening in company of Henry Dunbar - calling to have a talk with Mrs Martinoni about her trouble with her policy, we arranged to meet at her house next Friday evening to have the matter talked over. H.R. Smith, Master. Roby. Wood Mr Dunbar &amp; I are to meet.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry as ever. in some parts of the country they are suffering for want of rain worse even than we are. but we are needing rain bad enough. I am afraid the roots will hardly ever get over the effects of the heat and drouth if the needed rain does not soon come. Johny finished up the cutting of his south corner field of oats by tea time to day. Ewart &amp; I shocked them up for him - after tea we brought the machine over here and cut round the spring wheat which is in the north front field, above the house. as the goose wheat seemed to be rather green we quit that and cut out the Harrison piece next the orchard. the straw is very short of the latter and the head small. I cannot think it is a desirable variety to keep growing, but we shall see how it yields.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>This awfully dry weather still holds sway, and we look with longing eyes at the clouds but to no avail. Johny has worked the binder in our back fields of oats to day. we had it all cut and shocked by supper time. it is not as heavy a crop as it at one time gave promise of, and the very hot &amp; dry weather have brought about a premature ripening. after supper Johny drove into the Harrison Spring wheat and cut it down. Ewart &amp; I shocked it up. Ewart left a little before night and I finished the shocking. Ewart drove the Eden Webb girls to Everton from John Webbs place.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_THURSDAY_3_4_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST THURSDAY 3 4 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 4 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_5_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 5 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 3 4 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather keeps up the same character. the parching drouth still prevails and high winds only serve to make matters worse. for watering the stock we are entirely dependent on the wells. it is to be hoped they will continue their supply or I dont know what we would do. Johny has driven the binder in our 3 acre patch of oats in front field below the house. it is a very heavy crop and it took him till about 3 oclock to cut. afterwards he cut an acre of his own that was ripe. I drove to Rockwood after about 3 oclock and examined the slaughter house there (Keoughs) - matters were not in first class shape there, and he acknowledged that he did not always attend to the boiling of the blood as he had been dirested. I got Mr Black to accompany me there and also see things. Mr Keough claims that the Guelph butchers are not asked to cook the blood, and says that Cap. Clark told him so. I mean to see him. {in margin} "Rockwood Slaughter house inspection." cutting our 3 acre patch of oats in front field. sent ten dollars to Mrs Peavoy by Express - Johny also cut an acre of his own - Johny's mare sick this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Very high wind to day. and the drouth the same as ever - Johny's young mare showed signs of pain last night and it still continues. he is anxious about her, and, as I have to meet with Mr Wood &amp; Smith at Mrs Martinonies, we concluded that I should drive over first to Bristrane and see Mr Ashley. on telling his how she was affected he thought it would be better for him to go over and I said he had better. when I returned home he had been treating her and was remaining all night. I met Mr Wood &amp; Smith at Mrs Martinoni as arranged for - Mr Dunbar did not appear, but she had asked David Matherson who was also present. Mr Wood and myself had succeeded in getting her consent to give up the policy, so that the money could be paid over to the Executors before Mr Smith arrived (he was late) so that the matter will now be at rest, as far as the Workmen are concerned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Still no break in this protracted drouth. there is now no water in our watering place at the river. our horses and cattle made a breach into our back field of oats which are in shock and made a bad mess of them. we drew in 3 loads of them that we knocked about and set up the balance. Mr Ashley remained over night at Johny's and until after dawn with the sick mare. he thinks she will get all right, but she is yet very uneasy and shows signs of being sick. Johny cut the oats in his orchard with the cradle and the binder. Ewart shocked them up. I had a big job regulating things after the stock raid. (horses &amp; cattle)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h2> <p>The same dry weather still prevails. Ewart &amp; Maggie were twice at Everton to day. John McKenzie &amp; Bella paid us a visit this afternoon. Mother &amp; I kept home close - there was a little shower at Everton but nothing of consequence here -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_MONDAY_7_8_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST MONDAY 7 8 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 7 8 1898</span></h2> <p>Good harvest weather but we would all be well pleased to see a good rain in the midst of harvest. Ewart attended John McKenzies threshing this A. M. he says they got along very well with the threshing - Jim McLean &amp; his men helped John in with 15 loads of oats and barley on Saturday, and they are threshing it this forenoon. the little shower made things a little damp &amp; Johny &amp; I rigged &amp; fixed up the binder somewhat this forenoon. after dinner we cut and stoocked the balance of the spring wheat. we finished it about 4 oclock and Johny &amp; Ewart then went over bye and cut &amp; shocked an acre of oats. we also pulled about 2 rods of peas for threshing next Wednesday. I took our oldest white sow over to Kerrs to day and left her there - Fred and Maggie Garbut from Norval, paid us a short vidit to day. {in margin} Ewart at John McKenzies threshing - Johny cutting here and at home. pulled peas for threshing - Fred and Maggie Garbut visit us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Fine day again, but of course too dry. Ewart attended John Webbs threshing this forenoon. we took in a load of oats this afternoon, and afterwards went ot Johns and cut and stooked at his oats behind his barn. he quit in time to take in another load of oats before dark. I drove to Everton this forenoon and got the crank of the knotter fixed at Haskins. Mary came up with me &amp; I had to wait a good while for her. she is coming up to help Maggie with some sewing. {in margin} "oldest white sow to Kerrs" - took knotter crank to repair - Mary came up with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>Another dry day. Ewart and I finished drawing in the oats in the back field that the stock has messed about so badly. we also drew in 2 loads of peas before the machine came along. it was about 2.40 before we started to thresh. they ran very steady and got it all through in fair time. we took our tea about 5 oclock, so there was not much time off. the oats turned out very poorly. that field is so dry that when a protracted drouth sets in it inevitably suffers - the oats are good in quality however, our fall wheat also yeilded very poorly . 60 odd bushels - {in margin} drawing in the oats that the stock messed about - threshed this afternoon - oats &amp; fall wheat and 2 loads peas -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_THURSDAY_10_11_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST THURSDAY 10 11 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_11_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 11 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_SATURDAY_12_.3D13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">= SATURDAY 12 =13</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 10 11 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same. somewhat overcast this evening and lightning is shining around - no rain however. Johny has finished cutting his oats in the field below the barn. Ewart and I have been stoocking up for him. my right shoulder has been very painful to day - so much so that I could hardly do any work without suffering much pain. Johny and Ewart went down to the corner oat field to cut and in hitching up, the Jeenie mare kicked Ewart on the leg and completely laid him up. so now we are both nearly "hors de combat" - John gave her a great trouncing but it is too late in the day to reform her. Johny and I drew in the rakings out of the back field of oats . there was quite a jag on account of the messing if the stoocks. {in margin} Johny cutting his oats and Ewart &amp; I have stoocked - almost laid up with pain in right shoudler - Jeenie Mare kicked Ewart on the leg and laid him up.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>A little rain fell last night and there was great thinder and lightning. the rain was very slight here however, not much more than to lay the dust. we here that farther north there has been a good rain Ewart and I have been laid up pretty much all day. Johny has finished cutting with the binder and had to set it up himself afterwards. Ewart and I drew in 2 loads of oats in the evening. hands are very hard to get in the meantime. the harvest has come in very suddenly. a great bulk of the oats were very green up to this time but the heat and drouth have burned them up so as to prematurely ripen them, roots must be suffering badly.</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= SATURDAY 12 =13</span></h1> <p>the same parching weather still prevails. other parts around however are getting showers when we are left out. Ewart and I have had a busy day drawing in. we took in 5 loads of oats out of the south front field, which makes 7 loads from barely 3 acres. we also took 4 loads of wheat from the morth front field - 2 small loads of the Harrison, and 3 of goose. the goose seems to be much the better crop. the sheaves are heavier by a third on the scales. Maggie helped us is the mow. we put it in the west half of the bay mow. {in margin} Ewart &amp; I drawing in wheat &amp; oats. Maggie helped us in the mow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h2> <p>A very little rain to day. a heavy shower went around but we only got the tail of it. Ewart &amp; Maggie were twice at Everton meeting to day. Margaret &amp; I paid a visit to Webbs this evening. Webbs &amp; Robt. McWilliams have found some of their sheep worried to day. I rode up with John McKenzie and got his stray cattle at the saw mill.{in margin} "Sheep worried"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 14 15 1898</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather. there are signs of rain at times and local showers fall here and there but nothing or at least nothing to do any good falls here. Ewart and I have drawn in the last 2 loads of sheaves to day, the goose wheat, Ewart horse raked the oat patch also the wheat fields and we brought all into the barn. Maggie helped us to mow it away - excepting one load that Keough the butcher helped us off with. I sold the McKenzie Cow to Keough for $27.50. he paid me $1.50 on her and wishes her taken to Rockwood on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning next. Johny is rigging up the pea harvester to day. Joe Hindley's attachment on our mower. I got the privilege of using it also from Joe. the wind has been strong and high to day, making it very in convenient for loading grain in the fields. {in margin} dry, hot weather still prevails. horse rke spring wheat fields and oat patch - and drew it in. sold the McKenzie cow to Keough for $27.50 - got $1.50 in hand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Thwe great drouth still prevails, although thunder clouds and other signs of rain present themselves. Ewart and I went inoi the peas with the horse rake and pulled quite a piece of the peas. it makes a fair looking job but, as the crop is very fine, we are advised to wait and put on the pea harvester - Johny has been quite sick last night but he is better to day. the wind was so high this afternoon that Johny quit cutting his peas. Lizzie drives the horses and Johny throws off the bunches. they say it is rather a hard job to do. our folks stopped giving the cream to day to the Creamery. the driver told them to day that 14c was what they were paying for this month and we thought if was too little. butter is worth in Guelph market from 18 to 20c per lb. {in margin} pulled some of the peas with the horse rake. Johny cuts some of his with Joe Hindley's harvester - stopped giving the cream to the creamery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>Dry &amp; hot as ever. really this is terrible weather. nothing that passes over the ground but what are in clouds of dust. we have a great charge these times in seeing that all the stock gets water as well as attending to our harvest. we have run the pea harvester to day. it makes very good work, although it shells considerable . the high wind however which prevails is largely the cause. the pea bundles blow about and while the machine is at work the wind prevents the peas from rolling into wads as they ought. we finished ours to day. Maggie drove the horses and Ewart and I took them back. it was too much for one to do and do it right. {in margin} dry and dusty. cutting peas with the pea harvester. high wind makes cutting disagreeable - Maggie driving the horses -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_THURSDAY_17_18_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST THURSDAY 17 18 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_19_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 19 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 17 18 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has so long prevailed, dry, hot and dusty. Oh, but we look with longing eyes for the needed rain. we have had the help of George Duffield to day in taking in the peas. we have done very well in taking in 12 loads into the barn. excepting one load: that we put into the bay mow - they all went into the swing beam mow. we put some more of the hay out of that mow over the horse stable which made us some more room for the peas. Maggie led the horse (King) while hauling up with the horse fork. Johny &amp; Lizzie have been cutting their peas to day until abvout 4 oclock P.M. that Henry Duffield came along and helped them to draw in some. {in margin} terrible drouth continues - took 12 loads of peas to day. drawing in to the swing beam mow with horse and horse fork.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>The terrible drouth still holds sway. there is considerable dampness in the early morning from heavy dews, how much good results from this it may be hard to say but certain it is that we are at present suffering badly for want of rain. the turnips &amp; potatoes retain their color remarkably well but for all that there can be no other conclusion than that they both are suffering. George Duffield helped us this forenoon to draw in the peas. we took in five loads before dinner and then Ewart went, as well as George, to Duffield's threshing. I went to the back fields, before breakfast, to get the cows, but could not find them in the clearing. I also went after breakfast but returned home without them. afternoon I again went over to the other line to Mackens &amp; Symott, and found them in our own clearing on my way home. I suppose they must have been in the swamp in search of water on my first looking after them. {in margin} Jersey heifer 3 weeks from this - Hauling in peas this forenoon - George Duffield helping us. Henry Duffield threashing - Ewart there - I had a hunt for our cows, missed a milking this morning - after a long search found them in our own clearing. Saw an animal like a Lynx this morning -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>Dry &amp; hot as ever. we were busy at the hauling in of the remnant of the peas this forenoon. George Duffield helped us - we took in 6 loads, 5 before dinner and one after. there is, I think, 15 loads in the swing beam mow, and 8 in the bay, and 2 threshed, making 25 in all. I paid George Duffield $1.50 and owe him yet a dollar. his boots repairing 50c making $3.00 for 3 days work. Maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day. they had butter &amp; eggs. nine oclock before they returned home. I was getting uneasy, but they were all right. I helped Johny at his pea hauling. he had quite a number helping. Robert &amp; his Son {Jimm?} &amp; team forenoon - Robt, himself afternoon &amp; Robt McWilliams &amp; team. Wm Tindal &amp; Walter {McH?} all day - he finished his peas but has a lot of oats yet. {in margin} we finished harvest to day. Maggie &amp; her Mother at Guelph to day - paid cash to Geo. Duffield - Johny has a band drawing in his peas.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather. Ewart &amp; Maggie at Everton Meeting this forenoon also at night with their Mother accompanying when David Mitchell, who is visiting from Meaford, was baptized. I walked down to Webbs this evening. John McKenzie, Bella &amp; children visited here this afternoon - {in margin} David Mitchell baptized to day - our folks all down. Perrins met an accident with the team -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Monday and Tuesday entries in reverse order.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 23 MONDAY 21 22 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much as usual, so far as we are concerned, there has been, however, a heavy thunder storm around to the south of us, but no rain of any consequence fell here. after the clouds passed off in the evening there were great and continuous flashes of lightning which may betoken another approaching storm. we need rain woefully bad. I repaired Ewarts shoes to day, and Ewart and I set the tires of the cart and buggy with boiling oil. the wind was quite high and there was some sprinkling of rain so that we did the work in the wood house. I paid Johny five dollars this evening, when he paid me the last money - I promised to give him back this amount if he needed it. Mr keough was round to day. we bought 50cts worth of beef from him and paid for it. I thought to let it stand and settle for it when he paid for the cow, but found that he left the money 16 dollars with Mr McCallum last Friday, so paid for the meat. we got the cash this evening from McCallums. {in margin} thunder clouds passing round - shoe mending also harness fixing and repairing - Keough paid for the cow $26.00 - meat from him -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 22 23 </span></h2> <p>As fdry as ever. Oh, but we are greatly in need of moisture. dust and thirst and drouth prevail - Ewart and the team have been at Johnys all day. johny has had quite a force at work taking in his oats. having these two days to record at once I mistook the one day's events, as amended for the other. Johny got his oats all in the barn to day so has finished up his harvest. he had Mr Tindal, John Campbell (Webbs man) and Robt Mutrie, besides Ewart helping him. David Mitchell and wife and Nettie Abbott paid us a visit to day. they intend leaving for home next Thuersday. David has been in rather poor health and is trying this trip for benefit. he does not feel much, if any, better however. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove down to see about the Perrins this evening. they seem to think they are doing as well as might be expected, but the 3 women are rather badly hurt - Mrs Perrin, Junr and Emila have both fractured bones at the ankles and Lizzie lies at Duffs in a precarious state. while first little more than starting for Ospringe meeting, the horses took fright at an upraised parasol, and the lines breaking ran away.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>Heavy thunder storm last night. Considerable rain also fell although not as much as we would like. throughout the day it remained dull and threatning an oncome of rain but it did not materialize. I arranged the sheep and lambs differently again and got them separated. I had them done before but the ewes showed signs of enflamed udders and I thought it best to put the lambs with them again. I drove maggie and her mother over to McKenzies. they were picking a pail of chock cherries and I intended helping John to pull peas but they were too damp we thought. there was a little rain falling now &amp; then. Ewart has been helping all day at Morton's threshing - I drove over to Covingsby this evening being again requested to meet at Martinonis on the same business as last time. we were unsuccessful in settling matters. the 2 Executors were there and Mr Wood. Mr Smith , Mr Medley and myself - they had a letter from Peterson telling them they should pay over to Mrs Martinoni herself - {in margin} I paid Johny 5 dollars that I promised on his last payment to me if he required it. Separated the sheep &amp; Lambs the 2nd time - drove Maggie &amp; her mother to McKenzies to pick chockcherries - also drove over to Martinonis</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 24 25 1898</span></h2> <p>Very dull and damp this morning. it cleared up around nine oclock however and the remainder of the day was fine - I got things fixed up and started to plow in the back fall wheat stubble before dinner. after dinner I thought it would be right for me to go and help McKenzies at their peas this afternoon. so I hitched on to the sulkey rake thinking that perhaps it might do better than the revolving rake - we did not use it for the peas but Bella raked the barley stubble with it and I put back the wads for John. I came home with the rake by way of Usherwoods field. Ewart has attended Mortons threshing again to day - we have begun to put the sheep in at night. the dogs were at work again last night , and worried some lambs at Webbs rape field. some of Robert McWilliams and some of his own - also some of R. J. Kerrs, Isaac Theakors &amp; John Coffees, Isaac shot at the 2 dogs but have not killed them as we know. == FRIDAY 25 26== Dull and a little rainy this morning, but not enough of rain fell to be of much good. John McKenzie &amp; Bella and the children came along this morning, it was so damp that he could not work at his peas. we made up his stone boat out of the planks I gave him, and afterwards went to the saw mill to find his two heifers that again strayed away - we walked over to the other line before dinner and found that James Symmott had turned them out of his place last Wednesday - we found them up at the saw mill and drove them down here and he took his young steer along home with them. Ewart has plowed in the fall wheat stubble to day. he finds it very dry and hard. Margaret &amp; I intended to go to Everton this afternoon and visit at Abbotts in company of Mr &amp; Mrs David Mitchell who intend starting for Meaford on Sunday next, but, on account of looking up the cattle &amp;c we could not make it out. frost last night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Weather again clear and fine. very cool at night. Ewart plowed in the fall wheat stubble but had to quit early in the afternoon on account of the sole plate of the plow breaking up. the land in the wet part has become very hard. I got a new sole plate &amp; share this evening at Robt. Talbots. Margaret &amp; I drove to Everton and had tea at Abbotts in company of Mr &amp; Mrs David Mitchell. I got 50 lbs flour at the mill which I owe for, along with the last 50 lbs. also got 25cts oatmeal for which I paid. fixed &amp; set saw to day and sawed up stuff in wood house. received a card from A McGregor from Creemore. he states Patullos house has been burned up. they were fast asleep ehen the fire was well underway and aroused by Zella Patullo calling Fire! Fire! they lost pretty heavily but are somewhat insured. {in margin} Visiting at Everton Abbotts &amp; Mr &amp; Mrs David Mitchell - got flour &amp; oatmeal at the mill. card from A. McGregor giving the account of Patellos fire at Creemore -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28th</span></h2> <p>Dry &amp; warm. Ewart &amp; Maggie twice to Everton. Willie visited us to day - Janie came at night. she is going to remain to make a dress for Margaret. Colin Campbell goes to Guelph this evening and takes Willie with him. John Dickeson of 4th line Eramosa died to day. {in margin} John Dickeson died to day -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 28 29 1898</span></h2> <p>Dry weather still continues although this morning looked threatning. we started to take out the manure for the fall wheat this morning. Johny is also drawing his out. Johny &amp; I went over to John McKenzies after dinner to help draw in his peas. we put our team on Johnys wagon &amp; rack, and Ewart used Johnys team. there were 3 teams at work at McKenzies, and although late before getting started we were done in good time. there was good help. {Bapties?} boy, David Robertson, Geo. Loree, Colin McWillaim &amp; team for Usherwood. Our Johny &amp; myself &amp; Herman Tovell. there were 7 loads of peas - Ewart got out quite a few loads of manure - {in margin} taking out manure - helping John McKenzie to haul in his peas. he had others help also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>The same dry weather still prevails. we are weary waiting for succour. the Sun retures at night however with the same red glow. Ewart &amp; I have been at the manure all day. we got the pig yard cleaned out - the sheep house pretty nearly done. I helped load and spread some during the times of unloading. received a letter from Brother Alex. he intends coming this way on the end of the week or first of next. he sent me a season ticket for the show. Ewart hitched up the colt to the cart and she is getting so well broken in that Ewart thinks of putting her to the buggy. John Dickesons funeral took place to day. I did not know of it, nor of his death , and I would have liked to attended. {in margin} Funeral of John Dickeson this afternoon - drawing out manure - Received a letter from Meaford -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30 31</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather. I wrote 2 cards. one to Brother Alex. Meaford, and one to Alex. McGregor, Carlton West, and drove to Everton to mail them. I am making arrangements for going to Toronto Exhibition and meeting Alex. at McGregors. we finished the manure spreading and commenced to plow it in for fall wheat sowing. the land is very dry and it seems a risky operation seeding under present circumstances. we had a pleasant visit from Mr &amp; Mrs Morgan Crewson also Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb who accompanied them. they staid till after tea. Morgan, although yet a very heavy man is not quite so heavy as he has been - he speaks of being only about between 240 and 250 lbs. and that, he says, is much lighter than his wont. {in margin} wrote cards to Brother Alex. also Alex. McGregor - Visited by Mr &amp; Mrs Morgan Crewson and Mr and Mrs Jno Webb - Morgan Crewson weight 240 to 250 lbs -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_September_THURSDAY_31_1_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST September THURSDAY 31 1 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_FRIDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_2_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 2 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST September THURSDAY 31 1 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has prevailed - we keep wishing and hoping for a break in this terrible dry spell but, as yet there seems none in sight, the thermometor registers from 90 to 97 in the shade these days, and everything so very dry besides. Ewart has been plowing in the manure a portion of the land at the bottom of the field is springy and that has become very hard and dry. I fear we will not be able to make a very good seed bed and, certainly until rain falls the seed will never start. Colin Campbell drove up to Mimosa for his mother to day. Jeenie &amp; Colin intended driving to Guelph to day, but they have decided to stay till to morrow. I have a heavy job pumping water for all the stock these days, the pumps are not in good shape and a great deal of water is needed. Colin McWilliams, mother in law, wife {&amp; boy?} 5th line Erin, called as they returned from the mill. he wanted to take Mrs {Carthroe?} with them - {in margin} 90 to 97 degrees in the shade these days - plowing for the fall wheat. Colin Campbell frove to Mimosa for his mother - heavy job pumping for the stock these days -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>Another blistering hot dry day and no rain. I hitched to the buggy this morning and drove Colin &amp; Jeenie to Guelph. I got the two front tires of the buggy set. there was a spoke in each of them loose and rattling. paid a dollar to Penfold for it. I also got a pad for the driving harness and some straps &amp;c, and a piece of harness leather costing in all $1.75. also bought cotton cloth &amp; braiding for horse sheets, and other sundries $1.03. Colin sent out a basket of tomatoes in a present. Ewart finished the plowing and started to harrow to day. there are many people sowing their fall wheat. I suppose we will have to follow suit though I cant see very much use in it either. the land is as dry as dust generally. it is wonderful, however to see vegetation under the circumstances. Henry Duffield tells me that the fall wheat they sowed is showing all along the drills. I notice also in the back fall wheat stubble the wheat growing that has been turned over with the plow - {in margin} drove to Guelph to day with Colin Campbell &amp; Jeenie. got 2 wheels (front) set. bought sundries - got notice from Brother Alex. that he will not be down to morrow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>The same dry &amp; scorching weather. the heat is as great as ever - Ewart has had a busy day. He harrowed and rolled the fall wheat land twice before sowing with the seeder. and after sowing with the drill he harrowed it again but had not time to roll it. the seed bed has been much improved by this continual working but the doing of it was very dissagreeable work on account of the high wind and consequent dust. John Webb I hear, is at Guelph to day getting the writings drawn between himself and Thos. Wilson of Knatchbul, concluding the sale of the farm. I cannot get on with much work other than attending to the stock &amp;c. on account of the scarcity of water. I cleaned 7 bushels of wheat and it took {blank space} to sow it. {in margin} Sowed the fall wheat to day. John Webb has sold out and is in Guelph to day getting the writings drawn. scarcity of water. Johnys colt injured to day from a gore.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Quite a threatning for rain but after all it blew greatly off in high wind - it seems as if we cant get rain. I walked down to Webbs and found they have really sold out. Mary accompanied Ewart &amp; Maggie up from meeting - Willie also drove out from Guelph and had Jamie &amp; Jessie Marshall with him - they all returned to Guelph again in the evening. Mrs Cawthro is still with us. John Campbell is unwell and she is uneasy. {in margin} Willie out from Guelph - Jessie and Jamie Marshall - colt to buggy first time -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 4 5 1898</span></h2> <p>A welcome Shower fell upon us this forenoon. the only fault we had to it was that it did not rain long enough - it will freshen up things however and as the weather is broken perhaps we may soon have rain again. there has not been enough to raise the river so that the cattle can get drink. this afternoon Ewart finished the harrowing and rolling of the fall wheat, and afterwards plowed the headlands of the root field. this rain will help the turnips and may the potatoes too. the tops of the latter are getting partially brown - we cleaned and bagged up our fall wheat for Johny 583 lbs. bags included. I also cleaned up the barn and made a road from the barn to the horse stable passage through the chaff. John McKenzie &amp; family were here this evening. {in margin} welcome rain. finished harrowing &amp; rolling the fall wheat - young red cow to {illegible name} - cleaning up the barn &amp;c. Johny got 583 lbs fall wheat - John McKenzie - Johny also got 77 lbs and 88 lbs of oats.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Heavy rain again this morning and hoped it would continue but Weather fine after the rain. it is a pity it cleared up again so soon but now that the spell is partially broken it may be we will get more soon again. Ewart and I cleaned up the barn floor by putting through the peas and oat chaff that has been gathering through the mill. Ewart started to plow the fall wheat stubble. this morning the weather looked so unsettled and raining some that we were a little undecided whether to start for Toronto. however it cleared up soon enough to make us decide to start and Ewart drove us down with "Doc" &amp; the buggy. we were met at the station by Mr A. McGregor and escorted to his house. {in margin} sent 3 dollars by stage driver to pay A.O.U.W. for McKenzie and myself. I expected to have to meet Brother Alex at Erin last week and laid out to pay it then. hence the delay</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Carlton. A beautiful day, but much cooler than has prevailed all last week. Margaret &amp; I had a fine nights rest after the bustle of getting down here yesterday and we feel fresh and rested. after dinner (early) Mrs McGregor accompanied Margaret &amp; I to the Exhibition. we took the street cars which took us there in about an hour, and we were on the grounds from about one oclock till after 5 P.M. or 6. we first went through the palace, and I afterwards alone, went through a good many of the stock sheds, seeing the different breeds of cattle, horses &amp;c. also examined some of the agriculatural machinery. After that our company met again and at 4.30 and we were present when the quick firing guns were fired at the boat on the lake which was expected to be blown up but did not materialize. there was a great crowd there, and we returned to Carlton taking the street cars at Yoner Street and by transfer (at 5c fare) to the "Peacock" Hotel Dundas Street.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_7_8_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></h2> <p>Most beautiful weather. the dust is now thoroughly laid and the wind is cool and pleasant. I got a card from Brother Alex. last night saying to meet him at the Union Station at 10 A.M. I accordingly was on hand at that hour, but as he came on the G.T.R. instead of the C.P.R as I expected, I missed him. I walked to Earsonans Shop however, and found him about noon. we then walked back to Yonge Street, and after going around doing some business, we finally took the street cars for the Junction again, arriving at McGregors before dark - we did not visit the Exposition. Margaret and Mrs McGregor had just returned a short time before from the city. There Margaret had made purchases at Eatons- Wm Patullo joined us shortly after our getting there and we had a pleasant time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Quite cool and pleasant this morning. we were astir a little early on account of Brother Alex. having to meet the 7.30 train for Guelph. after getting breakfast Mr McGregor, Patullo and myself accompanied Alex to the Railway Station and sent him off for Guelph. we then returned to the house and had a pleasant time chatting &amp;c. and got early dinner so as to meet the 1.15 P.M. train for the west. Mr Patullo went off toward the City and we got off for the train. young Joseph McGregor accompanying us to stay awhile at our place for the good of his health. we arrived at Rockwood shortly after 3 oclock but there was nobody to meet us and we stayed there till the next train came in at 7 oclock. Ewart then met us with the horse and buggy. the 4 of us then piled in with our 1 heavy valise wheich made a heavy load. we drove easy however and got home all right.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>The temperature has become much cooler now and it is a pleasant change . Brother Alex &amp; I have been taking a little ride round after looking about the fields awhile, we drove round by Everton. Calling first at Webbs and then going to Bellas for tea, then to Everton for the mail and called at Marys. the Robertson girls and the Abbotts, in the forenoon we went to Duffields. Alex notes a great change among the people. they are getting so much older looking and many gone who used to be around. Ewart plowed this forenoon. he thought to finish plowing the fall wheat stubble to day but he had to go to Coffeys to thresh this afternoon. McLean's Steamer is threshing for him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton this A.M. the members were voting to day at Everton &amp; Mimosa as to keeping on Mr Seyton. I understand the vote was favorable. I drove Alex. up to {Ort??} this afternoon. Calling on Mc Rafferty. I had tea at Archie Stepghens and parted with Alex.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 11 12 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. everything is dry again, and we long for rain. it is a pity we do not get a soaker. the river is as dry as ever and we have the same trouble in getting the water for the stock. the pumps work hard and it is no easy job to keep plenty of water for all the animals. Ewart went to Coffey's threshing this forenoon and finished plowing the fall wheat stubble behind Jestins place. I attended Robert McWilliams threshing. Wm Barber &amp; John Weatherston are threashing for him. they threshed all day. they have to come back again as Robert had not room in his granary for the grain on account of having his old wheat yet on hand. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this afternoon. our smallest white sow (Barbers) pigged this evening. she has eight pigs living. one was killed by one of our other young pigs which is inclined to be ravenous. {in margin} 2 threshing on hand John Coffey and Robt McWilliams - finished plowing the fall wheat stubble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>Continues fine, but dry and warm. Ewart has plowed in the south front field. he has found it very dry and hard plowing. the flies trouble the horses a good deal. I have been busy to day fixing up the pig pen for putting up our pigs - they are going back now on account of the stubble getting bare of grain. we had the pea land rather thickly strewn with peas but they have got well licked up now.{in margin} Johny got 79 lbs oats -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather, but appearances seen to indicate a change. Geo. Marshall tells me the the papers speak of the probabilities for unsettled weather. hope it may be true and that much rain will fall. it is seldom that so great a drouth afflicts the country so late in the season. Ewart has been at John Webbs threshing with the team all day. I made a rack for the stone boat and Josie McGregor and I have drawn in some of the stove wood to the wood house - we also drove the cattle twice to Johnys watering place. our wells are getting low and we dont like to be too hard on them. I put up the hogs to fatten - there are 2 of the youngest litter for fattening that have taken to killing chickens by wholesale &amp; the nasty brutes deliberately tear them to pieces.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_14_15_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_16_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 16 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></h2> <p>A very welcome rain fell this forenoon. I think it is the best shower that has fallen for a long time. although it is very far short of being sufficient for the great want that now exists - Ewart was again at Webbs with the team this forenoon. he got home about 11 oclock. they were delayed some with the heavy shower. Josie and I have drawn in with Fred and the stone boat quite a bit of the stove wood this afternoon. this is the day that Hammond of Bracebridge, the wife Murderer, is to be hung - the word has not come forward yet if the event having taken place but , no doubt, it has come off.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Very fine day. Cooler and much more pleasant than when roasted up for days as we have been in the past. we have just got a rest from the regular pumping of water that we have for a long time now had to do. I hope more rain will soon follow otherwise our pumping will have to be resumed again. Ewart finished up the plowing of the south front field at about 3 or 4 oclock P.M. and commenced plowing in the pea land afterwards. he and Maggie hitched up the horse &amp; buggie and drove over to McKenzies after night.{in margin} Johny got 76 lbs oats in own {admiss??} we did not know of it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>A little warmer turn, and looks somewhat unsettled in the weather . I have piled up the stove wood in the wood house that was drawn yesterday and drawn in some fresh loads to day. Josie gave me some help although it looks rather too much like work for him after doing it some time. Ewart has plowed in the pea field all day, although the sheets are on the horses they are tormented with the flies and it makes them unsteady in their work. Josie and I took a drive up to the saw mill this afternoon. I wished to see if I could get some 2nd class lumber. I think there will be some available next week. we were called on by an old neighbor, Eugene Wright, now of Chicago, this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart, Maggie &amp; Josie rode twice to Everton meeting to day - Margaret &amp; I took a walk down to Webbs in the evening. we kept pretty close to the house all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== SEPTEMBER MONDAY 18 1898== {for the next two pages William does not cross out the typed date and handwrite in the correct date. The following week he resumes correcting the typed date.} A very fine day. cool, but pleasant. it is an agreeable change to have the air some cooler than what has prevailed for such a long time in August &amp; September. Ewart has plowed all day in pea land. I have been the afternoon at the stove wood drawing in. the pile has become quite small now outside. I repaired Ewart's shoes this forenoon and did up some other chores. John Webb was good enough to come and offer to take in our lambs into his rape and I accepted, with thanks. we {re??arked} them and took them right down before dinner, It was very kind of him. the water has begun to run in our Creek but has not reached our watering place yet. we sold our apples to day to Millman for $1.00 &amp; $1.25 fall and winter respectively. Minnie Tovell paid us a visit to day. {in margin} drawing the stove wood to the wood house - put the lambs into John Webbs rape field - sold the apples to Millman -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>The dry, cool weather still prevails. I sincerely wish this terrible drouth would get broken up. the great heat that has prevailed with the high winds also have been the cause of drying up everything. we tried the driving of the cattle through to Johnys watering place but it is difficult to get along with them as they get mixed up with his cattle. we therefore now take them to the Town line bridge, which is less stagnant now since the rain of last Thursday. Ewart finished up the plowing of the pea land and commenced to plow in the back field (south) - we intend putting it in root &amp;c next year, and will only plow it once this fall. {in margin} Johny got 70 lbs of oats this morning - Jersey cow &amp; red heifer (Blacks) to McWilliams to day -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. cool forenoon but warmer afternoon. I attended a clearing bee at Richard McWilliams swamp to day. there was quite a gathering of the neighbours especially in the afternoon, and they got a very good job done. the swamps now are pretty dry. Robert McWilliams team was drawing stumps and logs all day - also one of Richards teams, and R. J. Kerr with his grey horse. Ewart was harrowing to day at what is to be plowed again. there is yet a good piece of the back field to do. {in margin} attended a "Bee" at Richd McWilliams swamp. harrowing the land that has to be plowed again -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_21_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1898</span></h2> <p>Dull this morning and looked as if rain or some change in the weather was impending. Ewart &amp; I just had time to get one load of stones off the fall wheat ground before dinner, and after dinner the rain came on, although it fell lightly still it was enough to make it unpleasant to work be exposed to it. Ewart finished the harrowing of the plowed land by between 10 &amp; 11 oclock when he and I met to begin the stoning of the fall wheat land. before that I drew in with Fred and the stone boat wheeled in with the wheelbarrow all the chips and small pieces of the stove wood off the ground where the pile of wood stood. there is a goodly pile and will boil the kettle quite a time. we cleaned up 5 bags if fall wheat for a grist. it weighs 11 bushels &amp; 10 lbs - {in margin} welcome rain. cleared the yard of the wood chips - finished harrowing - cleaning up wheat for grist -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Quite a heavy rain last night. this is about the first rain of any consequence since the drouth set in in July. I went down to the watering place this morning and there is plenty of water now. it never was so long dry before that I remembered of. it must be between 6 and 8 weeks since we had water for the stock in our watering place - I took the grist of wheat to the mill this forenoon. also 2 bags peas &amp; Oats for chop. 244 lbs. I* paod the 150 lbs flour we lately got at the mill out of the grist, and brought 258 lbs flour home, which makes 408 lbs out of 11 bushels &amp; 10 lbs wheat, which is 37 lbs to the bushel. there was 30 lbs short of the weight in the whole output. but Will {ex??} 2 bushels Manitoba wheat which cost them 90cts per bushel, to improve the quality of the flour, which accounts for the shortness in weight. Ewart plowed this afternoon, and I drove Josie McGregor down to Rockwood Six oclock train which was a half hour late. i had a dissagreeable drive home as it rained all the way, and did part of the way down also. {in margin} took grist to Everton Mill 11 bushels wheat and some chopped stuff. took Josie McGregor to the train this evening - plowing this afternoon - quite a rain fall last night and this afternoon -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Dull and unpromising looking this morning, but although there was little or no sunshine it held up all day. Maggie and her Mother drove Fred &amp; buggie to Guelph to day. they had 22 lbs butter &amp; 8 dozen eggs. 19c for 2 lbs butter. the remainder at 17c - eggs 16 1/2 per doz. Ewart attended Isaac Theakin threshing to day. I had all the chores on my hands myself to day, and I plowed over 3/4 of an acre besides in the back (south field). the stony acre is somewhat rough on account of under stones but it is wonderfully changed to the better after all. I was much shocked to learn of the death, after they came home, of Andrew Tolton - he died last night about 11 oclock and had hardly been an hour in bed when he expired. Mrs Tolton heard him making some unnatural gurgling, and tried to wake him, but he had gone to the sleep that knows no waking. he had not been complaining, but on the contrary, had considered himself particularly well in health. {in margin} Maggie and her Mother to Guelph to day to market. Butter and Eggs. "Andrew Tolton died last night."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>A pleasant day. the sun came out shining nicely which felt good after the gloomy spell. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon and Ewart came home alone, and then drove off for all the day again. Maggie returned at night. Margaret &amp; I were alone all day excepting that we took a walk to Webbs awhile in the afternoon. {in margin} Ewart &amp; Maggie to Everton this forenoon. Ewart was away all day. Margaret &amp; I all day at home excepting awhile at Webbs -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 25 26 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day but very high winds, which is not a good thing for the apple crop, as much of the fruit is being blown off the trees. Ewart went to the finishing up of Isaac Theaker's threshing and he returned home between 10 &amp; 11 oclock A.M. I did up the chores and plowed till Ewart came home , when he took the plow. I then chored around the place all afternoon. cleaning out the pig pen, and wheeled on the barrow no less than 5 big loads of cow manure that had gathered where they were being fed with corn. there is plenty of water now in the watering place so there is no trouble on that score. I drove down to Everton after tea, accompanied by Maggie and her Mother to hear {McGlasefon?} and the Baptist Minister of Guelph lecture on Prohibition. they were both good speakers. Ewart stayed at home amd it was a good thing he did because his Uncle Thomas and Hannah Stephens came along with horse and buggie to stay all night. they are on their way to the funeral tomorrow. {in margin} old Mr {Ross__?} was buried to day. Uncle Thomas is here to night and was a pall bearer at the funeral. he is on his way to Guelph to be present at his brother Andrews burial to morrow - Threshing at Isaac Theakers - Lecture on Prohibition - cuy some corn and drew it in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Cool air but a very fine day. bright sunshine and pleasant. Ewart has plowed all day excepting that he had to do all the chores at night. Margaret &amp; I drove to Guelph after getting dinner, which was about 12.30. the funeral hour was 3 oclock and we reached Guelph around 2.30. there was quite a large gathering soon after we arrived. a Mr Laird to whom Edward Tolton introduced me, spoke on the occasion - his theme was the nature of Death that comes upon all men. and the resurrection of those who die in Christ. he spoke in glowing terms of the charactor of Andrew Tolton their deceased brother. they lifted just about 4 oclock and a large procession drove to the Union Cemetery. we had tea at Willies, where John McKenzie, Bella &amp; children met Margaret &amp; I. we left for home at 8.30 and arrived home about 11 oclock. A Mr Clay a grocery man of Guelph committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. a little warmer the temperature seems to be tending to the warmer turn. Ewart drove into Guelph to day with Fred and buggy. he wishes to order a suit of clothes at R.E. Nelson's - I plowed all forenoon, after doing the chores, in the south back field. there will be another good half days plowing to do to finish it. after dinner I cut a quantity of corn for the horses and drew it to the barn and started up to the saw mill at about 4 oclock and got a load of cull lumber for the sheep house building. there was, Mr Gow thought about 700 feet but he gave it to me for 3 dollars as he thought that perhaps the quality was not up to the last load.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_28_29_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_SATURDAY_311"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October SATURDAY 311</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues very fine weather. the sun shines out clear and the nights also are beautiful as there has been clear and splendid shining of the moon. Ewart finished plowing the south back field by dinner time. afternoon he began the drawing of the stones on the fall wheat ground and took off four loads. John McKenzie and I drove up to Oustic and recorded our votes for Prohibition. on the way up we called at McCutcheons and measured the wood that John cut for him. McCutcheon had it piled too high for to pass as 4 feet. he allowed it to be called 4 1/2 feet high on the shorter side. so that the longer one was allowed to pass at 4 feet high. as they were both high he need not have stuck at giving him his measure but he is a very kean man I reckon. {in margin} I paid the binder twine to day - getting our note cancelled ($8.00)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>A fine day. weather warmer than in the past while. Ewart and I have been taking off the stones on the fall wheat ground. I did not feel extra well as it was rather hot round in that sheltered nook. we finished the job up about 5 oclock taking off nine loads to day which makes 14 loads after the plowing. I have made a mess of my page by lifting my ink bottle by the cork. {most of this entry is stained with ink.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 311</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. Ewart plowed this forenoon in the fall wheat land. we have commenced our second plowing there. afternoon he drove to Guelph with Fred &amp; buggie to get his coat fitted. Maggie went in with Lizzie this morning - She returned with Ewart. she had 5 lbs butter &amp; 7 1/2 doz eggs. 18c and 16c respectively. I have been busy fixing up the pig pen to day changing the yard so as both doors open out to the end yard. I had 3 posts to take out and plant again and the board fence to build again with new stretchers. Johny helped me a little while so as to let me away to get King shod all round - I had it done at Haskings. reset the old shoes 40cts unpaid.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h2> <p>Beautiful weather but rain would be welcome. I had not much rest this forenoon trying to make the pigs comfortable. Geo. Loree &amp; Mary visited us this afternoon also Mr Seytone to tea. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton twice to day -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>A very hot day, quite warm &amp; close enough for July. Johny took a load of apples 23 barrells 3 for us and 20 for himself, he had our team and Ewart plowed with Johnys team. they were very warm and not very steady. Ewart would much rather have our own team. the young mare is too quick for old Jeenie. Maggie has been at Everton all day helping Mary &amp; Bella to make a dress for the latter. I have had a busy day with the chores and carrying bedding for the pigs, also pulled 8 rows of Mangolds and took the leaves all off so they are ready for loading. Johny paid me four dollars as his share of the note for the binder twine. Geo. McWilliams was along with Johny with a load of apples (25 Barrells) and his rack broke down. they had to unload all the Barrells and load them up again making a lot of trouble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Quite a change in the weather, from the hot sultry spell that has prevailed sometime we now have it cooler and quite dull and lowering. a light rain has been falling as good part of the day. not enough to keep people indoors but enough to make it somewhat dissagreeable to do outdoor work. Ewart has been plowing the most of the day. he had to quit awhile before dinner on account of the rain being a little heavier. I began to take up the mangolds but the tops became so wet as to make it too disagreeable work to continue at. I repaired Maggies shoes and sewed up a {tug?} on Duffields single harness.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Dull this morning and a little rain fell about six oclock. the clouds cleared off about 10 oclock and we had sunshine the most of the day afterwards. Ewart ploughed all forenoon and after dinner he plowed again till 1/2 past 2, when he brought up the plow and we hitched to the wagon, and drew in the Mangolds - there were about 5 1/2 loads well filled up but no {she_ing ?} on the wagon. I pulled and topped the balance while Ewart drove up the loads and unloaded them - I pulled about 9 rows and helped to fill the wagon - it was late before I started out and I did some repairing to a tug for their single harness (Duffields) shoe of Johnys -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_THURSDAY_5_6_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 6 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_6_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 6 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 6 1898</span></h2> <p>Heavy frost last night but not the killer that we had earlier in the season that cut off our potatoe tops so badly. I do not notice any particular damage through it. I cut down all our corn this afternoon lest we should get another frost that would spoil it. our women are picking the snow apples to day. they have been falling rather badly on account of the high wind prevailing. Ewart has been plowing in the fall wheat land. Barber and Weatherston have had a break down with their threshing machine at Wm Theakers and we will all be delayed accordingly by - Johny expects to thresh to morrow afternoon and Monday forenoon - Webbs sale in the afternoon interferes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Not so frosty as last night and this day throughout has been some warmer than yesterday. Ewart has plowed all day again in the 25 acre corner. (fall wheat ground) he thinks he will be pretty well through ir tomorrow. we sold our young mare (Maude) this forenoon to Mr Lesson of Brampton for 90 dollars. I think I should have held her at 100 as I at first intended as he was but a very short time in concluding to take her and he said different times that he liked her. I prepared the barrels in the orchard, 4 of them, got them at Richd McWilliams and helped them some to pick apples. Colin Campbell and his Mother called this afternoon. they staid to tea and fed their horse before driving to Guelph. {in margin} I borrowed 137 lbs peas from R. Morton and 275 previous making now 412 lbs altogether - Bags included -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>Fair weather. Johny has thrashed to day after dinner - Ewart plowed this forenoon and helped at the threshing afternoon. Maggie and her Mother were at the apples to day - {in margin} Johny got 84 lbs oats - {No entry for Sunday}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day Ewart plowed this forenoon attended Johny's threshing this forenoon but, like the rest of us went to the sale in the afternoon. I walked down after dinner to John Webb's sale. it was said to start at one oclock, but it was 2 oclock before they began - I was installed as Clerk, right away. I objected on account of not being able to hear well and distinctly, but they would not take no for an answer, so I had to do it with Dougald Robertson helping me to finish up the business at night, in drawing notes, making up accounts &amp;c. I bought a cow for $37.75, and a Robe $2.00, 2 loads of hay $7.25 - altogether $47.00 due in a year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10 11</span></h2> <p>A very rainy day. Johny got his threshing done about 10 oclock this forenoon and the rain was on beforee he was done. they then moved the machine here and the men hung around awhile thinking we might thresh but eventually they left as they concluded it was too wet to thresh on account of the horse walk even if it cleared up. this is the evening of the gathering at Webbs to make the presentation of the easy chairs and an address. a fine gathering was present about 8 oclock P.M. with their baskets. Dr. McCullough was voted chairman, John SUnter read the address- John Hindley replied, and otherwise through the evening entertained the meeting. Several said a few words and musical recitations made up a pleasant programe until one oclock in the morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>Rockwood Show day. fine weather for a wonder. after all the rain the surroundings were very mucky, but the land soon dried up very much. I hitched up the horse and buggy and Maggie and her Mother and I drove down to the show after dinner. there was a good attendance considering the dull morning. I heard them say there were $215.05 taken at the gate. 15cts admission. we had tea at David Stewarts before starting for home. John McKenzie &amp; family were there - also Willie from Guelph.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_THURSDAY_12_13_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 13 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_13_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 13 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_14_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 14 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 13 1898</span></h2> <p>Another rainy day. it is astonishing how easy it seems to rain this week. we did our threshing to day and a very dissagreeable job it was. the horse walk broke up rather badly but the other work went on very well. I think we have about 150 or 160 bushels of peas, about 70 or 80 of wheat and perhaps 150 of oats. I paid the threshers 9 dollars for the whole threshing. it was a bare day &amp; half but they thresh charge 7 dollars a day this season, and I think they are reasonable with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>A very rainy forenoon, and now and again rain in the afternoon. A very bad day for Erin Show. Ewart drove over to it but Maggie did not go. they say there was no rain at the Exhibition after a heavy shower about noon. they are all well bedraggled however, and mired up. Margaret &amp; I drove over to Edward Toltons this forenoon. we found Mrs Tolton in a sort of Comatose state, and did not speak. her 2 sisters Mrs Reid of Georgetown, and Mrs Dick near Ashgrove were there. Ewart drove over to Erin show this afternoon taking Fred and the bugggy after we returned from Tolton. we had "Doc" down there so Ewart had a fresh horse. John McKenzie and Bella were at the show, and Colin Campbell and Jeeneie from Guelph. they were keener than I would be, it was a long drive in bad weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Cold last night and cooler to day. the sky however has gotten clear of much of the murky clouds that has prevailed now for the greater part of the week, and the water abounding every where is now getting a chance to soak away. Ewart has attended Richd McWilliams threshing all dya. I would have liked to see the plow going, but there are too many things out of order so that I could not undertake to plow. I levelled down the horse walk which had got terribly cut up by the threshing during the rain. I also hauled the corn together and piled it against the fence, brought over the {fanning?} mill from Johnys to clean up the muddle in the barn. sewed up rippings in little Willies shoes &amp;c. we had another call from the horse buyer giving vent to his dissatisfaction.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day. warm sunshine and very pleasant. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton twice to day. Margaret and I drove down to see Mrs Edward Tolton. the doctor was there. he says she is in a critical state. although there are no additional bad symptoms she is getting weaker on account of not being able to take nourishment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine fall day. moderately cool forenoon, but it became colder afternoon and quite cold at night. Ewart attended Richd McWilliams threshing to day. they finished up at about 4 oclock P.M. and Ewart helped a little while to pick apples. Maggie and her Mother have been picking quite a while to day. Wm. Tindal and I have been cutting the timber required to put up our sheep pen. I also hauled it out of the bush into the clearing by "Doc", and we brought home on the wagon all the posts excepting one that is on the lane. we have 8 posts, 13 girts 18 feet long, and 13 rafters and a 36 foot plate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Rather dull this forenoon, and it broke out to be a very wet afternoon. Robert Jestin threshed till between 3 &amp; 4 oclock, when they quit. Johny was there and ran down at noon and hauled in his apples that were barreled in the orchard. we also drew in 10 barrels when it showed for a protracted rain. I wrote the report of Webbs address &amp; presentation last night, and mailed it this morning to Guelph to be inserted in the Mercury. I also got a new shoe put on Doc (Paid) at Robertsons and a bag of shorts at the mill 50c paid. Ewart and I cleaned &amp; bagged the mixed grain on the barn floor after the threshing. (5 bags) we put up the cows this evening in the stable. they were so cold and comfortless outside.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Cleared up through the night, the stars were shining this morning which was a welcome sight after all the dismal weather of yesterday. we had the wagon all to prepare this morning to take the pigs to Guelph, and also the run way &amp;c. we had quite a job getting ready but I started about 9 oclock, or 10 minutes before getting into about 11.20. I had the hogs weighed and my check for $25.55 before 12 oclock. they hustled my pigs into another man's rack, and I was saved the journey up to the hog yard. the 3 pigs weighed 575, and the small one 115. I wanted the remaining 3 to be alone otherwise would not have taken the small one away. Berber took 25c off him for being so light. I got $4.10 per 100. now it is under $4.00. I had dinner at Willies. I sent 7 dollars for T. Tolton to A McGregor. I also paid R.E. Nelson $18.00 for Ewarts suit of clothes. it rained again this afternoon. the folks at home picked some apples for packing to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_THURSDAY_19_20_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 20 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_20_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 20 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 20 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. sunshine and warm. I have been busy picking apples to day. Maggie and her mother have also been at the same work. Ewart attended John McKenzies threshing to day. they got through between 2 &amp; 3 oclock. McLeans steamer - Ewart helped at the apples after returning home. I drew a lot into the barn this forenoon and Ewart drew the balance in before night fall. after tea I drove down to Everton for the mail, and also got 25c worth oatmeal at marshalls, Wilsons and Fergus. I just heard to night that Mrs James Rea on our Town line dropped dead this morning . a fine and healthy looking person she was., but death comes to all and sometimes very unexpectedly. I got 100 lbs wire nails at Marshalls, 25 lbs shingle, 10 lbs 2 1/2, about the same of 5 &amp; ^ inch spickes. the balance 3 inch. price $2.50 paid.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Weather changed to the bad again. we have had a very wet afternoon, the forenoon was dull and threatning with some rain also. the land is getting quite wet now. I wish our potatoes had been up before so much wet came. Ewart has been at Duffields threshing all day. they did not finish. Wm. Tindall has been here to day. he helped me to draw up the rafters and stretchers from the bush to day - I also drew up the stick for the plate. I agreed to give him his price for putting up the building. $10.00 for all the job, and I dig the holes and score hack the plate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Unsettled weather still prevails. Wm. Tindal has been working at the rafters &amp;c under cover of the cattle shed. he score hacked and hewed the plate in the afternoon, when it cleared up. I helped him some after returning from the funeral. Margaret &amp; I took "Doc" and buggy and attended the funeral of Mrs James Rea on the town line. the doctors say it was apoplexy that took Mrs Rea off. she lived two hours after being struck, but never spoke. there was a very large crowd at the funeral. she was buried in the grounds on their own corner.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2> <p>A fine day, but cooler than has prevailed for some time back - Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton this forenoon. Willie drove out from Guelph and took Maggie down to Everton in the ev'g. Mrs Duffield from Rockwood and Henry &amp; wife paid us a visit this afternoon and evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_MONDAY_23_24_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER MONDAY 23 24 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_24_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 24 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_25_26"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 25 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. we put on the wagon rack this morning and Ewart took in a load of furniture for Webbs. I had a pain in my shoulder so that I could not lift very well above my head, and as there were quite a number at the loading up I did not go. Wm Tindal was wanting the holes dug for the posts of the sheep house, so let them get the things loaded without me going. Henry Duffield and Robert McWilliams helped to load, our Johny was also there awhile. I dug 3 post holes and had the posts put in and fitted &amp; filled in. other 2 were nearly ready too. they are 4 feet deep. I got the spoon shovel at Robert McWilliams.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Another fine day for a wonder. it is rare to find 2 days consecutively fine just now. Ewart finished plowed at the 2nd plowing of the fall wheat land - the patch on the 25 acres. I finished digging the post holes shortly after dinner to day. and we got some help to put up the plate and the rafters. we had Henry Duffield, Robert McWilliams, Richard McWilliams, and our Johny besides ourselves. we were not long in getting the pieces all up and spiked. it looks to be a good substantial building. the apple packers are busy at Johnys to day. they intend being with us tomorrow. I drove up to Mimosa this evening to hear Mr Stratton M.P.P. speaking in behalf of Mr Gibson. he is a fluent speaker and appeals hard for the people to vote for Gibson next Thursday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>Rain to day in the forenoon. not very heavy but heavy enough to stop the work. the apple packers were with us this forenoon and packed 11 barrels. 9 barrels winter and 2 sweetings. I took the white (Barber) sow over to Kerrs this forenoon. Ewart finished plowing at the back fall wheat patch and brought up the plough this afternoon - he and I rigged up the wagon with the rack so as to take down the apples to Rockwood tomorrow. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb called on us this evening. John is stying round for a couple of days so as to keep his vote legal for tomorrow. {in margin} "Barber sow away to day"</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 26 27 1898</span></h2> <p>Very hard frost last night and this has been a very cold day throughout although it became a little milder later in the afternoon. Ewart drove to Rockwood to day with the apples. we had partly loaded on our own wagon and rack when Johny came along wishing us to take 13 barrels for him. so they got Robert McWilliams wagon and rack and he took the 24 barrels, and our 6 empties. it was between 9 &amp; 10 oclock before they got away. they returned between 3 &amp; 4 oclock. Ewart was ready for his dinner. Wm Tindal worked away this forenoon although finding it too cold, he went away to help Robert Jestin this afternoon. Millman paid Johny and us a dollar a barrel for the T. Sweetings although having reduced the price to 75cts per Barrel. we have started to put the cows in the stable at night -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>Much milder to day. and it has been fair and fine - the ground was hard frozen however this morning - I drove up to the saw mill this forenoon to get some more lumber, had hard work to get what I wanted. I only got about 200 feet of 2nd class inch for sheeting and 70 feet of basswood to help make the doors. we would rather have something else for doors as basswood rots easily when exposed to the weather. I also bought a square of second class shingle 50c and a square of 1st class $1.40 for Mrs Peavoys house. Everton. $3.60</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_MONDAY_30_31_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 31 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_TUESDAY_31_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">November TUESDAY 31 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_WEDNESDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 31 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. it has been very valuable to us in getting a good job done in potatoe lifting. Gus Heffernan came this morning to help us at the potatoe picking. Albert has gone to help his Aunt Mrs Geo. Coughlin. Maggie helped us to pick potatoes too to day. we took in 2 loads one in the forenoon and one afternoon. we think there are about 3 1/2 wagon box fulls. the "Peerless Savoys" are a much better crop than the "Empire States" - I had to fix up the potatoe bin and run way, which, with other chores kept me away from the picking quite a while. Henry Duffield took one of our "Weather" lambs to Rockwood with his own. he sold his for 4 1/2 per hundred. I killed and dressed another "Weather" , a very small one for our own use. Wm Tindal is fencing this week over at Scotts. 2nd line Eramosa as soon as done there he means to complete our building - {in margin} sent four dollars to pay assts &amp; dues for John McKenzie and myself. I sent 50c over plus last month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 31 1</span></h2> <p>Frost last night, and to day has been a little cooler although fine for picking potatoes. we finished up the potatoe digging and picking shortly after dinner - after that we tried the cultivator to throw up the covered potatoes. it chocked up too easily however, and we reverted to the harrows. we gathered quite a few potatoes by going twice over the ground with the harrows. it was about 5 oclock when we finished up, and Eewart had little enough time to empty the load and take back the cultivator. Gus went home to night. I paid him 70cts for his two days work. Maggie helped us to day . she topped some turnips this afternoon. Johny has been drawing in turnips to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day, bright sunshine and fine and fair. if we have a few days of such weather ahead it will be grand for getting in our turnips. Maggie helped us top the turnips this forenoon and we finished them before the regular dinner time at 11.30 A.M. After noon we all worked at the apples. we have picked a few, but the greater part we just shook them off the trees. it is hard to get at the outside limbs of those snow apple trees. we hauled them all in before night - there were ten barrels and 7 or 8 bags. we intend taking the snow apples to market as soon as possible. Johny has nearly finished drawing in his turnips. we hope for fine weather wherein to take in ours. bought a pair of suspenders &amp; spectacles from "Cheap John" 50cts -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_2_3_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_FRIDAY_3_.3D4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= FRIDAY 3 =4</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#SATURDAY_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 4 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day. looks much like indian summer it is so mild and beautiful. we have been drawing in the turnips to day. we run the two wagons and Ewart has emptied the loads while I drew them in. Maggie and her mother have helped in the field. we have taken in 10 loads to day. Johny let us have his team after 4 oclock and Ewart harrowed out the greater part of the turnips after that time. our turnips are a fair size but they will not pan out as they have done in some former years - Ewart brings news of Mrs McKenzie Senr having had her shoulder put out of place the other day, also that Mary Loree is unwell. rumours of war again in the papers to day. England &amp; France seem to have difficulty to arrange their differences. it is to be hoped they will not resort to war.</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= FRIDAY 3 =4</span></h1> <p>A most beautiful day, warm and pleasant sunshine - and just the thing for working among the turnips. we took in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon. and 9 afternoon. we, perhaps could have taken in 10 but we quit a trifle early on account of wishing to take a drive out after supper. maggie and her Mother and I drove down to Everton to see Mary, who we heard was rather unwell. we found her better, than she had been and improving. on our way home we drove round by McKenzies to see Mrs McKenzie. she was also some better but she has got a bad shake. the doctor says her heart is weak and causes some of her trouble. her arm is tied to her chest and has to be kept still for fear again of going out of place.{in margin} 14 loads of turnips in to day. making now 24 loads.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Weather threatning this forenoon, and rain began to fall by noon. and kept wet all afternoon. we drew in the balance of the turnips 8 loads before the rain. we had about 1/2 a load more that we had to load and take in while it rained. we had tried, by loading heavy for a few loads, to take them all in by 8 loads but failed, so that, we have nearly 33 loads in all. Ewart cleaned up the barn this afternoon, and opened a way through to the side of the chaff pile from the barn to the house passage. I had other chores in hand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Rather dissagreeable to day. Cold and wet, although the rain has not been heavy. Willie &amp; Jeenie accompanied by Wm Waller, wife &amp; children drove out from Guelph. Jeenie remained here while the rest went in Jestins. Willie drove down to Everton to get the doctor up to see his mother who has been suffering from fever &amp;c. and a pain below her shoulder. the doctor thinks it is "Grip". {in margin} Great storm of wind last night. I got up through the night to fix the shed on the end -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>A flurry of snow last night and the frost has hardened the ground somewhat. it had rather a windy appearance - Mary was with us last night staying with her mother. Mr Seytonne drove up for her. Ewart and I have been busy all day trying to fix up things so as to get at the plowing. it is getting late now, and we may be shut out before long. we took over Johnys wagon and harrows, and then put on our rack on our own wagon and brought the 2 loads of hay from Wilsons that I vought of him at Webb's sale. After doing that, we took up about 2 bushels of potatoes in our garden patch, and our other chores kept us till night. Mother is some better to day. she has had visitors, Mrs Jestin, Lizzie, Mr &amp; Mrs McWilliams, and Bella McKenzie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>A fine day for work. somewhat overcast, but pleasant and sunshine betimes. Mother is considerably better to day. she got up out of bed this afternoon and came down stairs, she has got quite a shake for the short time. Ewart plowed the corn ground and quite a piece of the front adjoining. we always now plow the corn patch the opposite way to the front. I had quite a job cleaning and fixing up our pulper for work. got it started and after doing some other chores, drove down to Everton mill. got a bag of shorts and 50c oatmeal. paid a dollar for the whole. Called at Marys for some bread. John McKenzie and Bella drove over this evening to see Mother. she has had quite a number of visitors. Willie called as he was on his way to Mimosa. he says he has arranged to stop in their present home till spring - {in margin} a letter from Brother Meaford</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Overcast all day. and quite a bit of snow has fallen which has almost all melted away this evening. Ewart plowed a portion of the forenoon and also afternoon but it has not been pleasant work to day. we were called on this forenoon by Henry Duffield and David Robertson. I have been doing up some necessary chores and this afternoon cut up some wood in the wood house and fixed and put up the doors on the wood house. I have the pulper going now and have put up the steer we intend to fatten for the first time. Margaret is considerably better to day, and has been down stairs all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_9_10_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_FRIDAY_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= FRIDAY 10 11</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#SATURDAY_11_12"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 11 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a windy and stormy day. considerable snow has fallen, and little comfort or pleasure could be experienced by being exposed to the weather. the plow is stopped now anyway by being too much snow. Dougald Robinson drove up in his buggy accompanied by his son Willie to day, and purchased one of our ram lambs - I let him have his choice for five dollars. he picked on one from a Croft ewe. he was a twin. the other one is also from a Croft ewe but is a single lamb and they just weigh about alike, 128 lbs. he pays me in January. we brought in all the sheep and put up all the cattle, all their feed outside is covered with snow and it is very uncomfortable to be outside now. I feel sorry now that Willie Tindal did not finish up our sheep house when he was at it.</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= FRIDAY 10 11</span></h1> <p>Frosty enough to keep all the snow that has fallen, and there is now quite a covering perhaps 4 or 5 inches. Ewart and I sorted and bagged 10 bags of snow apples to take to Guelph tomorrow. we brought over the democrat and greased it, also loaded up the apples and drew them into the barn. Ewart drove "Doc" to Everton afterwards and got a front new shoe put on him by Robertson. he did not pay for it. I had all the stock to see after myself as Ewart was late in getting back. the cattle are ackward to tie up as they have been changed from their last years stalls.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>A little milder to day, and the snow has been soft although it has not wasted much. Ewart and I started for Guelph at sharp seven this morning. we got in in fair time but as the apples were a great drag, we had a terrible job disposing of them. I sold Mr Stovell 4 bags at $1.60, as part pay for a pump for the house well. gave one to Willie, and sold the other 3 at 50c, 40.33, 45.25 respectively. got a pair long boots each and a pair overshoes for Ewart $5.90 altogether. also an overcoat for Ewart at McDonalds $6.00. got our dinner and horse fed at Willies. I walked up and saw the Webbs for the first time in their house. they seem comfortable. I called round where Cap. Clark used to live in order to see him but he has moved - we were late in getting home to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Milder to day. the snow has been soft and has melted some. Maggie and Ewart have been to Everton twice. Mother and I have been at home all day. made up the No 2 pills -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 1314 1898</span></h2> <p>Milder to day and snow is quite soft. Considerable waste has been made of the snow but, on the whole it is surprising how well it seems to keep. Ewart tried the plow this morning but there was too much snow to make anything like a passable job. Wm Tindal started to put on the sheeting this morning and he was joined about 10 oclock by Thomas Clark. they got along fairly well in the afternoon. the sun shone out a little warm, and made the roof very dry to what mught have been expected. they got all the sheeting on and made all ready for the shingles and made quite a start at the shingling. I took up 2 Croft ewes to Henry Duffields ram. we are using one of our own to the other ewes. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove over to McKenzies this evening. rolled the barrel of apples into the cellar.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Foggy this morning and it was some time before it cleared off. however, it cleared up to be a fine day. Thom Clark drove over from home this morning and Wm Tindal and he put in a faithful days work at the shingling. Tindal wanted to engage Johny for the day so that the most of the shingle could be put on. Johny however would not come. he wanted to draw out manure. made the doors and hung them. I helped them quite a bit however. I took back the peas to Robert Morton 412 lbs, and Robert bought our ram lamb. he paid me for it four dollars and a half ($4.50) - after dinner I drove over to the Centre Inn and met the rest of the members of the "Board of Health" . they were all there a little ahead of me. we wound up our business for the year, and I have to prepare my report to the Council - {in margin} sold ram Lamb to Robt. Morton - paid back 412 lbs of peas to Robt. Morton -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Foggy again, but turned out to be a fine day. Wm Tindal was anxious to get some more help to shingle and offered our Johny either money or come back again to help him for it. Johny was drawing out manure and would not leave it. I helped him some. they got a good way up but the shingles are bad and they cant make very good headway. Ewart has been trying to plow but there is yet too much snow for getting along any way well. {in margin} "Board of Health Meeting"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_16_17_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>Foggy again this morning but it cleared up to be a fine day. it was really very fine in the afternoon - Thom Clark and Wm Tindal worked on till dinner time, and then quit so that they could attend the sale. I also hitched up and Margaret and I drove over to the sale too. (Coughlins) I wanted to get a horse collar for King but was about half and hour too late. they started to sell about noon. there were a number of them sold and I was dissapointed. there was a terribly large crowd there and things seemed to be bought up pretty lively. we left for home between 3 and 4 oclock. Calling at Everton for the mail, and also drove round by McKenzies, where we had our tea and paid quite a whiles visit. I paid Wm Tindal ten dollars to day and told him I would yet give him another dollar when finished. {in margin} Geo. Coughlin estate Auction Sale. Paid ten dollars to Wm Tindal -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Weather somewhat unsettled and some rain fell this forenoon. it was fairer afternoon however and the rest of the day was not so bad. Thom Clark and Wm Tindal finished up the building by dinner time to day. they might have been done a little earlier but for the rain. the weather has not been very good for working at a building this week, but they have persisted well and have at last finished. I paid Wm Tindal another dollar to day, and he and Clark drove away to go to James Talbots to build fences. they have been very anxious to get done here so as to get at that work. Ewart had to quit the cross plowing - it was so soft, and he started to plow some of the sod. {in margin} Wm Tindal finished the building to day noon - I gave him a dollar more than bargained for.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Colder to day and somewhat overcast. it looks as if we might have another fall of snow. Ewart has plowed some at the sod to day again. he also plowed some in front field this afternoon. I have had a days choring and fixing up around the building. I piled in the lumber into the building and gathered up the wheeled into the wood house - the short pieces of board &amp;c. piling back turnips in root house and nailing slats on windows to keep out the fowls. we put rings in the snout of the Barber sow. she has been doing a lot of rooting lately.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained and Ewart drove down the second time. Mother &amp; I have been at home. Called on by Robert McWilliams. he is going to thresh tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Frost last night and the land has been mucky the most of the day on account of the thawing out of the frost. it has been a very fine day throughout - I set up the leach for Mother this morning and looked after the cattle and stables, and then spent the rest of the time plowing in the front south field. I finished it all to head head lands and potatoe gardens. Ewart attended Robert McWilliams threshing. they expected there would be but a very short days work but it kept them humming away till near dark. Maggie and Ruth McWilliams took their annual drive collecting for the Bible Society. they had a fine day for it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>A fine morning, but the sky was very red at sunrise and it soon became overcast and dull, and it began to rain about ten oclock. I took a drive up to the saw mill before dinner time to see if I could get some plank to fix up our pig house with. they have it and Mr Gow promised to keep it for me for some days. we are anxious to get our plowing completed. Ewart finished up the front south field and started in the field between the barns along side the fall wheat. Mrs Morton paid our folks a visit this afternoon. Ewart clipped the hair off Fred's leg where it is supposed there is another spavin started and rubbed on a blister we obtained from Wm Tindal.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night and this morning the ground is quite hard frozen. Ewart tried the plow but it was no use. it is seldom the land is so quickly frozen so as to shut out the plow. Ewart drove to Everton afternoon and got 1035 lbs shorts at the mill (13 bags) which he paid for, also the 2 bags he lately got, amounting in all to $8.20. 14 dollars per ton. Will Hortop told Ewart the price of shorts is going up. they are now in Guelph $15 a ton there. I have been fixing up aroung the new building and doing up the chores. Sent away a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford. also one to Alex. McGregor containing 24 dollars as interest on note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thanksgiving_day"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thanksgiving day</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_23_24_1898"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 23 24 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_25_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 25 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving day</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day but quite frosty. the ground is getting quite hard now, there is no thawing through the day , and the roads are very rough in consequense. Mother and I being invited by George and Mary to a Thanksgiving dinner at their house. we left home about 11 oclock and drove there, and put up our horses in the meeting house shed. we partook of our share of the turkey &amp; plum pudding with Mr &amp; Mrs Loree, Senr and Mr Seytonne. George came also and had his dinner but could not stay as he was attending a threshing at Adam Weatherston. we spent a very pleasant while indeed. Mr Seytonne had to leave a little early to attend a Social at Mimosa. he made me a present of a Book. Abe Lincolns Speeches &amp;c. I gave him a quarter dollar for another Book (paper cover) In his steps, "What would Jesus do." bought a pair of boots for little Willie at Marshalls. 95cts -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Continues frosty and dry. the ground is now becoming like iron. it is nice dry footing but very rough. Ewart did up the chores and some fixing round this forenoon. I also had some fixing to attend to, after dinner we hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got between 5 &amp; 600 feet of cedar plank. Cull class, which Mr Gow let me have for 2 dollars and which I paid. a very cheap load of stuff. the road from the line into the mill is in an awful condition - it is now frozen up however which makes it better than before. Bella drove here to day to see about Willie and took him away with her. he did not care to go home yet, and had a cry to himself on the head of it. he has been very contented and happy while here, now over a week now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>A fine day, but wintry. there was quite a little fall of snow last night and the ground is all over white again once more. Johny drove to Guelph to day with the democrat. he got his new harness to day. Ewart and I have had a lot of fixing to do up to day. we piled away the lumber we brought from the mill and hung up and arranged implements in the driving house. cutting wood, fixing doors &amp;c. the snow on the ground makes it cold and dissagreeable to the fowls and other stock and we have been providing for their comfort. the geese we have shut up in the old sheep pen and have a good chance there of feeding and otherwise seeing after them. the turkeys get the cattle shed where there is a roost provided for them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>A fine day. moderate wintry weather and pleasant. George Loree accompanied Ewart &amp; Maggie home from Meeting, and returned with them in the evening. Willie took a run out from Guelph. He is taking Annie Abbott with him back. they are moving and they are getting Annie to help them. {in margin} George Loree - Willie from Guelph -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine winter day. the snow does not waste much - excepting where it is much travelled on, and as the roads were rough before the little snow came they soon get bare. I drove over to the Centre Inn and presented my report to the Board of Health, and got the money. $32.00 in all I gave Mr Argo 5 dollars to hand to Mr Auld and paid over to D. Talbot 4 dollars and the same to Hugh Black. I also paid $13.00 to Dr McCullough on the same business which left six dollars to myself. I also paid 2 dollars to the Dr for ourselves. I drove over to Mrs Coughlin and bought 2 old horse collars, for which i paid $1.75. I bought a lantern at Geo. Marshalls 70c and paid him also for the Boots I got for little Willie 95c. I also sent four dollars ($4.00) over to Erin for A.O.U.W. Ass'm'ts. which pays up to date and 50c overplus to be applied on next months Ass'm't. Morther and I took a drive down to McKenzies this evening. Johny took 3 fat hogs to Guelph to day. he got 4 1/4 &amp; 3 1/4 for the sow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the temperature has been milder to day &amp; this afternoon the snow has been softer and melting a little. we have boiled 2 pots of turnips &amp; potatoes for the turkeys to day. we had to fix up a place for the old sow to day as I notices her time is about up for pigging. Ewart has clipped Fred to day. he had him partly done before. we are asked to a sawing bee tomorrow and I sharpened the saw this afternoon for it. Ewart and Maggie are over to Ospringe this evening to a S.S. Social held in the Church. I got Wm Tindal to come down nd look at our pig house this evening so that I could make preparations for fixing it some of these days. Johny killed 2 pigs to day for their own use. Robert McWilliam was the butcher.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Continues milder. some more snow but quite soft. Ewart attended a sawing Bee at Duffields to day. I have been very busy all day with the usual chores besides cleaning out the pigs. I got the cleaning out done mostly before dinner and then I hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got some scantling and 10 narrow boards of inch stuff. he called it 100 feet altogether and gave it to me for 75c. he charges very reasonable for lumber when it is not first class. I got the stuff to day for fixing up the pig pen with. we are now boiling turnips &amp; potatoes for the turkeys and mix it with pea meal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_30_1_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_FRIDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_2_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 2 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1 1898</span></h2> <p>Rather a snowy and stormy day. quite a little fall of snow, but not suffiecient to make good sleighing. Ewart got a cold yesterday at the sawing Bee and he dont feel much like work to day. I have been preparing the pig house for going at the fixing up work of putting in 2 more pens in the south side of the house. Johny helped us out with the old furnace. we lifted the kettle out of the outside frame. the latter has got pretty well shaken up and nearly useless. I took out the stairs and other things and drew forward cedar logs to make sleepers for the balance of the floor. our oldest white sow pigged this evening late. she had eleven, but she overlaid one. {in margin} Barber "white sow pigged this evenign - 10 pigs living"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A fine day again, wintry and a little cold. they say however the snow is not staying on the roads and the wheels will have to be resorted to again. Wm Tindal has been working at the pig pen to day, and I laid the unfinished part of the floor. Tindal has the work pretty well forward on the one side, but there is quite a lot of work in fixing up those pens with a swinging apparatus above the trough. the trough stuff is also very hard (red beech) and dry and they are hard to make up. John McKenzie and Belle &amp; children were over this forenoon. John drove up to McCutcheons for some of his articles, and our plow among them. Ewart went with him and drove them down home to him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>A fine day. mild and pleasant with sunshine clear &amp; bright. the snow has melted fast this afternoon. Maggie and her mother started about 7 oclock this morning for Guelph. they took "Doc" and the buggy. a good many took the runners and wished before night they had taken the wheels. they had butter &amp; eggs, 16c for the former, 18c the latter. they were at Willies for dinner at their new house in the west end. they got back home in fair time. Wm Tindal came back this morning and worked all day at the pig house. Robert Jestin went to Guelph to day instead of working in the bush as intended. we got the south side of the pig house in 2 pens and finished. I paid Tindal 2 dollars and he charged me 80c per day, so he is paid 40c on next work. Ewart did the most the chores and cooked for us to day. he is unwell with the cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Soft and mild, wind from the east, and hoar frost this morning and forenoon. became stormy about 3 oclock which increased in volume as night advanced. Ewart and Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon and Ed. Abbott accompanied them back. Ed. and Ewart drove to Ospringe afternoon. they started for Everton at night but turned back when about Johnys gate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 4 5 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a snowfall last night and it has been drifted badly in places. we have had to ply the shovel pretty freely this forenoon so as to get around any way reasonably at all, and the snow in many places about was uncomfortably drifted into the buildings. Eddie Abbott was with us all forenoon, Ewart and him bagged up 4 bags of peas &amp; oats and after dinner they drove down to Everton and Ewart got the 4 bags chopped. Henry Duffield was awhile here this forenoon and rode down with them to Everton. Allie &amp; Ada Webb came here from McWilliams this afternoon and are staying all night. they are out now on a visiting tour.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Continues stormy and the snow keeps falling. it is not very frosty or cold however, but the snow is piled up into heaps more than I remember of at so early a time in the season. Ewart &amp; I have been trying to get things into better shape for the stock - everything now wants to be under the shingles and protected from driving storm and drifting snow. we cut out the log acting as a breast beam in the pig house and put the 9 largest pigs into one of the pens. we also took the younger litter of 8 and put them in the other new pen, both on the south side. the 8 were in the cattle stable and we have broken down the partition between where they were and the old sow with her litter of ten. and she now has the whole to herself and her family. Ewart drove the Webb girls to Mortons this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Windy all night and this morning dawned pretty nearly as rough as ever. the frost is keaner too, and the snow drier so that it has drifted badly all day. Ewart intended going to Guelph to day to see the "fat stock show" but the rough and cold weather prevented him. Henry Duffield drove in, he intend staying all night. Ewart and I have not done much else than attend to the feeding and cleaning after the stock. I split up some wood in the would shed, and sewed up a long rip on one of John McKenzie's Boots. Bella and little Willie drove over with him awhile this afternoon. they had a rough time getting over. I think those who have attended the fat stock show in Guelph will wish they had stayed at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_TURSDAY_7_8_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER TURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></h2> <p>Rough winter weather. the snow is very plentiful and when the wind is up it makes uncomfortably deep between and behind fences, around buildings &amp;c. Ewart drove his mother up to Duffields this afternoon where she is giving them a lesson how she prepares her geese for market. Ewart rode down to Everton with Charlie after taking his mother up there and Charlie brought her home again when he returned from Everton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Continues wintry, lots of snow and it is keeping well. the wind has not been so high to day until night when it became windy again.I fear the roads will soon become impassible if the wind keeps up so high. Bella has been over to day with her fowls, 4 turkeys and 6 geese and our folks 6 turkeys &amp; 4 geese and prepared them for the market. Mother went over to Bella's this evening - John drove over for them and the children are left with us. they intend going to Guelph tomorrow - I did not think it wise for Mother to go over there to night as there seems to be a heavy blow on hand - Ewart intends going there in the morning and putting "Doc" in with their young mare. I repaired John's boot.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>Very stormy last night and drifting of snow. Ewart did not go to McKenzies on account of the stormy morning - John &amp; Bella &amp; her mother started for Guelph but found the roads so heavy &amp; bad that they decided not to persist on going and drove up our town line instead and left the poultry and took home the children. very few from here ventured to go through to Guelph. there were some however, the stage did not run. the Webb girls came here again this evening. they expected to go home to day if they got a chance of a ride but none turned up on account of the state of the roads. {in margin} roads are badly snowed up. John McKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; her mother started for Guelph but did not get through -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>Snowed up rather badly. our folks contented themselves sufficiently to stay home all day. I can't remember when they did that before. there have been very few rigs on the line to day. Geo. Loree drove Mr Seytonne up as far as Jestins gate, and then half across the side road toward the other line. but returned and spent awhile here on their way back. the roads were too badly drifted. {in margin} Seytonne &amp; Geo. Loree started for Mimosa but returned on the road -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 11 12 1898</span></h2> <p>Cold and wintry. the Webb girls have been with us since Saturday evening, they went down to McWilliams this evening so as to go to Guelph tomorrow with them. Miss Dickeson has been here to day making a dress (waist) for Maggie. she ,too, goes to Guelph tomorrow with our Johny. Charles Rogers came to day and paid us a visit. he came to Wm McWilliams on Friday or Saturday last. he seems to be a very fine young man. he tells me he intends starting farming on his own account next spring. Ewart drove down to McKenzies this afternoon - he brought the two children up as they intend going to Guelph to morrow, and they will leave them here till they come back.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>An extremely cold day, have heard the thermometer recorded 15 below zero at Guelph. Ewart &amp; his mother started off for Guelph about 1/2 after six this morning - they took all the poultry and drove round by McKenzies, they also came home, calling that way so as to take them home. they had not very good sale for their fowls, from 8 to 9cts for the turkeys and 5c for the geese. there seemed to be a glut in the market. I had a very busy day at home. had all the chores to do and had to clean out all the pigs besides. also shovelled snow for Maggie to get her washing hung up. it was pretty late before they returned home long after dark.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>The cold keeps up very steady, but I think it has given way a little this evening. we don't attempt to do any work outside of the buildings. it is very seldom such a spell of real hard winter weather has visited the country in the past 30 years so early in the season. I was cutting up some wood in the wood shed and fixing up the pig house so as to keep the pigs warm, cleaning them out and bedding them. Ewart has been trimming up the steer and fixing round - he drove over to Kerrs to adjust an overlook in the mail and brought home our 2 ewes from Duffields. {in margin} extra chores - Ewart drove over to R.J.Kerrs. brought home the 2 ewes from Duffields.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_THURSDAY_14_15_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_16_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 16 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></h2> <p>Frosty and cold but more moderate than what has prevailed for some time. Wm Tindal came along to day and we have worked all day at the pig house. the days are very short now. I think it was fully 1/2 after 8 this morning before he started work and it is too dark to work any longer than about 5 oclock P.M. which makes a very short day - Ewart and I had the breast log cut out and otherwise prepared the right hand side of the passage for going to work on the pens. we got the one pen built and partly prepared the others, but the time is so short that there can't be much done.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Continues very wintry, the frost is pretty kean and not any melting of snow through the day. Wm Tindal has been again at work to day but did not finish up yet. we have now the two pens built, but there is the greater part to do yet to the last pen. I divided up the nine hogs to day put the 3 fattening hogs into one of the new pens, which leaves the ground clear for finishing up the whole of the pens. Maggie and Ewart took a drive over to McKenzies this evening. old Mrs Cutting has been disturbed an evening or so ago with noises round her house and a pane of glass was broken. John McKenzie got up and investigated but could see no trace of footsteps around the buildings, and there is a lot of snow. no person could come there without leaving their tracks. it is a mystery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>Cold moderated considerably, but still wintry enough - Wm Tindal has been again at work to day. we finished up the pens and did some other extras. we cut the window sash smaller and hung it on hinges so that we can now turn it up and throw out the manure then, which we did to day. Tindal also made a box and spout for holding the hog feed, joined to the big box above which is to hold the feed. we opened up the floor to day and put up the old organ box. I paid Tindal 2 dollars which, with the 40c overpaid last time pays up in full for these last 3 days work. 80c for these short days per day. enough - {in margin} Ewart took 660 lbs wheat 5 bags included Harrison and fall wheat half and half. got 410 lbs of flour and 230 lbs off at 20 lbs short of original weight - paid one dollar for grinding - finished the hog pens to day - paid Tindal in full to date -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Margaret &amp; I , as usual, have kept close to the house all day. I have read my eyes tired. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained at Everton until evening when Ewart drove down again and brought her home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 18 19 1898</span></h2> <p>A dissagreeable east wind blowing which increased in cold up to noon. we rose a little early this morning and did up all the chores by breakfast time. we then took up the tub and other things in the cutter to Duffields and drove up our 3 pigs on foot. it was a very cold job but we killed and dressed the 3 of our own and 6 of theirs and were done about one oclock. we weighed ours which are very light 105, 129, 136. they were from the sow I bought of Barlow in Guelph and didn't thrive and grow as they ought. they were well fed and attended. Duffields were much younger and would likely average about 180. I paid Henry Duffield one dollar to day for the keep &amp; privilage of our 2 ewes runnign with his this last month and his young prize ram. {in margin} killed our pigs, along with Henry Duffields - paid a dollar to Henry Duffield for use of ram.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>A very soft turn of the weather. rain has fallen the most of the day. Ewart's hand and wrist has been quite sore to day from the effects of a scald he got yesterday - while I was emptying a pail of hot water into the scalding tub his hand cmae in contact with the flowing water. Henry Duffield was here a while to day and as I was cutting up the pork he chipped in and showed me how he cut it up by taking out the back bone. I got it all nocely cut up and all salted this evening. Willie came from Guelph last night and on account of the rain he is staying here all day. we killed 8 turkeys to day and 5 geese, including our big gobbler which we are preparing for our own Christmas dinner. it is cooler a little this evening and we intend going to Guelph to morrow if the weather is favorable/ Willie, Ewart and their mother drove to Everton this evening and sold 4 geese 5c per lb taking trade.{in margin} Mrs Mark Sutton taken to Guelph hospital this evening or rather late at night. our folks met them going in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Very little, if any, below freezing point, but Mother and I hitched "Doc" to Johny's cutter and drove to Guelph taking the 7 turkeys and a basket of eggs. (10 doz &amp; a half) at 20c per doz. $2.10 sold 4 turkeys at 9c amd 3 to mcCrea at 8 1/2c and got an order on McDonald for $2.80. I got a {illegible} wearing under cost for $3.00 and paid the 20c in cash. we drove up to Willies house on Liverpool Street and had our dinner there, also Edmund Towell who is boarding with them. Ed. has not yet opened out his show rooms, but is engaged, so far, in finding out those in need of machines (mowers &amp; binders) and getting their promise to deal with him if he can suit them better than anyone else. they promise to wait and see the machines before buyin elsewhere. {in margin} the turkey we keep for our Christmas cheer weighs about 31 lbs. he is a fine bird. Guelph market to day with 7 turkeys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_THURSDAY_21_22_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 22 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_22_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 22 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23_24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 22 1898</span></h2> <p>Very unpleasant weather. very soft and the most of the afternoon it rained pretty heavy. it is rather a pity the weather has taken that bad turn to day, as the Everton people will be badly dissapointed no doubt, if the receipts from their tea meeting and Social fall very short of that account. I made up my mind not to go to it some time ago, but wished all the rest to go. Mother also stopt at home however on account of the weather. Maggie &amp; Ewart went to it, they charged 20c per head admittance. and Maggie has baked largely for it. of course, she goes in free, but whoever else would go will have to foot the bill. Charles Rogers went down this evening with George McWilliams.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>An improvement in the weather, but nothing to boast of yet. we are having a good deal of rather unpleasant weather, changeable and windy. we are not able to get along with much work excepting the usual chores, feeding and cleaning and otherwise tending the stock. Ewart &amp; Maggie went down again to Everton this evening. their Mother also went along with them to attand a supplementary Social. they thought they had better hold another to night on account of the small attendance last night caused by the bad weather. the fee was 5c to night. Auntie Kate's sent word that some of them will be up tomorrow to attend our "reunion" on Monday. Charles Rogers went down to Glen Williams to see his freinds and intends returning Monday evening.{in margin} Ewart took 6 bags chop to the mill 30c grinding, and $1.70 worth shorts $2.00 paid - alone to night - Mother, Ewart &amp; Maggie at Everton Supplimentary Social - Charlie Rogers away to Glen Williams -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>Moderately cold, but a little windy and rough. I have had all the work on my hands to day as Ewart went early to Guelph this morning. he is changing his rifle for a smaller one, and he has long laid out to go in and see the Christmas display. I had to hurry up my work and get things ready for the evening work after my return from Rockwood. I got away about 2 oclock P.M. to meet the Georgetown freinds. the train was due, I think, about 2.30. it was late however, and just came in as I got there about 3 oclock. there was just James and Kate. the young folks are staying to look after things. Joe has a new fad on hand and is expecting a busy time. I forget its high Falutin name. {in margin} Ewart away to Guelph - I drove to Rockwood and met James Moore and Kate at the station -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h2> <p>A little more Sunshine to day, and finer and wintry. Auntie Kate went to Everton meeting with Ewart &amp; Maggie in the forenoon &amp; James stayed at home with me. we all remained at home but Ewart who {illegible} went to Everton the evening and brought up Eddie Abbott. we all took a walk over to Johny's and spent a pleasant while there.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 25 26 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a wintry day, not extremely cold, but very little sunshine and the roads heavy from recent blowing. the wind sprung up this evening again and made it rough and unpleasant. all our freinds came to hand about noon to day and were ready in their place for their Christmas dinner. Eddie Abbott drove our team to Everton and brought up Sarah &amp; Catherine Robertson (Grace is at Oakville on account of her nephew's illness) the 2 Mrs Abbotts, James &amp; Nettie and Auntie Janet, Mary &amp; Mrs Seytone, Uncle Thos Tolton, Hannah &amp; Archie, Emerson &amp; Alice, Charlie Rogers, who came up from Glen Williams this morning. John &amp; Bella and children. Willie &amp; Jeenie from Guelph. Johny &amp; Lizzie. Auntie Kate &amp; James and Geo. Loree afternoon, making 31 all told with ourselves &amp; Bella's children - we had a very pleasant time in social chat and singing &amp;c. Mr Seytone as usual entertained with his usual quota of stories. the turkey &amp; goose were well cooked and fine. other things seemed so and well enjoyed by the company. a general break up took place about ten oclock, a number going away much earlier. Willie &amp; Jeenie, Emerson Tolton &amp; Alice among them. {in margin} Family and other freinds Reunion - Christmas dinner &amp; Supper - the names of the guests -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>A very windy and rather dissagreeable day - the wind blew high last night which has caused considerable drifting of snow and drifting up of the roads. it is somewhat unusual to have such blustery and cold wintry weather so early in the season. James &amp; Kate had a good deal of watching of the wind and drifting this forenoon and had almost made up their minds to remain another day or two, although being very anxious to get home, we thought perhaps the roads might be worse before getting better however, and Ewart started off with them with the double team and sleigh about 3 oclock, and called at Everton for Auntie Janet, who went with them. the roads were better than Ewart expected and he got back home about 1/2 past 5. I paid Kate 5 dollars as interest. {in margin} stormy day. drove to Rockwood with the Moores - 5 dollars paid.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>Frosty and cold last night and this morning. below zero when I looked at the thermometer this morning. the wind fell through the night and the moon shone particularly clear. it was with difficulty I did some little fixing around. the frost was so kean as to bite the fingers pretty sharp. Dougald Robertson and wife paid us a visit this afternoon and had tea with us. Geroge Abbott also came along about the same time and also had tea with us. Maggie went to the Ospringe Social this evening. Ewart drove down to Everton in the evening and got some of the papers. very beautiful clear moonshine these evenings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_THURSDAY_28_29_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Meaford"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Meaford</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_30_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 30 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Meaford_Sunday_.2F_New_Year.27s_day"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Meaford Sunday / New Year's day</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></h2> <p>Mild and thawing to day. the snow has gone very considerably this afternoon. Ewart drove out to day with "Doc" - he got a shoe put on him at Everton (hind) - he drove round by McKenzies. Bella is away to Wm Suttons for a day or two. I have been doing up the chores alone and fixed up the ladder in the pig house. we had R.J. Kerr, wife &amp; family and his two sisters this evening on a visit. they did not leave till after 11 oclock -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Thawing this forenoon, but before noon it became clearer and colder and was not long in freezing - we had the turkeys starved for killing, but on account of the soft turn of the weather we fed them this morning - we made up our minds however to kill them after all. And they cut open their breasts and took out the {illegible}. they killed and dressed Lizzie's geese (7 I think) and then she helped them to kill and dress their 14 turkeys. they had a very busy afternoon. Ewart went to Robert Mortons and helped them saw wood. this afternoon I am preparing to go to the train in the morning for Meaford, going by way of Rockwood &amp; Georgetown. Sending threee dollars to Erin for A.O.U.W. Assmts. 50c overplus last time.{in margin} Assmts remitted A.O.U.W.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Meaford</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30 31</span></h2> <p>A very cold day. the frost was kean last night and continued so all day - Ewart and I rose early this morning and Ewart drove me to Rockwood to the 6.24 train - we had just about an hour to make the train, but although "Doc" was very smooth shod and the roads icy, we were there in time. the train was 1/2 an hour late. I had my breakfast at James Moores and started north from the junction at 9.50 A.M. went by Allendale and arrived at Meaford at 2 P.M. found the freinds all well - Rachel Sunter was at the Monitor Office and took word home that I was at Meaford - Johny drove to Guelph with the sleigh to day taking Lizzie and his Mother along with the poultry. Millman brought Lizzies geese at 5 1/2c per lb and our 13 turkeys at 9 c - 131=$11.72. 7c off for one Willis got that was crooked in the breast. {in margin} Guelph market - Turkeys and Geese -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Meaford Sunday / New Year's day</span></h2> <p>Wintry day. there is much more snow here than in Eramosa. quite cold to day. Jamie drove to Alex. with his horse and cutter and waited dinner with us after which, we drove (Alex and us) to his home and after spending a pleasant afternoon and partaking of a Turkey supper we returned to Meaford, Jamie driving us in his cutter.{in margin} Jamie's house at supper. he drives us there and back to Meaford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Meaford.2C_Monday_January_2nd_1899"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Meaford, Monday January 2nd 1899</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd_.7BJan.1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd {Jan.1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_4th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 4th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_6th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Meaford, Monday January 2nd 1899</span></h2> <p>There is a busy and exciting time over the elections here to day. I have been back and forth from Alex. office and house. Alex.s girls (only Ella who was home yesterday) were at home. we had a very pleasant time. I called to see David Michells folks. David was so taken up with the elections that I did not see him. a farmer from Bertha's school section called at the house and took her to her boarding place there. she commences to teach tomorrow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd {Jan.1899}</span></h2> <p>Not quite so cold. I had quite a walk around Meaford this forenoon. Alex. has been collecting all the information about the election. Jamie walked to Meaford this forenoon and had dinner with us at Alex. after which we bid the freinds good bye at the house and walked together to the Railway Station where the train started exactly at 3 P.M. the train on reaching Allendale, backed up to Barrie, and afterwards ran down to Georgetown on time 7.30 P.M. the train for the west went up about an hour before, not connecting - I stayed at Auntie Kates all night. found that Joe had exhibitied his show on Monday night, which proved to be a bad night, on account of other attractions in the town.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 4th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A very rainy night in the past. this morning as wet as ever and continued so all day. we did not attempt to do any other work than to attend to the wants of the stock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Froze up again last night, and all the ground around is in a glitt of ice. Johny cut some straw this afternoon. we have got 2 new knives for the straw cutter and Johny put them on. the horse power seems to go finely since being wooded -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Rather a snowy day. not a heavy fall but keeping at it slightly making it uncomfortable outside. Maggie and Charles Roger took a drive down to McKenzies together -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A terrific day for wind and although there is not much snow falling yet what there is, keeps driving before the wind and drifting around the buildings and behind the fences. it has been very cold also. Charles Rogers accompanied George McWilliams to Guelph to day, he visited Willie and saw Annie Sunter. Alfred Duffield also was with them. took away the sow from the young pigs. "Possessions vanish and opinions change. And passions hold a fluctuating seat. But subject neither to eclipse nor wane, Duty remains." Wordsworth.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Wind moderated but continues very cold. Maggie and Ewart accompoanied by Charles Rogers drove the cutter to Everton this forenoon to meeting. Mother and I kept close to home. it is the warmest and most hospitable place these cold days.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Somewhat stormy to day, and very cold. these days are so cold that we do not look much round for work beyond doing up the feeding and other chores. I drove to Everton this afternoon and got a bag of shorts for which I paid 70cts - took a turkey to Mary. she paid 75cts for it - John McKenzie was to Guelph to day with a load of oats. I met him coming home at about 1/2 past 3. he got 29 1/2 per Bushel. Maggie &amp; her Mother and I paid our first visit to the Wilsons this evening. had a pleasant time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_1899"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January 1899</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_11th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 11th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_12th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_13th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_14th_.7BJan_1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 14th {Jan 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1899</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10th</span></h2> <p>Frosty and sharp but pleasant day. sunshine and not windy. Bella and the children have visited with us to day. John has been helping Usherwood to thresh to day. A messenger brought word this last evening to Johnys of the death of Jago's child at Brofts, Rockwood. Lizzie drove down there to day. Johny made up Stewart's mixture for washing the cattle for lice and washed them this afternoon. there was enough left to do ours and I washed them this afternoon - the horse (King) is unwell this evening. I drenched him with salt and soda and afterwards with L. oil.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Extremely cold last night, frost 10 degrees below zero. it has been very cold and frosty all day. King seemed to be easier this morning then he was through the night, and steadily improved throughout the day. I drenched him again this forenoon with another bottle of Linseed oil and 2 or 3 bottles of warm water. he objected badly at being drenched and would hardly let it down - I then put it into one of his nostrils and succeeded better. he could not help himself and swallowed it down. Albert Ramsey was here to day looking at our sheep. he is inspecting sheep as a Gov't official, in case of the "scale" prevailing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Milder to day. has the appearance of a thaw coming. Margaret went to Everton this morning to visit among the freinds. the Abbotts were prepared to go visiting at Blacks and Mother would not allow them to stay. so she went to the Robertsons and afterwards to Marys where they had quite a gathering of freinds in the evening - our folks were there and I was alone all evening reading the papers which were brought to hand by Henry Duffield, I killed the ram lamb for our own use - he is a nice piece of Mutton. "King" seems to be about all right again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>(sow away) Rain to day. which increased as the afternoon advanced. this thaw is taking the snow rapidly away and if it should freeze soon there will be very icy and slippry footing. Ewart and I cleaned up 5 bags of goose wheat. also about the same of peas, but the peas will have to be put through the second time to take split ones out of them. I intend taking them to Guelph and expect to deal with Thorp for corn to fatten the pigs. Ewart took the old white sow over to R. J. Kerr's to day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14th {Jan 1899}</span></h2> <p>Rather cold and stormy to day. the wind has been high and some snow has been driven before it, but not enough to make any difference in the sleighing which is now very poor. the frost is rather slight too. this changeable weather is very unpleasant and unhealthy. I had a cold job helping Johny this afternoon to put in 2 new arms into the horse power. Ewart and I put more peas through the mill and then put it all through a second time in order to take out the splits.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A very fine day and little frost. the fields are about bare of snow again. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been at Everton - Maggie remained from 1st time. Charles Rogers came and bade us good bye this afternoon. he intends leaving to morrow morning for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.This is the last page of daily diary entries for 1899 in this volume.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Janueary_1899"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Janueary 1899</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_17th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 18th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Janueary 1899</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16th</span></h2> <p>A frosty cold day. Ewart and I had to hustle up with the work to day as we had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon. we took the team and it went much better then when we had only the one team on. we were much troubled with a key slipping out on the feed wheel. however we got a nice pile cut.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A fine day, but frosty and cold through the night. Ewart and I went to the bush and cut down a number of trees to be ready to cut up into stove wood. we intend getting a few hands on some day to cut them up. on going down to the bush I noticed that Robert Jestin had cut down the elm tree I had reserved for a building stick. on going home at dinner time I called that way to see about it. he gave me much abuse and used much blasphemous language for my trouble and, also caught me by the throat and proceeded to squeeze and choke me. I forbid him taking away the stick and took Fredie for witness that I did so. before the matter settled likely I shall have to take the case to the courts. he is a desperately bad man.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18th</span></h2> <p>{blank} 28 Symond for ice cutting 1.14</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - March Received / Paid</span></h2> <p>4 - Beef to Maikens $6.25 - Hoskins 75c - McCallum 1.65 8.65 {ditto }J.S. Webb $2.15 Mrs. Abbott $1.00 3.15</p> <pre> 7 Wm Barber and John Weatherston for threshing - 7.50 </pre> <p>10 Empty syrup Barrells for pickling beef - .25 11 Hoes &amp;c at Tolton's Auctrion Sale - .45 12 Settled with Willie Abbott in full to date - .85 {ditto} Buggie fixing at Robertson &amp; 3 lbs nails Marshalls - .20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Misc. accounts and notations} June 4 1898 - Johny paid on rent for 1897 120.00 July 2 {ditto 'Johny paid on rent for 1898'} 20.00 Aug. 24 paid back to Johny five dollars out of forgoing account ($5.00) 140. 5 135.00</p> <p><br /> 1895 &amp; 1896 Johny ac paid $88.00 149.50 for {illegible}</p> <p>Thom Sunter left April 27, 1883</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ In pencil with many crossouts and additions. Right margin blurred and partially illegible. Appears to be a draft, perhaps for a newspaper article.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Silver Wedding</span></h2> <p>A most pleasant and enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent at the residence of Mr &amp; Mrs David Robertson near Ospringe, on Friday the 24th inst. in the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding day. about 130 or more invited guests were present. the older portion of the company arrived early in the afternoon as many principally {illegible} freinds, &amp; relations {from?} the neighborhood and quite a number from a distance - Toronto, Georgetown {illegible} Nelson and other distant places providing their {illegible} mr &amp; Mrs Robertson spared neither labor nor exp{illegible} in providing accomodation and decoration for this large company and a splendid early and late spread was heartily partaken of in the commodious hall prepared for the occasion. in the early part of the evening Ospringe String Band discoursed most charming music for the entertainment of all. vocal and other instrumental music was also finely rendered by different individuals &amp; appropriate speeches were also made by James Kirkwood Esq ex M.P.P. - Rev. Mr Yewell of Everton. Wm Tovell and others. the presents were numerous, costly and beautiful, and had a dazzling appearance on the table. at a later hour the younger members of the party hall was cleared and the younger members of the party tripped the "light fantastic until the wee small hours" - the music being provided by the Ospringe String Band and others. Mr and Mrs Robertsons many friends wished for them many happy returns of their wedding Anniversary and when the time of their "Golden Wedding" arrives that no sorrow or trouble will frequent them from {illegible} that {illegible} as well and as as they have done the present .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Recipe for our Pills (Morrisons)</p> <p>No. 2 one 1/4 ounce each of the following, or equal quantities of Gamboge Best Turkey Rhubarb Senna Jallap Colocynth</p> <p>No. 1. equal quantities of Aloes Senna Rhubarb White Rosin Ginger</p> <p><br /> For God has marked each sorrowing day And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long years of bliss shall pay for all his children suffer here. Wm Cullin Bryant</p> <p><br /> This above all; to thine own self be true , And it must follow, as the night the day; Thou canst not then be false to any man. Shakespeare</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>BILLS PAYABLE—October.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Date.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>c</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept 5</p> </td> <td> <p>Johnny got 583 ibs fall wheat for sowing</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>RECEIVABLE.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept 5</p> </td> <td> <p>Johnny borrowed 2 bags oats 77 &amp; 88 lbs = 165</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“   13</p> </td> <td> <p>“               “           1 bag     “           79</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“   16</p> </td> <td> <p>“           “               1 bag.    “           76</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“   19</p> </td> <td> <p>“            “          “</p> <p>           “            79</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 8</p> </td> <td> <p>“            “          “</p> <p>           “             84</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>                        483</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8^thMay 1899</p> </td> <td> <p>Settled and squared to date with Johnny for the above wheat and oats changing.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Carried from Diary for 1897</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>BILLS PAYABLE—November.</p> <p>John McKenzie in account with Wm Sunter</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Date</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>c.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 30</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues paid</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov 28</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec 28</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1899</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 26</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues paid</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb 28</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March 31</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Aug</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; {illegal} Capita tax</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1900</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>RECEIVABLE.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>August</p> </td> <td> <p>                 (for S. African soldiers)</p> <p>Assm’t and Special Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sep.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec 1</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“      5</p> </td> <td> <p>loaned cash</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 26</p> </td> <td> <p>Flour (Goldies) 100 lbs</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>85</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1901</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>goose wheat for seed</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>74</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Aug.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sep.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>82</p> </td> <td> <p>74</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>contra</p> </td> <td> <p>71</p> </td> <td> <p>31</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>                                   $</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>31</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Account carried to Diary for 1902</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>c</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Overpaid last month in money changing</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1899</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid cash for Jan. ass’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>“       “ April account dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 30^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1900</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb 19</p> </td> <td> <p>“     cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March 29^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“   “  “  “</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June 2</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept. 2</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1901</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 4</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash to pay our taxes</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April  18</p> </td> <td> <p>13 Bus. &amp; 8 lbs barley @ 45c</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>93</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July 3</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov.</p> </td> <td> <p>3 pigs</p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>                                   $</p> </td> <td> <p>71</p> </td> <td> <p>43</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Recipe for scratches on horses - white Rosin &amp; Saltptre equal parts. 3 consecutive mornings and 3 without until 9 dozes are taken - Doze. a Table spoonful mixed in mash or soft food.</p> <p>Recipe for making the old 'Morrison"Pills No 2. Equal quantities of Colocynth, Gambogs, Sena, Jalap, Rhubarb, all powdered - for a half ounce of each put in 2 teaspoonful of sugar, in water sufficient to make dough for pill. warm and be careful not to use too much water.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{no written entries}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{no written entries}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{no written entries}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{back cover of diary}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9dd5ed7fead604c6b97399cf998ca0ae.pdf 8d0d2544b2a985155cc80cc7654f38a3 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a1e6f0b5f3d9a7dc5f6fb67dfb2fc07.pdf 2406fd712515a2d761c56e9dcbcce6dd PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/168692b512af1f2b8486034e3e5467c8.pdf 4ff894d20bf0d29f221fea9083e56261 PDF Text Text Clara Philp (1885 - 1971) 1904 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Pages 1 to 40 are printed documents, calendars, etc.} {41 is a newspaper clipping regarding problems with rail traffic. 42 is a duplicate of 41} MEMORANDUM FROM 1903 This has been a very severe winter. Almost every day stormy and very cold. Thermometer been all way from zero to 36 degrees below. Saturday February 27 through the night was very heavy thunder and lightning and some rain. The following Sunday was quite soft. There was has been the greatest depth of snow this winter that has been known for years. The roads are as high as the fences and the snow is very deep in the fields. There is a good road on the river. Monday March 7. was the first mail from the south for about a week. There was scarcely any traffic on the railroad the week before the seventh. July 1904. Harry Lowes passed from first form to second with honors, at Arthur. Etta failed. Freda Gillrie failed. Harry ranked third. Mr. Burrows put in 650 grafts for us this spring @ 3¢ a graft. He has had $10.00 and only 15 grafts are growing. January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 1904 Will and Da done up chores. Then Da took Will Walker home and then went up to see Uncle Richd. Ma and we children at Grandpa's for dinner Uncle Jim home. Da took him down to the 4.44 train. very stormy forenoon. quite fine afternoon. trains all very late now on account of storms SATURDAY 2 Da choring and cleaning pens all day. We three children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very cold wind and little stormy this forenoon. Sharp and frosty. �SUNDAY, 3 Brock and I at Grandma's in afternoon. very stormy day. sharp cold wind. Snowing hard at night. January MONDAY, 4 1904 Robt choring forenoon Clara & I washing fore afternoon Robt took Clara to Drayton very bright day but cold thermometer 28 below zero TUESDAY, 5 Robt choring all day a little milder everything frosted over. I moping floor fore. Sarah Burrows here aft. little stormy at night Epiphany (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 6 Robt choring all day and up to Richards evening with white sow I churning, some baking, and Ironing very fine day January THURSDAY, 7 1904 Robt choring all day I down to Drayton aft. with 26 lbs of butter @17¢ Harry & Roy here for straw aft. rather fine forenoon, drifting and a little stormy FRIDAY 8 Robt. choring all day very heavy fall of soft snow Brock & Olive at school I busy darning �Clara came home with Burrows about six. SATURDAY, 9 Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. very fine bright day. The snow is very deep on the roads and every where. Olive and I at Grandpa's at night. January SUNDAY, 10 1904 Da and Ma went down to Tom Hendersons for dinner. Home again about five. Then went to Rothsay to see May Gordon. Very fine day. not very cold. May has blood poisoning in her legs MONDAY, 11 Da choring in forenoon, then took Clara to Drayton in aft noon beautiful day. TUESDAY, 12 Choring in forenoon, then cleaned out hen pens. some snow falling. January WEDNESDAY, 13 1904 Choring in fore noon and then drawing out manure in afternoon. Soft snow falling all day. TUESDAY, 14 Choring in forenoon then taking snow off sheep-house and barn, snow very deep on roof. terrible stormy day. Da to Drayton with Mr. Henry. �FRIDAY, 15 Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure in afternoon and cleaning out pig pens. snowing all day. Nellie McKay died January SATURDAY, 16 1904 Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure and cleaning pig pens and horse stable. Da went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara roads terrible bad. terrible stormy. Wm Gillrie died. SUNDAY, 17 We children at grandma's for supper. At home rest of day. bright day, but sharp MONDAY, 18 Da choring in morning, Clara got ride to Drayton with Chess Walker. Ma and Da at Nellie McKay's funeral, then at Grandpa's Philp, brought Violet home with them also cutter. beautiful day. January TUESDAY, 19 1904 Choring in morning, then drew out load of manure in afternoon and came up for we children to school. Strong east wind, snowing. Violet here WEDNESDAY, 20 Da choring in morning then ploughed road from sideroad to town line. Mr. McEwing helped him and cleaning out horse-stable. soft snow falling all day. Violet here. �THURSDAY, 21 Da choring in morning. Grandma walked up in morning and ma drove her home. She took worse through the night and ma went down about three. Da went for the doctor about five. Some better after that. January FRIDAY, 22 1904 Da choring in morning then he and Violet to Drayton in aft noon, and brought Clara home. Grandma some better. Soft, but rained steady from four to seven. SATURDAY, 23 Da choring in morning then drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma went down to Grandma's in morning, then again in aft noon Grandma a little worse. Uncle Sam sent word to Uncle Jim. Mild in morning soft snow in eve. SUNDAY, 24 Ma stayed Sat. night at Grandma's and all day Sunday. Uncle Jim didn't come. Grandma not any better. Violet here. terrible stormy day. Da at Grandma's to night for a while. Mr. Lowry buried. January MONDAY, 23 1904 Uncle Jim drove up Sunday Da choring in morning then took Uncle Jim to station. Ma stayed at Grandma's last night and all day to-day. Violet and Clara here. Very sharp but bright. TUESDAY, 26 Da choring all day. Ma at Grandma's Clara and Violet baked bread and made butter. very stormy all day. �WEDNESDAY, 27 Da choring in {writing changes} the morning. In the afternoon drew out manure and took a jag of straw to Grandpa's. Ma there all day. Grandma some better. Beef ring supper at Tom Brett's. None of us there. We are out of the Beef ring now. Beautiful day but sharp. January THURSDAY, 28 1904 Da choring in the morning. Clara and Violet at Drayton. In the afternoon Da over to Mr. McTavish to help raise the horse. Grandma much better. Ma there all day. Beautiful day. FRIDAY, 29 {Clara resumes writing} Da choring in morning, then took load of chop to Drayton in afternoon, Clara took Violet to Grandpa Philp's. Mable here for tea. Ma at Grandma's some of the time to-day. Then stayed all night. SATURDAY, 30 Da choring in morning, then took out a load of chop in aft noon. Horses crowded, and up set load of chop. Brock and I to- Drayton in aft noon. roads rather bad. Grandma a great deal better ma at home all day but went to Grandma's in evening. Soft snow falling all afternoon. Da lost blanket and went as far as snow fence but did not get it. Uncle Willie came on night train. January SUNDAY, 31 1904 Clara and I at Grandma's for dinner. Uncle Willie here o in afternoon and a while in eve. At home rest of day. Soft snow falling all day but finer to-wards evening. February MONDAY, 1 Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton in afternoon. very bright day but sharp. �TUESDAY, 2 Da choring all day and cleaning out pens. Herb Benson here for a while this evening. Uncle Willie here for an hour or so. Mr. North here for dinner. U. Willie at Drayton in evening to Masonic lodge. Very stormy in morning milder in aft.noon wo terrible stormy at night. February WEDNESDAY, 3 1904 Da choring all day. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. Brock and I down at Grandma's for supper. terrible stormy day THURSDAY, 4 Da choring all day. Ma and Uncle Willie at Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie here in evening. very stormy day. Friday, 5 Da choring all day. I went to Grandma's to help her get supper. Mr. Maxwell's there. Uncle Willie here in evening. Soft snow falling February SATURDAY, 6 1904 Da choring then went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Uncle Willie, Brock, and I at Drayton also. Trains blocked. Very soft day, raining in morning and very thick fog in afternoon. Sunday, 7 Uncle Willie here for dinner. Ma and Brock down to Grandma's in afternoon. very mild and soft in forenoon but turned very stormy to-wards night. Olive 14 years old. - �MONDAY, 8 Da choring and cleaning out hen pens and pig pens. Clara at home. Ma at Grandma's in evening. Bright but very sharp. February TUESDAY, 9 1904 Da choring, then in afternoon took Clara to Drayton and Uncle Willie to station. Brought Jim Lowes back with him, he stayed all night. Ma and Da and Jim Lowes over to Craigs at night. Bright but sharp little wind. WEDNESDAY, 10 Da choring. Jim Lowes here for dinner Da gave him Dick and the cutter. He went up to Gasses. bright but very sharp. Mr. Honor's sale. THURSDAY, 11 Da choring and taking seeds out of the barn and burning them. Ma up to Grandpa Philps in aft. noon. Da at Drayton at night. Ma down to Grandma's. beautiful day but sharp. February FRIDAY, 12 1904 Da choring and drawing out manure. Jim Lowes came home with horse. Stayed all night. Brock and I went to carnival with Mr. McDonalds. got home about 12 o'clock. rather fine but cold. SATURDAY, 18 Da took Jim Lowes to station. Choring and went for Clara in evening. Da 41 years of age. Uncle Jim 31. strong east wind and cold. �SUNDAY, 14 Brock, Clara, and I at Grandma's for dinner and supper. rather fine in morning. but turned very stormy at night. February MONDAY, 15 1904 Da choring all day. Clara at home. terrible stormy and cold. TUESDAY, 16 Da choring in morning, then took Clara to Dayton in afternoon. very stormy, and cold. ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec & N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 17 Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. bright but very sharp February THURSDAY, 18 1904 Da choring and cleaning up grain, Willie Walker here in afternoon helping. Watt drawing out chop for us. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. east wind snow falling at night. FRIDAY, 19 Da choring and cleaning up grain. Watt drawing out chop for us. lovely day �SATURDAY, 20 Da choring and cleaning up grain. Watt drawing chop. Violet walked down to our place. Brock, Violet and I went down to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. beautiful day. sun shining lovely February SUNDAY, 21 1904 Brock, Clara, and I at Grandma's in afternoon. soft day. raining off and on all day. MONDAY, 22 Da drove us up to school in morning. came after us at night, choring. terrible stormy day. TUESDAY, 23 Da took us up to school in morning. Ma took Clara to Drayton in afternoon, Da drawing out manure. storming in morning but calmed down some in afternoon. Da sold pigs. February WEDNESDAY, 24 Da choring and drawing out manure Ma at Grandma's in aft. very stormy day. THURSDAY, 25 Choring and drawing out manure. Da at Drayton at night to lodge. rather fine day Jim Bready here to Also Stanton FRIDAY, 26 Choring and drawing out manure �rather fine day February SATURDAY, 27 1904 Choring and drawing out manure. Cleaned hen and pig pens. Ma, Brock and I went to Drayton for Clara. Mrs. Gordon stopped sewing for a while. fine in forenoon, colder at night. Mr. and Miss Duncan here. SUNDAY, 28 {different writing} Ma and Miss Duncan stayed at Grandma's for tea. Rest of us at home. very heavy thunder and lightning with quite a bit of rain in night. very foggy this morning quite soft all day MONDAY, 29 Da and Wat took our eight pigs to Drayton this forenoon. Had to change sides with horses, for crowding. Da done chores this afternoon. Storm from the east all day. very fine hard particles of snow and blowing in every hole. quite sharp lightning and one heavy clap of thunder to-night. not a cold day, but very disagreeable day. March TUESDAY, 1 1904 Da did some of the chores then went to help Mr. Henry load some of his furniture. finished his chores when he came home. I took Miss Duncan home about four o'clock. Da and Wat took 2 bags of turnips to Drayton at night. stormy in forenoon, but turned out quite fine in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 2 Da choring and cleaning out pig pens in afternoon. Mr. Corbitt the assessor here in afternoon. Grandma up here for first time since she was sick. very fine forenoon, but duller and a raw wind this afternoon. heavy thunder and lightning with some rain through the night. �THURSDAY, 3 Da took children up to school and doing the chores. Terrible stormy day. The snow blows into every crevice High wind. Very hard on our barn roof. getting colder towards night March FRIDAY, 4 1904 Da done the chores. Then he and Wat. wired the rafters on to the 'plate' of the barn. Then Da drew out some manure. Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. very nice fine day. very bright at times. SATURDAY, 5 Da choring and drawing out manure all day. At home all day. now east wind blowing, but neve quite bright. SUNDAY, 6 Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. kind of rain and sleet sometimes soft snow east wind. March, MONDAY, 7 1904 Da choring and cleaning out pens all day. little fall of rain this morning. got very foggy after dinner. quite soft, but turned colder towards night. Da and Ma married 22 years to-day. TUESDAY, 8 Da done up chores then helped Wat. take two head of fat cattle to Drayton. Ma went down after dinner and gave him a ride home. quite a strong wind, but very bright at times. rather stormy at night. WEDNESDAY, 9 Da choring in forenoon then took 'Red Polly' over to Isaah Mitchells in afternoon. very blustry at times, but quite bright. drifting a little to-day. �March THURSDAY, 10 1904 Da choring in forenoon and took black sow up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. lot of snow fell and very stormy all day FRIDAY, 11 Da choring and cleaning out pens and drew out some manure. cold east wind. stormy this forenoon, but quite fine this afternoon. no trains moving to-day. SATURDAY, 12 Da choring and drawing out manure. Olive and I took up two bags chop to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. We three children at Drayton in afternoon. Cold wind, but very bright. March SUNDAY, 13 1904 I drove Grandma up to church. Bob Gass and Maggie here for dinner and all afternoon lovely sunshiny day. rather cold north wind. MONDAY, 14 1904 Da done up chores then took team up to Uncle Richds new barn to thresh with horse-power. cold bleak East wind and after dinner a terrible blinding storm of snow. TUESDAY, 14 1904 Da got up about four o'clock this morning and done up the chores. then took team and went to thresh. Wat. done the chores at noon. gentle fall of snow this forenoon. quite fine this afternoon, but little colder. March WEDNESDAY, 16 1904 Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Mrs. Drury here in afternoon to see about hay. quite windy, but very bright. �St. Patrick's Day TUESDAY, 17 Da choring in forenoon. drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, till five o'clock, then a thick soft snow fell all night. not very cold. Daisy calved this morning (heifer) FRIDAY, 18 Da done up chores in forenoon drawing out manure in afternoon drifting a little all day. not very cold. wind seems to be rising to-night. March SATURDAY, 19 1904 Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Ma and I finished Olive's red dress. Had been making it over. very foggy morning. started to snow and storm in forenoon. stormed nearly all afternoon. rather raw cold wind. SUNDAY, 20 Willie Fair and Norman Binning here in afternoon and for tea. Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. lovely bright day. rather sharp wind. MONDAY, 21 Da choring in forenoon and over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon very nasty day. very stormy at times. not cold, rather like sleet in afternoon. Tom Henderson's father buried to-day March TUESDAY, 22 1904 Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens and drawing out manure in afternoon. very foggy all day, but cleared off toward evening. wind went from east to west and it is getting colder. little rain in afternoon. very heavy thunder and lightning with rain in night. Clara 19 years old. �WEDNESDAY 23 Da choring in forenoon and took out a couple of loads of manure before dinner, then drew out some after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes here in afternoon and for tea. Will Walker and Herb. Page here in evening for their money. Willie got $8.00 Herb $4 for a week. beautiful day very bright and thawing quite a bit. roads getting pretty soft. Ad. Flath's sale. THURSDAY, 24 Da done up the chores and finished drawing out manure, also cleaned out pens. He left here about five and walked to town for Brock's boot. Home about half past seven. fine all day, but pretty dull towards evening roads very soft. punched full of holes and cut off badly. Grandpa's cow calved. Eli Mitchell finished drawing Grandpa 12 cords wood. March FRIDAY, 25 1904 {writing changes} Da choring in the morning. Then in afternoon took Clara back to sew with Mrs. Gordon. Roads bad. Heavy mist all day and rained quite hard to-wards evening. SATURDAY, 26 Da choring all day. In afternoon took over big board to make ladder to Mrs. Burrows. Blustry and windy. Charlie Hilborn here in evening. Gave him $10. SUNDAY, 27 I walked up to Grandpa Philp's in the after-noon, and rode back with Uncle Richard. At home rest of day. Brock at Grandpa's for supper. Squalls off and on all day. Clara did not come home. March MONDAY, 28 1904 Da choring in forenoon, then took Grandpa a stone-boat load of straw. Brock and I up to Mr. Hilborn's field to skate at night. very fine day. �TUESDAY, 29 Da choring and drawing out manure in after-noon. Emptied manure house. Cleaned out pens Soft snow falling in forenoon but cleared up some in after-noon. WEDNESDAY, 30 Da choring in forenoon, and shovelling snow away from the door in after-noon. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Clara sick with the cold. fine day - Roads bad. March THURSDAY, 31 1904 Da choring in morning, then killed two of our pigs, also two of Mr. Burrows at their place. Henry Hazeltine here for dinner. Foggy all day. Roads very bad. Miss Green left. April GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 Da choring in forenoon, and cutting up pigs. Salted meat and packed it away in afternoon Over to Frank Page's for sausage machine in evening. Raining in forenoon, foggy and dull all afternoon. SATURDAY, 2 Da choring in the morning and cleaned out pig-pens. Then at Drayton in afternoon. Ma at Grandma's in evening . Strong west wind and very blustry. April SUNDAY, 3 1904 Ma, Brock, and I up to Grandpa Philp's in after-noon. Da over to Mr. Burrows. very bright, but strong north wind. Eleanor Walker home for Easter Holidays roads bare in some places. �EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 4 Da choring, and drew out two loads of manure in forenoon, then drawing out rest of manure in afternoon. beautiful day, but rather windy. TUESDAY, 5 Da choring in forenoon, then tapped six trees and shovelling snow at back door in aft-noon Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon, I up at Frank Page's in afternoon. Beautiful day. roads bad. April WEDNESDAY, 6 1904 Da choring in morning, and put on Grandpa's clock cords. Cleaned out pig-pens in afternoon rather fine but spitting rain in evening Set out Dahlias, pansys, asters in boxes. THURSDAY, 7 Da choring in morning and shovelling snow in afternoon. I walked to Drayton in morning, stayed at Mrs. Henderson's for dinner, came home in afternoon with Grandpa. Very foggy in morning, cleared up in aft-noon FRIDAY, 8 Da choring, and shovelling snow off bank in morning. Then took jersey to Drayton in afternoon. strong east wind. dull in morning. Rained very hard about five. �April SATURDAY, 9 1904 Da choring in morning and salted meat. Went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Brought calf home from Grandpa's. rather fine in morning, thunder shower at noon, dull at times in afternoon. SUNDAY, 10 Da up to Grandpa's in afternoon with cart. Ma and Brock at Grandpa's in afternoon. soft snow falling all day. MONDAY, 11 Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton. Got home about one. Went up to Rothsay in afternoon. Got 50 lbs Milverton flour, in to see Grandpa Philp. Grandma up here all day working at "Comferter." Miss Smilie teacher. Soft snow fell through night. Dull all day. Raining at night April TUESDAY, 12 1904 Da choring and cleaning pens all day. Grandma here working at "Comferter" Cold wind all day. snowing some. WEDNESDAY, 13 Da choring in morning. Went to Drayton in afternoon with cart. Grandma here working at "Comferter". Dull at times, flurries of snow. Charlie Hilborn here at night �THURSDAY, 14 Da choring in morning then took over chop to Mr. Hilborns, Ma and Da at Mr. Duncan's at night. Grandma here working at "Comferter". Snowing in morning, but cleared up in afternoon bright. Heavy frost. April FRIDAY, 15 1904 Da choring in the morning. Mr. Henry here for seed oats. Gone to Hilborns for chop and took more over. Grandma up in afternoon. Finished "Comferters." Very stormy day. snowing. East wind. SATURDAY, 16 {writing changed} Da choring in morning. Mr. Corbett here for dinner. Da took over chop to Mr. Hilborns. Ma, Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. Brought Clara home. Brock walked home. Brock and Clara at Grandpa's at night. Roads rather bad. Bright but very cold wind. SUNDAY, 17 {writing changed} Clara, Brock, and I at Grandma's this afternoon. Clara, and I stayed for supper. nice day, but not very warm. April MONDAY, 18 Da choring in morning. Da and Clara went to Drayton in afternoon with team. Got horses show shod. Wilmott brought over bags for oats. fine day. TUESDAY, 19 Da choring in morning. Then at Drayton show in Afternoon, Got "Mark" shod. terrible cold stormy day. �WEDNESDAY, 20 Da took over Grace, Bute, and heifer over to Moorefield. Watt helped. Harry and Charlie took Davie over. Da choring in the afternoon. Annie and Willie over in evening. very stormy in morning, but cleared up to-wards noon. April THURSDAY, 21 1904 Da choring all day. hung up meat. beautiful day. FRIDAY, 22 Da choring in morning, and chopping ice in front of door. Ma at Mr. J Riche's in afternoon. east wind, but fine. SATURDAY, 22 Da choring in morning. Fanned up Timothy, and seed oats, in afternoon. Fine day. April SUNDAY, 24 1904 Ma and Brock at Grandma's for supper. I down in afternoon. Raining off and on all day. Heavy fog at night. �MONDAY, 25 Da choring in morning. Went to Drayton in afternoon, got Dick shod and got clover seed from J. Riches. Paid Mr. Fisher for Dick. rather cold and raw but dry. TUESDAY, 26 Da choring and filling up drain. fine day. April WEDNESDAY, 27 1904 Da done up chores in morning then took over three pigs to Moorefield. Ma went to Grandpa Philp's for dinner and also down to see Nell Gordon. Da cleaned up oats in aft. noon over to R. Lowes for goosewheat. Isiah Mitchell here fore white pig. Jas Tucker married. fine day- east wind THURSDAY, 28 Da choring in morning. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da down with the waggon. Expressed oats to Joe McCulley. Da down at Drayton at night. Nell Gordon married to Andy Anderson. Little showers of rain off and on all day. dull and rather cold. FRIDAY, 29 Da choring yester in morning. Took up load of shingles from Drayton to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. rather dull. raining off and on April SATURDAY, 30 1904 Da done up chores, then helped Watt take down two head of cattle in morning. Brock and I down in afternoon for Clara. Her last day at sewing. Da went to meet Uncle Jim at night. Showers now and then. Clara got new hat $1.35 �May SUNDAY, 1 Jack Allen walked out for breakfast, had dinner and went up to Rothsay and back with Da Uncle Jim here for dinner. We at Grandma's for tea. Da up to Uncle Richds in evening very fine afternoon. a little misty in forenoon. had strawberries for tea. Grandpa Philps cow very sick. MONDAY, 2 Da started to work on land. cultivated and sowed wheat above Poplars on turnip ground. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's after tea. Their cow no better. Dr. Pickel in to see "Carrie" at noon. very fine day. quite warm in afternoon. Da and Brock did chores in afternoon. May TUESDAY, 3 1904 Da harrowed wheat, then cultivating field over from house (for barley). Da went up to help fan up barley at Uncle Rich's at night. very hot all day Dr. Pickel up to see Grandpa's cow. WEDNESDAY, 4 Da done the chores then went up for barley and sowed it also harrowed it. I at Drayton in forenoon. Violet here for tea, then Olive and I drove her up home. Grandpa Philp's cow died to-day. very warm all day. (hot for this time.) "Elsie" colt 2 years old to-day. �THURSDAY, 5 Da went back on other place to cultivate. Ground none too fit. Jim Bready here for dinner on his first round. Travelling, {large space} this year. terrible hot day. not much wind to-day. looking like rain. May FRIDAY, 6 1904 Da finished cultivating first field on other place and worked up some ground in little patch in front for potatoes. Ma and Brock over to Graveyard in evening very warm day. ground works hard. Ma 41 years old. Da put young cattle out to bush this morning. SATURDAY, 7 Da sowed the barley on other place (14 acres) and planted a few potatoes. Dr. Pickel here in evening to see "Mollie." Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. quite warm and looking like rain. SUNDAY, 8 Olive, Brock and I at bush for flowers in afternoon. Mr. Craig here for dinner. quite fine till about four o'clock then nice little shower. cloudy with little rain in evening. May MONDAY, 9 1904 Da harrowed what he sowed on Saturday. Then after dinner went to back field to cultivate quite showery this forenoon, but colder this afternoon, and quite fine. frost at night. �TUESDAY, 10 Da cultivating on back field this forenoon. Sowing oats, and barley (mixed) in afternoon. Mr. T. Henderson and Janet here for a while in afternoon. Cloudy all day. little spatters of rain at times. quite cool towards evening. WEDNESDAY, 11 Da cultivating in forenoon, Sowing in afternoon Finished sowing the 14 acres to-night. rather dull this forenoon. quite bright in afternoon, cool. strong breeze. fine day for horses. cows went out to grass. May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 12 1904 Da went back and harrowed what he sowed yesterday. Came up and went back back behind Poplars to cultivate. Over to Mr. Shorts in evening. Jim Bready here. Ma, Brock and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon fine day. good breeze. looking like rain. FRIDAY, 13 Da cultivating this forenoon and Sowing pease this afternoon. Harrowed it before he came up. Da has about 47 acres in to-night. Olive, Brock, and I up to Grandpa Philp's in after-noon. quite heavy shower about five o'clock little showers on in evening. very warm at times. good breeze in afternoon. SATURDAY, 14 Da ploughed what he didn't get done in fall in field back of Poplars also sowed and harrowed it. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. drizzling rain all forenoon. fine in afternoon. quite cool. �May SUNDAY, 15 1904 Ma and we children at Grandma's this afternoon. cloudy all day and quite cold. MONDAY, 16 Da plowing sod behind Poplars, all day. Jim Kitley's oldest boy (8 yrs) got killed with Quinns roller. T. Craig here in evening for four bags barley. very fine day for plowing. quite cold. misting at times. Milk waggon started this morning. going every other day. very heavy frost. TUESDAY, 17 Da plowing sod all day. Bill Barry came here to build line-fence between McEwing and us. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. We cleaned two bed-rooms to-day. quite fine all day. very warm at times. Bill cutting and sharpening stakes. May WEDNESDAY, 18 1904 Da plowed till about ten o'clock, then came in tagged sheep in afternoon. and cleaned out pens. raining all day. heavier at night. Da drove Bill home about five o'clock and brought 50 lbs. of Milverton. Bill was cutting stakes till rain came on. THURSDAY, 19 Da went back to bush and raised some Maple trees, before dinner. After dinner brought them up and filled in gaps along road. Jim Bready here. Da brought cow "Fancy" up from bush She calved there. �misty, foggy, forenoon, clearer in afternoon Da planted some trees to-night, but very dull. FRIDAY, 20 Da went back to bush and raised Some more little trees and planted them in afternoon. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. very windy. quite fine. May SATURDAY, 21 1904 Da finished plowing back of Poplars. Gone to Drayton at night. Bill Barry here at fence to-day. Mr. Burrows grafting in afternoon. Ma, Brock, and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Old Mr. Ridd buried. very fine day. quite hot. SUNDAY, 22 Da walked over to track in forenoon. Olive and I up to see Mabel in afternoon. threatening rain all forenoon, quite heavy showers in afternoon. very heavy rain at night, with heavy thunder and lightning. MONDAY, 23 Da picking stones off meadow on other place. Mr. Burrows here grafting. little shower at noon. good strong wind. quite hot in afternoon. May VICTORIA DAY (DOMINION) TUESDAY, 24 1904 Da went back and disced the seven acres back of Poplars. Bill Barry came to build fence. Da harrowed, the sod. Olive and I drove to Drayton and stayed with Maude Pollock over night. and went to hear 'The Finger of Scorn. quite bright. all day, nice breeze duller towards evening. We papered kitchen. �WEDNESDAY, 25 Da finished seeding to-day and harrowed it over. Bill Barry driving stakes. hot-day. very sultry at night. very strong breeze. A young Workman drowned at Riverbank. THURSDAY, 26 Da cultivating the corn patch and the little patch on other place. Jim Bready here. Bill Barry here fencing. very hot about middle of day. threatening rain all day. very bright heavy rain came on about five o'clock raining steady all evening. May, FRIDAY, 27 1904 Da and Bill sharpening stakes in the chip yard this forenoon. Bill working on line in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da drawing brush out of orchard and piling it up in afternoon. fine and bright, but cold. little shower at tea-time. SATURDAY, 28 Da picking stone off the meadow behind the Poplars. Bill building line fence. Ma and Brock over to Grave-yard in afternoon Da went to Drayton after tea with team for a barrel of salt and coal-oil. strong wind, hot day. SUNDAY, 29 Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. Ma & we girls up to church in morning. Mr. E.H. Webber and 'Mark' here for dinner. looked like rain in morning but Grandpa Philp not well. cleared off and was a lovely day. Miss Duncan and her father called in this evening �May MONDAY, 30 1904 Da drawing out manure in forenoon on to little patch in front. plowed it and harrowed it this afternoon and evening. Bill finished line fence and started on fence between two fields below orchard. fine all day but looked like rain this morning. Johnny Griffin died. rather cold. TUESDAY, 31 Da took heifer down to Char. Stephenson's in morning. Then working at little patch and other patch on other place. Sowed mangels here in front. Went up to see Grandpa Philp and Bill went home. Bill working at fence. very cold strong wind all day. quite heavy rain all evening. Grandpa Philp not feeling well. June WEDNESDAY, 1 Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. showery forenoon. brighter in afternoon but very dull and wet. June THURSDAY, 2 1904 Da choring round all day. Jim Bready here. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp. He is very weak. dull all day. very heavy rain after dinner. showery in forenoon. FRIDAY, 3 Old Mr. McNab buried to-day. Da drew out some manure out of the barn-yard. getting ready for the wind-mill pipes to be run. Will Barry came after dinner to fence. Da up to see Grandpa Philp. very dull all forenoon. cleared at noon and came out very hot. SATURDAY, 4 Da and Bill gettting some more stakes for fence. Bill finished that fence between the two fields. Ma & Brock up to see Grandpa and took Bill home. Da drawing out manure out root ground up clay to put under big tank. Olive & I at Drayton in afternoon. �Da at Drayton at night for wire. very dull morning. finer afternoon quite sultry. June SUNDAY, 5 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson came out for dinner. Da and Tom up to Grandpa Philps in afternoon. Da and Ma up at night. Uncle Willie 36 yrs. old. very sultry but quite a breeze. Grandpa very weak. Takes scarcely any nourishment shaking of his feet stopped. MONDAY, 6 Da drawing out manure on to root ground in forenoon. plowing some for potatoes in afternoon. scuffled the early potatoes in evening. Bill Barry and Herb. McLaughlan here building fence on other place. Da gone up to help put Grandpa to bed. Mrs. Burrows and I up to see him this afternoon. sultry forenoon. cooler and not so bright after dinner. Gavin Montgomery here in evening. TUESDAY, 7 Da harrowed the potato ground. Then drawing out manure on to root ground. Da & Herb. fencing all day. stayed all night Da gone up to Grandpa Philp's to-night. rather dull all day. quite cloudy. June WEDNESDAY, 8 Da cleaning up old barn bottom for boys to run the fence. Bill & Herb worked till noon. then went home after dinner. Da went to town in forenoon for some piping for wind mill. Over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon helping move old log house. heavy rain just at noon sort of a drizzle-drazzle day. Up to see Grandpa. He not nearly so well as the night before cool evening �THURSDAY, 9 Henry Heseltine here all day digging for the windmill pipes but Webber never came. Bill & Herb finished fencing on other place to-night. Built rods with what he done on this place. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Andrew Matchett here for tea and took a pig to Rothsay for Henry, from here quite fine at times. misty at times. Da up to Grandpa Philps at night (Roy Green) Geo Green's son buried. age 14. appendicitis. FRIDAY, 10 Da went over to H. Hilborn's in morning to help move house. May Gordon came for him about ten, thought Grandpa was sinking but he rallied. Ma & Aunt Emma went up about eleven o'clock. Came home after dinner. Da went to Drayton for a water trough. Every one of us up to Rothsay at night to see Aunt Eleanor. She arrived on night train. Da stayed all night. We came home about ten. very fine day, cool wind. Grandpa very weak but can hear well and speak a little. June SATURDAY, 11 1904 Da came home from Rothsay before breakfast. Worked the potato ground over again in forenoon. Ma and he cut the potatoes after dinner and we all helped to plant them. Had 10 rows and a piece. Da sowed a few turnips after supper then brought "Maud" of other place and went up to Rothsay. Ma, Olive, & Brock at town after tea. Mr. Webber & his father-in-law here laying pipe in afternoon. very hot day. SUNDAY, 12 Da came home about eleven this morning. Grandpa just about the same. Wad. Gordon & Mrs. in for a while this forenoon. Mr. Duncan here in evening Da & Ma went to Rothsay after tea. very hot day. MONDAY, 13 Da made trellis for wild cucumbers, then went over to Spring tooth corn ground. Washed sheep in afternoon then hoed sow-thistle till milking time. I at Drayton in morning for wind mill supplies. Jack Allen here for dinner. very hot day. very heavy rain just after milking time with quite bit of hail. Da stayed all night at Rothsay. �June TUESDAY, 14 1904 Da spreading pile of manure in turnip field till noon. Mr. Job Roger came at noon to finish windmill. got along very well, laying pipes & fitting taps. Da helping. Up to Rothsay till twelve o'clock (night) very heavy rain at noon. cleared up and was bright, hot afternoon WEDNESDAY, 15 Da helping Mr. Roger set up the tank and filling in drains. Roger finished at noon. Da up to Rothsay in afternoon with Doctor. and went up again at night. Grandpa much weaker. very fine day. good wind. Wind mill filled tank full. Started to pump about eleven o'clock. THURSDAY, 16 Da took me to station. gone to O.A. College on excursion had a nice time. Jim Bready here. Da drawing out manure after he came home, on to turnip ground. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Olive and Brock met me at station at night. Da stayed up at Rothsay all night. very fine day. June FRIDAY, 17 1904 Da drawing out manure all day on to turnip ground. Fixed check valve on pipe at noon, where engine draws water. Olive and I up to Rothsay after supper. Grandpa not out of bed till about seven to-night and much weaker. Da did not go up tonight. Wilmot Drewery blasting some stone on other place at night. very warm day. SATURDAY, 18 Da doing Grandpa Philps roadwork. He and Henry Heseltine sheared the sheep after tea. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day. Da did not go to Rothsay at night. �SUNDAY, 19 O.B. Henry & Geo. Fisher here to see leaking trough. Ma & Brock up to Rothsay in afternoon. Da stayed up all night. S. Burrows here in evening. very warm day. automobile came from 10th con, and went up the road. first I ever saw. May MONDAY, 20 1904 Da plowing on root ground till about four o'clock, then went to Drayton to see about trough and got Dick shod on front feet. Went up to Rothsay at night. very warm till noon then little shower but came on quite heavily about three o'clock very sultry. TUESDAY, 21 Da finished plowing the root ground tonight. I up to Rothsay in morning. Grandpa put in bad night, nearly gone a couple of times. Da gone up to stay up tonight. little shower this morning and very sultry. good breeze and bright afternoon. heavy rain at milking time. storm must have been very heavy down south. WEDNESDAY, 22 Da turned furrow on tile at road then plowed and harrowed rape patch. Sowed the rape and harrowed it then harrowed turnip patch. Gone up to Grandpa's to stay up all night. very fine day, cool wind looking like frost. Orton's birthday. would have been 8 yrs. old. June THURSDAY, 23* 1904 Grandpa Philp died about half past five this morning. Da had stayed up all night and was gone half an hour when he died. Da went up after breakfast to help lay him out, then he and Uncle Richd went to Drayton. Da down town for funeral cards at night and went up to stay all night. Ma, Olive, �& I up to Rothsay in afternoon. Violet came home with us. very fine day. strong wind and hot. Jim Bready here. FRIDAY, 24 Da choring and 'dipped' the little white pigs. Went to Drayton after tea, then Ma, Violet, and he went up to Rothsay. very warm day. few drops rain at night. Ma and Brock at Drayton in morning. SATURDAY, 25 Grandpa Philp buried today. Went to E. Church then on to Victoria Cemetry. between 70 and eighty rigs followed corpse. little shower this forenoon but turned out fine. strong wind but hot and dusty. Da up to hear Grandpa's Will read after the funeral. June SUNDAY, 26 1904 At home all day. rather misty and foggy. cool. in morning, but cleared off and was bright. strong breeze. MONDAY, 27 Da and Roy working on turnip ground all day. Da ridged up about thirty drills and sowed them after tea. Ma, Olive, and I up to Miss Stone's, in evening. very fine day. TUESDAY, 28 I went to town for turnip seed. Da finished ridging up turnips and sowed the turnips and the rape below the turnips next to ditch. Aunt Catty and Violet went back to Island F. again. Da warned out hands to do road-work at noon. very fine day, but looking like rain. June WEDNESDAY, 29 1904 Da cleaned out pens and loaded up water trough. taking it down to get lined. Went to Drayton after dinner to get the team shod. Also took the wool with him. Settled up some of Grandpa Philp's �business. Went up to Uncle Richd for gravel box. rather dull forenoon. little shower in afternoon, and another about milking time. THURSDAY, 30 Started roadwork to-day. Percy McEwing here for dinner. Jim Bready here. Da up to Rothsay at night. fine afternoon very heavy rain with hail, thunder and lightning after dinner. little cooler. July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 Da doing road-work all day. Percy McEwing driving our team. He and Bill Barry and Jimmie Anderson here for dinner. Very heavy rain this afternoon colder and misty Old Burrows got our horse and buggy to go to Raymonds for bees. July SATURDAY, 2 1904 Da finished doing road-work. Drawing clay from Hilborn's hill and widening road in hallow. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Duncan came over after tea. Brock and I cleaned out one hen house. fine, bright day, but cool wind. Percy McEwing 21 years old. SUNDAY, 8 Ma, Miss Duncan, Olive, and I up to church in forenoon. At Grandma's in evening. very bright day, but cool wind. MONDAY, 4 Da hoeing all day in those turnips in front of house. Ma up to Miss Stone's for Aunt Eleanor. Then they took Miss Duncan home after tea. little shower at noon. heavy rain at milking time. sultry in afternoon. �July TUESDAY, 5 1904 Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton before dinner. Then Da scuffled the potatoes and what turnips are up. Da hoed garden potatoes and beans. Went to mill for grist after tea, then leveling some sods in front of the place. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and Brock at town in afternoon. got crate Straw berries $1.75. very fine day and pretty hot. WEDNESDAY, 6 Da went to Drayton for the water-trough which was being lined. Filling in drains round the barn, in afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and I up to Miss Stones and round by Rothsay this evening. quite heavy rain in morning looking like rain at night. very hot and sultry. Da and Ma over to see Hulda Lowes in evening. Drs. Flath & Morrow of Arthur operated for appendicites. She came through operation all right. THURSDAY, 7 Da working on summer fallow (on other place) all day. Ma and Aunt Eleanor over at Burrows in afternoon. Jim Bready here. Olive and I over to see how Hulda is. She died at 20 minutes past eleven o'clock this morning. They could get no passage through her bowels. She was 9 years 8 months old. Aunt Emma and Mabel here in evening very fine day: quite hot. July, FRIDAY, 8 1904 Da working on summer fallow, in forenoon. Ma and Aunt Eleanor went to Drayton this forenoon to see Maria Flath and to get horse shod. Da hoeing and scuffling turnips in afternoon. very fine day strong breeze. Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes in evening. SATURDAY, 9 Da hoed five rows of turnips. At Hulda Lowes funeral in afternoon. Olive, Brock, and I over in morning. I stayed and minded children while they went to funeral (Brett H) Da came for me after tea. We called to hear how Elsie Ward came through operation. very heavy rain came on about ten o'clock. rained very hard in afternoon. �SUNDAY, 10 Sarah Burrows here for dinner. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. Olive and I took Aunt Eleanor up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea fine all day, but rather damp air. July MONDAY, 11 1904 Da mowing round little trees all day. afternoon Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Finished hoeing turnips in forenoon. very fine day. We washed big washing. TUESDAY, 12 Da finished mowing round little trees and cut, with the old mower, the grass in front. Aunt Eleanor, Aunt Emma, and Mary here after tea. Will and Annie Craig here in evening terrible rain this morning till nine o'clock. fair the rest of the day. quite a lot cooler. WEDNESDAY, 13 Da mowing grass in orchard and put it up in cock this afternoon and evening. Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Olive and I over to see Miss Duncan and Jean this afternoon. Miss Duncan sent word away accepting a school at Madoc very fine day, but cool in evening. July THURSDAY, 14 1904 Da and Uncle Richard moved Grandma Philp's body from the Old English Cemetry down to Victoria. E. E. Dales helped them. Got through about three o'clock Da mowing in the orchard all evening Mr Bready here for dinner. hot forenoon. little mist of rain in afternoon and spitting in evening. Heard Old Mr. Wm Allen was dead. �FRIDAY, 15 Da finished mowing orchard with scythe then cut little piece below orchard and calf pasture with old mower. Ma and I went from here about half past nine, over to see Mrs. Charlie Moody and then round by Dick Lowes for dinner. Home about four o'clock. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds with pig very fine day with very high wind. looked like rain in morning. Olive baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. SATURDAY, 16 Da and Bill Barry drawing in the little bits of hay that had been cut. Ma and Brock drove Bill as far as Miss Stone's in evening. Da went to Drayton for a new Deering Mower, and brought a hundred of flour also. Caught a stray swarm of bees in afternoon. Hived them into a box and turned it up side down in a board. very fine day. good strong wind. Heard Johnny Craig fell from an elevator at Regina and got hurt! July SUNDAY, 17 1904 Brock 11 years old. {written slanted on left side of page} At home all day till evening then Da and Ma down to see Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. At six o'clock tonight the thermometer stood at 100. It was a very good wind but very hot and sultry. good breeze sprang up about nine to-night. MONDAY, 18 Da and Bill putting new mower together. Art Chapman and Wad. Gordon helping. Started to cut in field next to J. Walker raked and put up what was cut before dinner. Mr. R. T. Kemp called this evening Da and Will went to Drayton at night New mower went fine. very hot day. Thermometer stood at 102 at six o'clock to-night Olive not feeling very well. �THURSDAY, 19 Da finished cutting that field and raked it before dinner. He and Bill finished putting it up this afternoon and evening. quite warm forenoon, but quite a bit cooler to-night. Brock at Drayton this forenoon. Jack Allen went out west. July WEDNESDAY, 20 1904 Da and Bill drawing hay all day. Brock drove horse to draw off. I went up for Miss Stone this morning them Ma, Olive, and her at Drayton in afternoon. Olive drove her home Brock went to Drayton for new hay fork rope. Men had big trouble with new rope twisting. very fine day. with good breeze cool evening. THURSDAY, 21 Da and Bill filled driving-house loft. then drawing into barn. Jim Bready here on his last round. little sprinkle of rain this morning, but turned out quite fine. Had raspberries for first time. FRIDAY, 22 Finished drawing hay out of field next to Walker then started to cut back of Poplars. Bill mowing fence corners. Raked some after dinner and put up what was raked. Ma took Olive to station this morning She gone to Guelph. quite fine all day. but looking like rain in evening. Bobbie Wilson here for straw for C. Stephenson July SATURDAY, 23 1904 Da cleaned out pens then scuffled a few turnips. He and Brock hoeing. Da banked up the potatoes after tea. Roy oiled the wind mills to-night. little rain falling almost all day, but not enough to stop work. dull and cool. �SUNDAY, 24 Ma, Brock, and I up to church in morning Uncle Benson here for tea. quite cool in morning. rather cloudy looking like rain in evening. hot in afternoon. MONDAY, 25 Da, Bill Barry and Brock hoeing turnips till noon then cutting and putting up hay back of Poplars. I went up to Miss Stones for Gooseberries. Mr. Craig here in evening for grain. very nice day, rather cloudy at times. little rain in the night. very still day wind mills barely moved. July TUESDAY, 26 1904 Bill and Brock worked till noon at turnips Da worked till about nine o'clock, then went out and finished cutting and raked up what hay was down Then he and Bill put it all up this afternoon. very fine day with little more breeze than yesterday. WEDNESDAY, 27 Da & Bill hoeing till nine o'clock, then went over on other place and cut hay till noon. Raking and putting it up till about five o'clock. Came on a little rain, but a big storm went round. Hoeing after tea. Brock at Drayton in morning. Got terrible black about half-past seven. Very fierce lightning, but not much thunder. Quite a big rain. It was a very wild looking night for a while. THURSDAY, 28 Bill went home with Johnny Brooks this morning. Da cleaned out pens then hoeing turnips till milking time. Finished the turnips. He and Ma paris-greened the field potatoes after tea. Dave Corbett called in to see hogs. Dull forenoon, but cleared off in afternoon. Thundered quite heavily all night, raining when we got up this morning. July FRIDAY, 29 1904 Da went out and finished cutting on other place, this forenoon. Bill came and they were raking and putting it up all afternoon, and evening. I drove Mrs. Bill Barry and Hattie Holmes home after tea. �They had been here berry picking. Ma went down to meet Olive. She came home from Guelph. Had a fine time. very fine day. quite cool, but bright. SATURDAY, 30 Percy and Ross McEwing and their team here drawing hay off other place and staking it, between house and barn. Bill Barry drove our team. Da and Isaac Hilborn on stack. Left about a couple of loads in field. Ma and Brock left Bill part way home. Sandy Loan here at noon. Da and Uncle Rich'd went to Drayton at night about Grandpa Philp's business. very fine all day, but looking like rain on in afternoon. Mr. North called in for a few minutes. SUNDAY, 31 Da and Ma up to Miss Stone's after tea Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. She has a very sore eye. a couple of little showers this forenoon, but good wind this afternoon dried it off. August MONDAY, 1 1904 We finished haying to-day. Mr McEwings team and three men helping, also Mr. Jack Walker this afternoon. Bill Barry here. Mrs. Walker and Alvin here this evening. We built two stacks in yard to day, and put the last two loads in the barn. very fine day, good breeze. TUESDAY, 2 Ross came up after his waggon and helped unload the two loads in the barn. Da and Bill raked down the hay stacks and fixing round them. Then took some straw up to Miss Stone's and over to Rothsay with Bill in afternoon. I went up for Miss Stone this forenoon and she and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da & Uncle Rich'd at Drayton in after evening. Da round by Mr. Duncans. Dull forenoon bright afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and May Gordon gone to Island F. �WEDNESDAY, 3 Da brought hay-rake off other place, then helping Wat. at the hay all day. Ma, Brock and I out at berry bush in forenoon. quite a warm day. Annie and Willie Craig and Miss Hamill here to spend the evening. Went home about one o'clock. August THURSDAY, 4 1904 Da over helping Wat. finish haying this forenoon. Then Bill Barry came over and they filled up some chop and went to Drayton with it in afternoon. Brock drove Bill part way home after tea. very fine day. quite a good breeze quite warm at milking time FRIDAY, 5 Da scuffling turnips and hoeing some all day. Olive and I picking berries this forenoon. Ma paris- greening field potatoes. very fine day. good breeze. quite warm. Da went back for Bid. after noon. She calved on other place SATURDAY, 6 Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night for twine. very fine day. cool wind. August SUNDAY, 7 1904 Ma Olive and I up to English Church this morning. At home rest of day. quite fine forenoon, but cool wind. heavy rain this afternoon. �MONDAY, 8 Da and Brock took "Jennie" fat cow, over to Moorefield, then got out binder before dinner Started to cut barley next to sideroad. shocked barley after tea. Olive and I down to see Winnie after tea. very fine day. good breeze. at Berry Bush in afternoon. TUESDAY, 9 Da chored round for an hour, then went out and shocked up barley, then finished cutting the barley. Put it all up this afternoon and evening. Olive and I at Drayton this morning. Mary Philp here this afternoon. frost last in night. quite fine day, but looking a little rain. Dick Henderson and Polly Oxby married out at the farm, at three o'clock. August WEDNESDAY, 10 1904 Da single ploughed the summer fallow on other place to-day. Da rode "Mollie" over to Gavin Montgomerys after tea. Olive up to see Minnie Walker this afternoon big thunder storm and rain came on about ten o'clock forenoon little rain in afternoon. THURSDAY, 11 Da hoeing turnips and sow thistle patches all day. Ma, Olive and I at Berry bush in afternoon. Brock and Grandpa over at Uncle Benson all day. I went to Drayton after tea for Maude and Beckie Pollock dull misty forenoon, but turned out very fine in afternoon. FRIDAY, 12 Da and Brock drawing over rails and trash from fences on other place all day. Olive, Beckie , Maude and I up to Rothsay in afternoon Then took the girls home after tea. very fine day, but looking rain at night. quite hot. �August SATURDAY, 13 1904 Da cleaned pens and trimming spruce trees, between the rains. Had quite heavy shower at breakfast, and a very heavy rain after dinner. terrible heavy thunder and very sharp lightning , rumblings of thunder all day Uncle Jim came to-night. SUNDAY, 14 Uncle Jim here for dinner At home all day. very foggy morning, but cleared off and was very fine. rather cool wind. MONDAY 15 Da over helping Bensons boys build raise their barn. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Marie Black came here after tea, to stay all night. looking like rain and thundering. It rained through the night. very hot day. August TUESDAY, 16 1904 Da gone over to Bensons again to-day. John Walker went with him. Olive and I took Marie home after tea. Heavy rain about milking time this morning. Quite a shower this afternoon , with heavy thunder and lightning. quite foggy at night and cooler. WEDNESDAY, 17 John Walker came up for some oats. then Da cleaned out the pens. Drawing rails up to the house in afternoon. A.S. Loan called this afternoon. Da went to Drayton to-night. very fine day. THURSDAY, 18 Percy, Ross and team here till noon drawing barley. Da and Mr. McEwing finished drawing it at milking time Then down helping McEwing shock barley. John Walker here till noon. Mrs. Bill Pollock and Mrs. Logie here all day. �very fine day. Barley in good shape. August FRIDAY, 19 1904 Da drawing rails to house till milking time, then helping John Walker draw his barley. Ma and Grandma over to Mr. McLennans for dinner. quite fine forenoon, but turned very dull with rain east wind. Started to rain after milking. I picked wild plums to-day. SATURDAY, 20 Da up to Uncle Richds with Old Tam-Sow in forenoon. Threshing at Isaac Hilborn's all afternoon. Down to Drayton at night. very dull forenoon. misting at times. very heavy rain through night and this morning about milking time. Cleared off this afternoon. SUNDAY, 21 Will Walker came down about ten o'clock, stayed for dinner and till three o'clock. Mr. F. Page and Mr. T. Craig here for tea. Ma, Brock and I up to Uncle Rich'ds for an hour or so. very fine day, quite hot. August MONDAY, 22 1904 Da loaded 8 hogs and took them over to Moorefield this forenoon. Took grist of chop to Drayton in afternoon. George brought Miss Duncan over here to-night. terrible heavy rain about milking time this morning. very fine rest of day. quite a frost through the night. TUESDAY, 23 Da drawing rails from other place in forenoon. Cutting Spring wheat in afternoon Has to cut it all one way. Miss North came here about eleven o'clock stayed for dinner and went up to Dave �Corbett's with Ma and Miss Duncan this afternoon. Mr. North here for tea. Olive and I drove Miss Duncan home to-night. very fine day. quite hot in middle of day. Will Walker started for Carberry, Man. On an excursion. WEDNESDAY, 24 Da and Bill Barry shocked at the wheat till the dew went off, then Da finished cutting it at noon. Shocked the rest after dinner, then went to cut oats in summer fallow field. very fine day, but looking a little like rain. August THURSDAY, 25 1904 Da cutting oats till noon. Quite a shower at dinner time. Went out about three this afternoon and cut till seven o'clock. Bill shocking it. Da and Bill gone over to a flax bee at Mr. Craig's after tea. Tea. man, Mr. Fielding called here to night. very dull forenoon. very strong wind all afternoon and evening. quite cool. FRIDAY, 26 Da cutting oats in back field on other place. Bill shocking. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Aunt Eleanor came here to-night. very fine day. quite strong wind and quite cool. SATURDAY, 27 Da finished cutting on other place at noon then went back and he and Bill shocked up what was down. Then they went back and started to cut oats back of Poplars. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and Brock at Drayton this afternoon. Wad. Gordon here for dinner. Mrs.Coulter (Joe Gordon) died this morning. very fine day rather cool breeze. not looking so fine to-night. August SUNDAY, 28 1904 Ma and Aunt Eleanor went over to the grave-yard this forenoon. Johnny Wells here for dinner. Minnie Noecker and her mother here to see Auntie for a while this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich �here this afternoon and for tea. Ma and Auntie over to Mr. Craig's this evening with Willie's Kodak very fine day. strong wind, but looking like rain to-night. MONDAY, 29 Da and Bill cutting and stooking oats behind Poplars till noon. Then drew Goose wheat and one load of oats off other place. Da over to Drewry's , but didn't see any men. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and I down to Mrs. Wm. Coulter's funeral off noon train. Auntie went home with Aunt Emma. very fine day , but cool breeze. fine harvest day. TUESDAY, 30 Mr. McEwing came up after breakfast and Da and Bill took team and went to help draw his barley. Aunt Eleanor started for Los Angeles via, London. Uncle Richd took her to Station. very fine day, but looking like rain. beautiful day for harvesting August WEDNESDAY, 31 1904 Mr. McEwing and Ross here with their team also Tony Lunz, and drew the first oat field off other place. Drew four loads out of field next to bush back field after tea Came in with last load about nine o'clock. very dull for a while this forenoon, but cleared off and turned out a very fine day. looking like rain to- night. September THURSDAY, 1 Da and Bill down to Mr. McEwing's threshing till about three o'clock then Da took team to Drayton to get them shod. Just got three shoes on Carrie. Mr. Garneau very busy. Bill went with Da to Drayton and went home from there. very sultry day. foggy all day and very dull. enough rain early in morning to stop harvesting. Mr. Webber called in evening. �FRIDAY, 2 Da cleaned out pens and straightened up drivinghouse in forenoon. Drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill and putting it in front of 16' space doors. Young Waters here in evening for Spavin Cure. very sultry day, thundering at noon, breeze sprang up. Was very hot till milking time, Quite a little shower then very foggy forenoon. September SATURDAY, 3 1904 Da and Percy cutting with two binders, back of Polpars. finished at noon. Ross and Bill Barry stooking. After dinner, Da and Bill and team drawing in at McEwing's. Olive & Ma drove Bill part way home. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, but very windy in afternoon. SUNDAY, 4 Da and Ma up to Bob. Gass's this afternoon. very fine day. a little dull in morning. LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 Da and Bill Barry drawing in all day at Mr. McEwing's . I went to Drayton to meet noon train. Got word from Mr. Bready for Ma to go to Toronto. dull in morning, but turned out very fine. Mr. Craig here for bag of oats. September TUESDAY, 6 1904 Da and Bill drawing in at Mr. McEwing's all day. I took Ma to station this morning. She gone to Toronto Exhibition, and staying at Jim Bready's. Had company down with Annie Craig. very fine day. quite cool in morning. very warm for spells this afternoon. finished harvest �WEDNESDAY, 7 Mr McEwing's three men and two teams here to-day. Also Jack Walker and Wat. Burrows and our team and Bill Barry. finished drawing oats off other place and finished oats back of Poplars about five o'clock. Little shower then. Had tea, then Da did choes. Mrs. J Walker stayed with me to-day. Bill Barry went home. quite sultry in afternoon. THURSDAY, 8 Da drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill, all day, and filling it in round big tank and in 16 ft. space. I at Drayton in afternoon. very dull all day. September FRIDAY, 9 1904 Da brought up a load of clay, then at Mr. McEwings till noon. Da and I up to Old Mr. John Corbett's funeral. Home about three o'clock, then Da at McEwing's till about nine o'clock. McEwing's finished harvest to-day. very fine bright day. flies bad on horses. SATURDAY, 10 Da and we children taking up the field potatoes in forenoon. Da picked them over out of waggon and put them into roothouse. Where the tops of potatoes were dead, there was a terrible lot rotten. Ma came home at noon. Mr. McEwing drove her out from Drayton. Had a fine time. Da at Drayton at night. very fine from about eleven o'clock. very foggy for a while in morn. SUNDAY, 11 Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone this afternoon. Strong wind, quite sultry started to rain about six o'clock. rained quite a shower in night. September MONDAY, 12 1904 Da gang-plowing all day in first field on other place. Used three horses. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. Ma called to see Mrs. Burrows. She fell getting off train last Friday night. �TUESDAY, 13 Da gang-plowing all day. very fine day, strong east wind. Old Mr. Tom Mitchell is very sick. little frost this morning WEDNESDAY, 14 Da cleaned up barn floor then cleaned up a grist of chop and went to Drayton, got Mollie and Dick shod. Brought home 3 baskets Tomatoes, 3 of Peaches and 2 of Plums, which came from Guelph. very dull cold day. rained steadily from six oclock in morning till ten. Got word Joe Chambers and Rachel Longmire were to be married to-day. September THURSDAY, 15 1904 Da over to H. Hilborn's this morning then gang-plowing till noon. Charlie came over after dinner and sawed up all old rails and old timbers. finished about five. Hosheal Hilborn, Wat, and Mr. McEwing helping. very fine day. cold morning Da piling wood in wood house at night. FRIDAY, 16 Da gang-plowing all day on other place Piling wood after supper, into wood shed. Dave Corbett here to see lambs and hogs. Ma preserving peaches. quite fine day till about five then got quite dull and looking like rain. very windy day. SATURDAY, 17 Da finished gang-plowing at noon then harrowed it over in afternoon. Brock at Drayton this forenoon for coal-oil. Ma and Olive at Drayton this afternoon. Mrs. Jack Walker here this evening �asking me to help her get ready to thresh. beautiful day. quite hot this forenoon and flies bad on horses. good breeze this afternoon. Mrs. Geo Bell died in Rothsay. September SUNDAY, 18 1904 We at Grandma's this afternoon. Herb Page here. very dull. rather misty towards evening. MONDAY, 19 Da took four hogs and some lambs over to Moorefield in forenoon. He and Ma at Mrs. Geo Bell's funeral in afternoon. Bill Barry came here to stay all night. I down helping Mrs. J. Walker bake for a threshing. very fine day. TUESDAY, 20 Da started to gang-plow back of Poplars Bill Barry at John Walker's threshing till about four o'clock then started to work on fence from house up to side road along the sideroad. I helping Mrs. Walker all day. very misty and foggy but came on a heavy rain in forenoon. cleared off this afternoon and turned very cool. looking like frost. September WEDNESDAY, 21 1904 Da gang plowing all day. Bill working at fence till noon then went home. very fine day. bright but cold wind. very hard frost last night. freezing good to to-night. THURSDAY, 22 Da gang-plowing till about three o'clock. Bill working at fence, then both at Mr. McEwing's threshing. I at Drayton this afternoon. Sara Burrows rode with me. Mr. Mason came here at noon and took photos of the old house and barn. very fine bright day. hard frost last night. �FRIDAY, 23 Da finished gang-plowing and harrowed over the field once. Harrowed it again in afternoon. Bill working at fence all day. Ma and I raised garden potatoes and picked the green potatoes tomatoes Da gone to Workman Lodge at night. quite fine but got cloudy in afternoon September SATURDAY, 24 1904 Da and Bill cleaned out pens in forenoon. cutting stakes on other place till about four oclock , then came on a heavy rain. heavy rain in morning and again at night. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Da drove Bill home after tea. not a cold day , but very strong wind and quite dull. SUNDAY, 25 Olive at church with Grandpa's Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds rather dull at times , quite foggy in morning. MONDAY, 26 Da started to single plow in second field on other place. He and Bill went to Drayton after dinner to get plow coulter sharpened and Bill got a tooth pulled. Bill building fence. very fine nice day. September TUESDAY, 27 1904 Da plowing all day. Bill at Mr. Morrisons threshing all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. I ordered a hat and brought home a couple of coats from Irvine's very fine day. Mr. Tom Mitchell died this morning Age 67 years. �WEDNESDAY, 28 Da plowing all day on other place. Bill working at fence till half-past three then gone to Mosser's threshing very fine day , but looking like rain to-night. THURSDAY, 29 Da plowed till eleven o'clock, then came in wet through. Some very heavy rains this forenoon. Bill at Mr. Walker's threshing till noon, then went to funeral. Da at the threshing till four o'clock, then plowing. Ma and I at Mr. Tom Mitchell's funeral. very large funeral. quite fine afternoon. strong wind. very sultry day. September FRIDAY, 30 1904 Da plowing all day. I went to Drayton this morning and took back other coat to Irvine's and paid for one I kept. $10.00. I brought Janet Henderson home with me. terrible windy day. nice and bright. Mr. Lawton here for Da to see his horse. Page's here asking hands to thresh to-morrow. October SATURDAY, 1 Da plowing all day. Bill working at fence all day. Page's not threshing. Olive went down for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson this morning. Brock went away after breakfast for Bill but met him coming. terrible wind all day and all night but it has stopped to-night. Mr. Henderson went from here over to Dick Lowes this forenoon, came back about three. SUNDAY, 2 Mr. and Mrs. Lowes came here from church for dinner. Uncle Willie here for dinner He came up last night and rode home with Mr. McEwing. Brock bro drove Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson home after tea. very windy cold day. �October MONDAY, 3 1904 Da plowing all day. Bill Barry at Page's threshing till about three o'clock, then finished side road fence up to back of Poplars. Uncle Willie and I at Drayton this afternoon. misty in forenoon, quite fine at times. cold wind rather dreary TUESDAY, 4 Da finished plowing sod field all but headlands. Ma, Olive and Brock down to Show in afternoon. I couldn't go, my eyes were sore. Olive and Ma had tea with Mrs. Gordon, and went to Concert. Uncle Willie and I went to concert at night. dull all day. misty in forenoon quite cold afternoon. Harold Jarvis, Cameron, Mrs. McIvor. Craig & M. Buchlen artists at concert. WEDNESDAY, 5 Da plowed headlands in forenoon. cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie went to Guelph on the 4.44 train. quite heavy shower in forenoon misty at times and cold wind blowing. very dull and dreary October THURSDAY, 6 1904 Da discing all day on summer. fallow. Mr. R. R. Hambly and Mr. Hamilton here for tea. Mr. Hamilton is a Life Assurance Agent. Know Uncle Jim well. Had our first fall of snow this afternoon very cold and dreary. Bill Barry got "Dick" to drive to Arthur Show. cows in all night for first time. FRIDAY, 7 Da finished discing and started to harrow the summer fallow. Bill brought horse back this morning. very hard frost last night. cold day, but quite bright. 7 SATURDAY, 8 Da harrowing sod in forenoon Mr. North came in after dinner and waited till rain was over. Quite a heavy rain after dinner. Olive and Brock at town in afternoon. Da couldn't harrow, so rode Mollie over to Hugh Montgomery's. �Roy here and oiled windmill. very sultry at times and quite foggy. October SUNDAY, 9 1904 At home all day very foggy, dull day. started to rain about five o'clock. Had a heavy rain rather raw east wind. MONDAY, 10 Da drawing rails from round line fence on other place and round cross fences till about four o'clock, then started to plow behind Grandpa's driving-house sunshine at times. little showers in afternoon. Very heavy rain at six o'clock very sharp lightning. very sultry. TUESDAY, 11 Da plowing sod all day. I up to Miss Stone's and Aunty Gass's in forenoon. dull all day. rather cold wind. I took Miss Stone up 4 doz. Eggs, but could not get any crab-apples at Aunty Gass's. October WEDNESDAY, 12 1904 Da choring round in forenoon. He and Ross measuring the pasture field next to Walker. Too wet to plow. Mr. Craig here also Mr. Loan, called in afternoon. steady rain all night and on into the forenoon. very dull all day. THURSDAY, 13 Da plowing sod all day. I at Drayton in afternoon. I got proofs of our pictures from Mr. Mason. (house and barn) very good. dull forenoon, but turned out very fine day in afternoon. quite warm. �FRIDAY, 14 Da finished plowing behind driving house and started to plow in the little field over this way. Rev. Naftel and his sister called this afternoon beautiful fine day, lovely and bright. October SATURDAY, 15 1904 Da plowing sod all day. Brock took plow-coulter to get sharpened, in morning. Olive and I up to Charlie Walkers for crab-apples in forenoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Got Mark shod. Round by Mr. Duncan's with books. beautiful sunshiney day. raised our Dahlias. quite warm frost at night. SUNDAY, 16 Ma and we children up to church in forenoon. Winnie, Ross and I went over to Zion, but there was no church, so we went up to Rothsay. beautiful day and lovely moonlight night. MONDAY, 17 Da plowing sod on other place all day. Brock up to Bob Gass's for some wheat after school. beautiful day. quite hot, but looking like rain. hazy round bush Burrows old mare "Nell" was in our place this morning, so Da took her over home. Wat gave her to Jack Irvine a year ago, and October TUESDAY, 18 1904 Da finished plowing in that little field about three o'clock, then went back next to line fence, on home place to plow pea-ground. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Beautiful day. hot in middle of day. Joe Davidson's sale this afternoon. �WEDNESDAY, 19 Da plowing all day. Ma up to Miss Stones in forenoon. very hot day. rather cloudy about sunset. THURSDAY, 20 Da plowing all day Ma and I baking. fine all day but not so bright as day before. few drops rain at noon. turned cooler at night. October FRIDAY, 21 1904 Da finished plowing back by line fence about half-past ten this morning. Cleaned up some grist and took it to Drayton this afternoon. I baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. fine forenoon. quite a heavy shower at milking time. not much rain here in afternoon, but Da got wet going to town. SATURDAY, 22 Da drawing out manure from barn-yard down next to bush. Ma and Brock cleaned out hen houses. raw and cold with scuds of snow and rain. Uncle John brought a marble slab which Mr. Kemp left in Rothsay for us. Old Mrs. Tucker died yesterday. SUNDAY, 21 At home all day. Da up to see Bill Barry at night. cold all day with flurries of snow. October MONDAY, 24 1904 Da topped the few mangolds and turnips in front. Then harrowed them out. He and Bill Barry drew in two loads before dinner. Da and Ma at Mrs. Tuckers funeral in afternoon Very large funeral. Bill drew in the turnips and took Grandpa down a load. �cold, hard frost in night drizzling and raining about noon. quite fine afternoon. raining again to night. TUESDAY, 25 Da and Bill topping, harrowing out, and drawing in the turnips all day. Brock at Drayton in morning for beef. Miss Smillie and Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. very fine day for taking up roots. very strong wind this forenoon and quite cold. Tax collector left Tax Receipts $83.64¢. WEDNESDAY, 26 Da and Bill topping turnips all forenoon. Da harrowed them out and drew in one load this afternoon. Bill went away about three o-clock with Dick and buggy for a stove at J. Dowlings. Winnie Walker here this afternoon. Heavy snow storm flury of snow in forenoon also one at milking time. very sloppy under foot. quite cold. Put little calves in to-night. October THURSDAY, 27 1904 Da cleaned out pig-pens, then went out and started to get turnips into rows, but soon came in again, as it was to wet and muddy. Bill went home this morning. Da harvested the sun flowers this afternoon dull day. rather bright in forenoon but did not dry up any. There was quite a fall of snow in the night and it didn't melt away much. FRIDAY, 28 Da and Bill Barry working at the turnips all day, drawing in. Mr. T. Henderson left Janet here on his way to Teviotdale and called for her in the afternoon. very fine bright day. looking rather cloudy in west to-night. Annie Craig's Concert. SATURDAY, 29 Da and Bill finished turnips in afternoon then helped Mr. Burrows take in a couple of their loads. They finished theirs. Brock and Bill brought in cabbages and carrots while we milked. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine bright day but cold wind. �(Mrs. Moody Carrie Gordon) died at yesterday Friday. October SUNDAY, 30 1904 Olive, Brock and I went over to Zion Church, in morning and went to Dick Lowes for dinner and afternoon. very beautiful day. quite cold morning. "Hallowe'en" MONDAY, 31 Da drawing out manure all day. Ma and I went down to grave-yard to Mrs. Moody's funeral, were also down town. very fine bright day , but cold wind. Pretty hard frost this morning. November ALL SAINTS DAY (Quebec) TUESDAY, 1 Da at Isaac Hilborn's threshing all day. Bill Barry drawing out manure until half-past five then went home to go to Orange Supper. foggy and misty in moning , but turned out very fine and quite warm. Old white sow has 8 little pigs in Poplar Bushes. November WEDNESDAY, 2 1904 Da at Mr. Hilborns threshing till about eleven o'clock. then cleaned out stable. Drawing manure in afternoon. Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing all day. Da and Ma went to a Tory meeting in Drayton to-night. beautiful day. quite hazy and warm like Indian Summer. Election Day THURSDAY, 3 Da drawing out manure in forenoon. At Mr. McTavish's threshing and over to vote in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Grandma and I at Mrs. Gordons all day, getting her waist into shape. rather foggy morning but cleared off and was lovely day. Da gone to Drayton to hear returns of Election. Bill finished threshing at Uncle Richds about two o'clock. �The Laurier Government was sustained with big majority. McGowen defeated. Martin elected. FRIDAY, 4 Da finished drawing out manure from manure house, and started to draw out of shed. Bill at Charlie Walkers threshing and Wilmots Drury to-day. stayed over night. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. very fine day. quite smoky. misting at night and very dark. Milk drawing stopped for this year. Will Walker 20 years old to-day. November SATURDAY, 5 1904 Da drawing out manure all day. Finished taking it out of shed, except about one load. Bill at Henry Hilborn's threshing all day. Brock took down a couple bags chop and plow coulter in morning. Went after coulter in afternoon. Annie Craig here for tea. quite fine day. rather dull at times. little skiff of snow. cold wind. SUNDAY, 6 We children up to English Church to hear Orange Sermon. Went to Miss Stone's for dinner. lovely day. cold north wind. MONDAY, 7 Da finished a piece of plowing back of Poplars, in forenoon. Started to plow sod in field next to road, below over orchard fence. I working at Grandma's waist. lovely bright day. hard frost this morning. November TUESDAY, 8 1904 Da took a grist of chop to Drayton in morning. Plowing sod in afternoon. Annie Craig gave Olive and I a music- lesson this morning. She stayed for dinner. Just a beautiful day. So bright and clear. �WEDNESDAY, 9 Da and Wat killed little pig this forenoon. Wat here for dinner. Frozen too hard to plow this forenoon. Da plowing in afternoon. Cut up the pork after supper and salted what there was. I finished Grandma's waist. beautiful bright clear day. hard frosts at night. THURSDAY, 10 Da cleaned out pig-pens and centre cow-stable, also took last load out of sheep-house, in forenoon. Burned big bush pile and tried to plow, but it was froze too hard. beautiful clear day. thawing very slowly. rather cold wind. November FRIDAY, 11 1904 Da done up chores. Brought five heifers from other place and put them in stable. John Walker came for his black calf. Da fixing check valve at the duck trough, so it cannot freeze. beautiful day. a little cloudy at times, cold wind. Roads in fine shape. so hard and dry. Bill Barry at Page's threshing all day. SATURDAY, 12 Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out hen pens in afternoon, then went up to Mr. Walkers for a box of sand for hens. May Gordon brought Eleanor Walker here this morning, then Olive and I walked up to Uncle Richds with her after supper. Brock over to see Charlie Wallis in Moorefield all forenoon and for dinner. very strong wind rather searching, but beautiful bright day. Bill Barry at F. Page's threshing till noon. They finished. SUNDAY, 13 Henry Heseltine's oldest boy died from appenditices about 4. P.M. Da and Ma over to Bob Mitchell's this afternoon. Sarah and Mrs. Burrows here in evening. very windy and got colder towards night. flurries of snow through night and this afternoon. �November MONDAY, 14 1904 Da choring in forenoon and drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. I went to Drayton this forenoon to get seats for concert. Olive and I up to Miss Stone's to a quilting. Home about eight o'clock. rather dull forenoon, but turned out fine in afternoon. rather sharp wind. Put in little calves and tied them up. TUESDAY, 25 Da finished drawing out up wood from bush, in forenoon. Plowing sod in afternoon. Annie Craig gave us a lesson and had dinner. Ma and I up to Wilfred Heseltine's funeral. beautiful bright clear day. rather cold wind. WEDNESDAY, 16 Da did the chores and plowing sod all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very foggy morning, but cleared off and sun came out bright. very fine. freezing hard at night. November THURSDAY, 17 1904 Thanksgiving Day Da choring round, clean and packing sawdust round water-pipes. couldn't plow frozen too hard. Mr. McEwing here asking hands to thresh. fine bright day, but cold, raw, east- wind FRIDAY, 18 Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing all day. Ma, Olive and I down to Drayton at night to hear the Scotch Company. Jessie MacLachlan, Young and McLinden queer day; hazy; few drops of rain in morning. lovely night. not so cold as yesterday. Concert was good. �SATURDAY, 19 Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing till about half-past three, then came home and plowed sod. Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Finished at McEwings. Did fine threshing. very smoky all day. warm. thunder and some lightning at night. looking like rain. Brock got pair of shoes at Hefkey's November SUNDAY, 20 1904 At home all day. very dull day. smoky, but mild. few drops of rain in morning. got colder towards and raining after supper. MONDAY, 21 Da plowing sod all day and done the chores. fine at times and then rather dull. ground is very dry. Harry Philp and Johnny Benson gone to London this morning. Both starting to work in freight- sheds. $1.35 per day. TUESDAY, 22 Da doing chores and plowing sod all day. Miss Craig came this morning and gave Olive a lesson. I too sick to take one. She didn't stay for dinner. rather dull in forenoon, but fine afternoon. Strong wind. November WEDNESDAY, 23 1904 Da doing chores and plowing all day. Bill Walker and Aunt Emma in this evening to say their mother was dead. rather dull day. slight bit of rain at night. looking like a storm all day. THURSDAY, 24 Da finished plowing the sod except the head lands. Ma and I over to Mrs. Henry Walker's funeral and down to Drayton from cemetry. very disagreeable day. rainy with scuds of snow in forenoon. turning colder after dinner with snow flurries. quite a fall of snow through the night. �FRIDAY, 25 Da cleaned up a grist of chop and did chores in forenoon. plowed the sod headland, brought young cattle off other place and brought up harrows in afternoon. I over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon. bright forenoon. dull and dark in afternoon cold wind. warmer at night. November SATURDAY, 26 1904 Da choring in forenoon, took grist to Drayton in afternoon. very heavy falls of snow at times all day. very stormy wintry night. Uncle Jim came up. SUNDAY, 27 Uncle Jim here for dinner. Ma and we children at Grandma's for tea. beautiful & bright all day. zero at night. MONDAY, 28 Da choring in forenoon. Da and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Conservative Convention in afternoon. J.P. Downey spoke. Jim Tucker received nomination. Da rode home with Jim Mitchell. quite a fine day. raw east wind blowing at night. November TUESDAY, 29 1904 Da choring in forenoon, then he, Wat, and Percy killed old black sow in afternoon. Miss Craig gave us our lesson and stayed for dinner. dull soft day. snow melted quite a lot. misting and rainy about dark. WEDNESDAY, 30 Da cut up pork and did chores in forenoon. Uncle Richard and he at Drayton in afternoon about Grandpa Philp's business. Mr. Loan not at home. Grandma and Miss McEchearn here sewing up lining for fur coat turned cold through night. snowed a little off and on to-day. Roads slippery. �December THURSDAY, 1 Da cleaning pens and doing chores in forenoon. Cleaned pig's head and tied up young cattle for first time to-night. Churned over two hours at butter this forenoon. rather stormy at times but not so very cold. 38 head of cattle to start winter with. December FRIDAY, 2 1904 Da choring in forenoon and at the bush in afternoon, chopping wood. Mr. North called this afternoon. beautiful clear day, but quite sharp. SATURDAY, 3 Da choring in forenoon, at Ezra Duekerings funeral in afternoon and round by Willie Wilson's for cheese cheques. Mr. Trelevean brought down our cheese this forenoon. a colored, 79lbs. Herb Page brought our milk tank up from Drayton to-night. Brock took Mark to Drayton to get shod this morning. beautiful fine day. quite frosty. Had a churning to-day, we couldn't churn. SUNDAY, 4 Ma and we children up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. snowed heavily for a while this morning, then was quite bright for a while, snowed again in afternoon. cold wind. December, MONDAY, 5 1904 Da choring in forenoon drawing up wood to thresh in afternoon with sleighs. rather mild in forenoon, turned colder and quite a heavy snow storm about milking time Colder towards night. �TUESDAY, 6 Miss Craig didn't come {written vertically on left side} Da choring and cutting up some wood to thresh. Norman Binning and a Mr. Moffatt here in forenoon. Moffatt hunting a farm to buy. We churned all day to-day. Butter must have been too hot. Ma put in cold water and leaving it stand over night. Isaac Hilborn here this forenoon. fine bright day, but looking like a storm to-night. stiff wind this forenoon Will Walker arrived home from West at noon. WEDNESDAY, 7 Da choring in forenoon, brought a load of rails from sideroad fence for wood for engine. at Drayton in afternoon. very blustry and stormy in forenoon. nice afternoon. quite mild but turning colder towards night. December CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 8 1904 Bill Barry at Mr. Burrows threshing all day. Da choring in forenoon and at threshing in afternoon. very stormy all day. Fierce wind and snowing quite heavily. FRIDAY, 9 Charlie Hilborn moved machine here about nine o'clock. Threshed all day. Children didn't go to school. Bill Gass and Herb. Brian came here for tea and stayed till about twelve o'clock. We had about twenty two men for meals. Beautiful all day, but quite sharp and cold. SATURDAY, 10 Finished threshing about two o'clock. Charlie left machine here. Bill Barry went home. Will Walker stayed and help do the chores and for tea. We cleaned floor and straightened up in afternoon. Beautiful, bright, clear day. But cold and frosty all day. �December SUNDAY, 11 1904 At home all day snowing all day not so very cold. MONDAY, 12 Will Walker here all day. Charlie and Hosheal here for dinner. Chopping grain all afternoon. Wat helping. snowing a little all day. rather cold wind. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. got red pig and hen feed. TUESDAY, 13 Da choring in forenoon, cleaning out pens in afternoon. Up to Uncle Rich'ds for ram lamb and brought down Uncle Rich'ds churn, but it no better than our own. Can't churn the cream. Miss Craig here and for dinner. Charlie here for breakfast and moved engine to Jim Cowans. cold day, snowing a little all day. moderated towards evening. December WEDNESDAY, 14 1904 Da choring in forenoon. He and Uncle Richd at Drayton in afternoon. Took down 17 chickens alive to H. Irvine. 6¢ cash 7¢ trade. mild day light soft, snow falling all day. Paid taxes $83.t Mrs. Burrows gave me 1/2 dz teaspoons. THURSDAY, 15 Will Walker came down this morning. Da and he choring and drawing out manure on to other place. beautiful fine day trees covered with hoar frost. quite sharp. FRIDAY, 16 Da and Will choring and drawing out manure all day. Da took home Uncle Richds churn and took up a crock of our cream to Aunt Emma beautiful bright clear day. �December SATURDAY, 17 1904 Will and Da finished the manure about four o'clock then straightening up round stables and putting away waggons. Olive and Brock at Drayton with cutter in afternoon beautiful clear day. rather raw east wind. Will went home to-night. Our young pullets laying now. Have had about a dozen eggs now. SUNDAY, 18 At Grandma's in afternoon rather raw cold day, but getting windy in afternoon. sleighing scratchy. MONDAY, 19 Da choring in forenoon, drawing away rail fence between orchard and sod field in afternoon. Olive and I over to Willie Craig's school entertainment in afternoon. Had tea at Mr. Craigs. Stormy at times in forenoon, very stormy, snowy afternoon, but not very cold. clear night. Les Waters and Rose Riddols married, tomorrow. December TUESDAY, 20 1904 Da choring in forenoon, finished drawing away fence in afternoon. very snowy till about four o'clock then it stopped snowing but drifting some. not cold. WEDNESDAY, 21 Da choring in forenoon. Helping John Walker cut wood in afternoon. Uncle Benson and Maggie here for a while in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. not bright, but scarcely any snow falling. rather sharp. Ria Walton marred to Hughie Miller. THURSDAY, 22 Da choring all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. quite a fine day. rather raw wind but soft. �School stopped for Christmas Holidays. December FRIDAY, 23 1904 Da choring in forenoon, cleaned pens and drew in some hay from the stack. Sam, Maggie, and Jack Benson in this afternoon. Left their cutter and took our cart home. Turned soft in the night and stayed soft all day. Roads just bare. Snow nearly all gone. Turned cold and freezing to-night. quite a wind. SATURDAY, 24 Da choring all day. Up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Craig brought over a piece of Beef in afternoon. Da walked to Drayton after supper. very raw east wind and cold. Da heard Charlie Wallis died this morning in Moorefield from" of "Galloping Consumption." Christmas Day. SUNDAY, 25 At home all day. Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. terrible stormy forenoon and very cold east wind all day December CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) Dec. 25 falling this year on a Sunday.) MONDAY, 26 1904 Da choring all day. Wat. over here at night very dull day. raw east wind. very foggy all day. sleeting at night very disagreeable day. Charlie Wallis buried to-day from Geo Bell's Old Mrs. Digby buried also. TUESDAY, 27 Da choring round all day. Took "Dicks" shoes off. Ice Storm through night. Every thing coated with ice. Kept up a drizzling rain almost all day. Ice off the trees by noon. Road are glare ice. very slippery. �WEDNESDAY, 28 Da choring all day. Terrible stormy, windy day. not so very bad in forenoon but got worse after dinner. very bad night. Sarah Hilborn married to Geo. Reilly. December THURSDAY, 29 1904 Da choring all day. very stormy all day, but calmed down at night. not so very cold. FRIDAY, 30 Da choring and shoveled snow away from pig-pen doors, then cleaned out pens. Uncle Willie arrived from Windsor on noon train. Here in afternoon for a while. very nice day. looking rather soft at night. Breeze balmy. SATURDAY, 31 Da choring in forenoon, cleaned hen pens in afternoon. We three down to skate in afternoon. Uncle Willie up a while in afternoon. Uncle Jim came up to-night. soft day. sleighing about done on this line. Mr. North came to fix pump. Here for dinner. Didn't fix it on account of wind mill pump leaking water into the well. For more information on Clara Philp, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1904 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MEMORANDUM FROM 1903 == </pre> <p>This has been a very severe winter. Almost every day stormy and very cold. Thermometer been all way from zero to 36 degrees below. Saturday Feb 27 through the night was very heavy thunder and lightning and some rain. The following Sunday was quite soft. There was has been the greatest depth of snow this winter that had been known for years.</p> <p>The roads are as high as the fences and the snow is very deep in the fields.There is a good road on the river. Monday March 7 was the first mail from the south for about a week. There was scarce;y any traffic on the railroad the week before the seventh.</p> <p>July 1904 . Harry Lowes passed from first form to second with honors, at Arthur. Etta failed. Fred Gillie failed. Harry ranked third.</p> <p>Mr. Burrows put in 650 grafts for us this spring @ 3c a graft. He has had $10.00 and only 15 grafts are growing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 1904</span></h2> <p>Will and Da done up chores then Da took Will Walker home and then went up to see Uncle Richd. Ma and we children at Grandpa's for dinner Uncle Jim home. Ma took him down to the 4.44 train. very stormy foremoon quite fine afternoon. Trains all very late now on account of storms</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens all day. We thee children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very cold wind and little stormy this forenoon. Sharp and frosty.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8</span></h2> <p>Brock and I at Grandma's in afternoon. very stormy day, sharp cold wind, snowing hard at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 4 (4-362) 1904</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon Clara &amp; I washing fore, afternoon Robt took Clara to Drayton very bright day but cold thermometer 28 below zero</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (5-361)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring all day a little milder everything frosted over. I moping floor fore. Sarah Burrows here aft. little stormy at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Epiphany (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-360)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring all day and up to Richds evening with white {sow?) I churning,, some baking, and Ironing very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 7 1904</span></h2> <p>Robt choring all day I drove to Drayton aft. with 24lbs of butter @17c Harry &amp; Roy here for straw aft. rather fine forenoon, drifting and a little stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Robt. choring all day very heavy fall of soft snow Brock &amp; Celia at school I busy darning Clara came home with Burrows about six.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. very fine bright day. The snow is very deep on the roads and every where. Olive and I at Grandpa's at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 10 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma went down to Tom Hendersons for dinner. Home again about five. Then went to Rothsay to see May Gordon. Very fine day. not very cold. May had blood poisoning in her legs</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then took Clara to Drayton in afternoon beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon, then cleaned out hen pens. some snow falling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 13 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon and then drawing out manure in afternoon. Soft snow falling all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon then taking snow off sheep. house and barn, snow very deep on roof. terrible stormy day. Da to Drayton with Mr. Henry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure in afternoon and cleaning out pig pens. snowing all day. Nellie McKay died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 16 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure and cleaning pig pens and horse stable. Da went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara roads terrible bad. terrible stormy. Wm Gillrie died.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>We children at grandma's for supper. At home rest of day. bright day, but sharp</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, Clara got ride to Drayton with Chess Walker. Ma and Da at Nellie McKay's funeral, then at Grandpa's Philp, brought Violet home with them also cutter. beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 19 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring in morning, then drew out load of manure in afternoon and came up for we children to school. Strong last wind snowing. Violet here</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then ploughed road from sideroad in townline Mr. McEwing helped him and cleaning out horse. stable. soft snow falling all day. Violet here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da chorming in morning. Grandma walked up in morning and ma drove her home. She took worse through the night and ma went down about three. Da went for the doctor about five. Some better after that.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 22 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then he and Violet to Drayton in afternoon, and brought Clara home. Grandma some better. Soft, but rained steady from four to seven.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma went down to Grandma's in morning, then again in afternoon Grandma a little worse. Uncle Sam sent word to Uncle Jim. Mild in morning soft snow in eve.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Ma stayed Sat. night at grandma's and all day Sunday. Uncle Jim didn't come. Grandma not any better. Violet here. terrible stormy day. Da at Grandma's to night for a while. Mr. Lowry buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 23 1904</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim drove up Sunday Da choring in morning then took Uncle Jim to station. Ma stayed at Grandma's last night and all day to day. Violet and Clara here. Very sharp but bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma at Grandma's Clara and Violet baked bread and made butter. very stormy all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning In the afternoon drew out manure and took a jag of straw to Grandpa's. Ma there all day. Grandma some better. Beef ring supper at Tom Brett's. Some of us there. We are out of the Beef ring now. Beautiful day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 28 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning. Clara and Violet at Drayton. In the afternoon. Da over to Mr. McLavish to help raise the home. Grandma much better. Ma there all day. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took load of chop to Drayton in afternoon, Clara took Violet to Grandpa Philp's. Mable here for tea. Ma at grandma's some of the time to day then stayed all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, then took load out a load of chop in afternoon. Horses crowded, and up set load of chop. Brock and I to Drayton in aft noon. roads rather bad. Grandma a great deal better ma at home all day but went to grandma's in evening. Soft snow falling all afternoon. Da lost blanket and went as far as snow fence but did not get it. Uncle Willie came on night train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 31 1904</span></h2> <p>Clara and I at grandma's for dinner. Uncle Willie here {drawn circle with x through it} in afternoon and a while in the eve. At home rest of day. Soft snow falling all day but finer to wards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton in afternoon. very bright day but sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day and cleaning out pens. Herb Benson here for a while this evening. Uncle Willie here for an hour or so. Mr. North here for dinner. U. Willie at Drayton in evening to Masonic lodge. Very stormy in morning milder in aft.noon wo terrible stormy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 3 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. Brock and I down at grandma's for supper. terible stormy day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma and Uncle Willie at Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie here in evening. Very stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. I went to grandma's to help her get supper. Mr. Maxwell's there. Uncle Willie here in evening. Soft snow falling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 6 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring then went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Uncle Willie, Brock, and I at Drayton also. Trains blocked. Very soft day, raining in morning and very thick fog in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 7</span></h2> <p>Uncle Willie here for dinner. Ma and Brock down to grandma's in afternoon. Very mild and soft in forenoon but turned very stormy to-wards night. Olive 14 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out hen pens and pig pens. Clara at home. Ma at grandma's in evening. Bright but very sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY, 9 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring, then in afternoon took Clara to Drayton and Uncle Willie to station. Brought Jim Lowes back with him he stayed all night. Ma and Da and Jim Lowes over to Craigs at night. Bright but sharp little wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da choring. Jim Lowes here for dinner Da gave him Dick and the cutter. He went up to Gasses. bright but very sharp. Mr. Honor's sale.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring and taking seeds out of the barn and burning them. Ma up to grandpa Philps in aft.noon Da at Drayton at night. Ma down to grandma's. beautiful day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY, 12 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. jim Lowes came home with horses. Stayed all night. Brock and I went to carnival with Mr. MacDonalds got home about 12 o'clock. rather fine but cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da took Jim Lowes to station. Choring and went for Clara in evening. Da 41 years of age. Uncle Jim 31. strong east wind and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Brock, Clara, and I at grandma's for dinner and supper. rather fine in morning but turned stormy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 15 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Clara at home terrible stormy and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, then took Clara to Dayton in afternoon. very stormy, and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) WDNESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. bright but very sharp</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 18 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning up grain, Willie Walkers here in afternoon helping.Watt drawing out chop for us. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. east wind snow falling at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning up grain. Watt drawing out chop for us. lovely day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning up again. Watt drawing chop. Violet walked down to our place. Brock, Violet and I went down to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. beautiful day. sun shining lovely</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY,21 1904</span></h2> <p>Brock, Clara, and I at grandma's in afternoon. soft day. raining off and on all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da drove us to school in morning, came after us at night choring. terrible stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Da took us up to school in morning Ma took Clara to Drayton in afternoon, Da drawing out manure. storming in morning but calmed down some in afternoon. Da sold pigs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure Ma at grandma's in aft. very stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing out manure. Da at Drayton at night to lodge. rather fine day Jim Bready here {letter scribbled out} also</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing out manure rather fine day Jim Bready here {scribbles out letter} also Stanton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 27 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing out manure. Cleaned hen and pig pens. Ma, Brock and I went to Drayton for Clara. Mrs. Gordon stopped sewing for a while. Fine in forenoon, colder at night. Mr. and Miss Duncan here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Ma and Miss Duncan stayed at Grandma's for tea. {large space between end of sentence and beginning of new} Rest of us at home. very heavy thunder and lightening with quite a bit of rain in night. very foggy this morning quite soft all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat took our eight pigs to Drayton this forenoon. Had to change sides with horses, forcrowding. Ma done chores this afternoon. Storm from the east all day. very fine hand particles of snow and blowing in every hole. quite sharp lightening and one heavy clap of thunder tonight. not a cold day, but very disagreeable day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 1 1904</span></h2> <p>Da did some of the chores then went to help Mr. Henry load some of his furniture finished his chores when he came home. I took Miss Duncan home about four o'clock. Dad and Wat took 2 bags of turnips to Drayton at night. stormy in forenoon, but turned out quite fine in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pig pens in afternoon. Mr. Corbitt the assessor here in afternoon.Grandma up here for first time since she was sick. very fine forenoon, but duller and a raw windthis afternoon. heavy thunder and lightening with some rain through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Da took children up to school and doing the chores. Terrible stormy day. The snow blows into every crevice High wind. Very hard on our barn roof. getting colder towards night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 4 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. Then he and Wat. wired the rafters on to the 'plate' of the barn. Then Da drew some manure. Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. very nice fine day. very bright at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure all day. At home all day. now east wind blowing, but quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. kind of rain and sleet sometimes soft snow east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March, MONDAY, 7 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pens all day. little fall of rain this morning. got very foggy after dinner. quite soft, but turned colder towards night. Da and Ma married 22 years to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores then helped Wat. take two head of fat cattle to Drayton. Ma went down after dinner and gave him a ride home. Quite a stormy wind, but very bright at times. rather stormy at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9</span></h2> <pre>Da choring in forenoon then took Red Polly over to Isaah Mitchells in afternoon. very blustry at times, but quite bright. drifting a little to-day. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 10 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took black sow up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. lot of snow fall and very stormy all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pens and drew out some manure. cold east wind. stormy this forenoon, but quite fine this afternoon. no trains moving to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Olive and I took uo two bags chop to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. We three children at Drayton in afternoon. Cold wind, but very bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 13 1904</span></h2> <p>I drove Grandma up to church. Bob Gass and Maggie here for dinner and all afternoon lovely sunshine day. rather cold north wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores then took team up to Uncle Richds new home to thresh with herse power. cold bleak east wind and after dinner a terrible a blinding storm of snow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da got up about four o'clock this morning and done up the chores. then took team and went to thresh. Wat. done the chores at noon. gentle fall of snow this forenoon. quite fine this afternoon, but little colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 16 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Mrs. Drury here in afternoon to see about hay. quite windy, but very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Patrick's Day TUESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, till five o'clock, then a thick soft snow fell all night. not very cold. Daisy calved this morning heifer</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores in forenoon drawing out manure in afternoon drifting a little all day. not very cold. wind seems to be rising to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY, 19 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Ma and I finished Olive's red dress. Had been making it over. very foggy morning. started to snow and storm in forenoon. stormed nearly all afternoon. rather now cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Willie Fair and Norman Binning here in afternoon for tea. Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. lovely bright day. rather sharp wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon very nasty day. very stormy at times. not cold. rather like sleet in afternoon. Don Henderson's father buried to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 22 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens and drawing out manure in afternoon. very foggy all day, but cleared off toward evening. wind went from east to west and it is getting colder. little rain in afternoon. very heavy thunder and lightening with rain in night. Clara 19 years old.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took out a couple of loads of manure before dinner, then drew out some after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowed here in afternoon and for tea. Will Walker and Herb Page here in evening for their money. Willie got $8.00 Herb $4 for a week. beautiful day very bright and thawing quite a bit. roads getting pretty soft. Ad. Flath's sale.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores and finished drawing out manure, also cleaned out pens. He left here about five and walked to town for Brock's boot. Home about half past seven. fine all day, but pretty dull towards evening roads very soft. punched full of holes and cut off badly. Grandpa's cow calved. Eli Mitchell finished drawing Grandpa's 12 cords wood.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 25 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning. Then in afternoon took Clara back to sew with Mrs. Gordon. Roads bad. Heavy mist all day and rained quite hard to-wards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. In afternoon took over big board to make ladder to Mrs. Burrows. Blustry and windy. Charlie Hilborn here in evening. gave him $10.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>I walked up to Grandpa Philp's in the after. noon, and rode back with Uncle Richard. At home rest of day. Brock at grandpa for supper. Squalls off and on all day. Clara did not come home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 28 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then took grandpa a stoneboat load of straw. Brock and I up to Mrs. Hilborn's field to skate at night. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure in after-noon. Emptied manure house cleaned out pens Soft snow falling in forenoon but cleaned up some in after.noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and shovelling snow away from the door in after.noon. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Clara sick with the cold. fine day- Roads bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 31 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, then killed two of our pigs, also two of Mr. Burrows at their place.Henry Hazeltine here for dinner. Foggyall day. Roads very bad. Miss Green left.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and cutting up pigs. Salted meat and packed it away in afternoon Over to Frank Page's for sausage machine in evening. Raining in forenoon, foggy and dull all afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning and cleaned out pig-pens. Then at Drayton in afternoon. Ma at grandma's in evening . Strong west wind and very blustry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 3 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma, Brock, and I up to Grandpa Philp's in after. noon. Da over to Mr. Burrows. very bright, but strong north wind. Eleanor Walker home for Easter Holiday roads bare in some places.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da choring, and drew out two loads of manure in forenoon, then drawing out rest of manure in afternoon. beautiful day, but rather windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then tapped six trees and shovelling snow at back door in aft. noon Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon, I up at Frank Page's in afternoon. Beautiful day. roads bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 6 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, and put on Grandpa's clock cords. Cleaned out pig-pens in afternoon rather fine but spitting rain in evening Set out Dahlias, pansys, asters in boxes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning and shovelling snow in afternoon. I walked to Drayton in morning stayed at Mrs. Henderson's for dinner, came home in afternoon with grandpa. Very foggy in morning, cleared up in aft. noon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring, and shovelling snow off bank in morning. Then took jersey to Drayton in afternoon. strong east wind dull in morning. Rained very hard about five.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 9 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning and salted meat. Went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Brought calf home from grandpa's. rather fine in morning, thunder shower at noon, dull at times in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da up to grandpa's in afternoon with cart. Ma and Brock at grandpa's in afternoon. soft snow falling all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton. got home about one. Went up to Rothsay in afternoon. got 50 lbs Milverton flour, in to see grandpa Philp. grandma up here all day working at "Comferter." Miss Smilie teacher. Soft snow fell through night. Dull all day. Raining at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 12 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pns all day Grandma here working and "Comferter" Cold wind all day. snowing some.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, Went to drayton in afternoon with cart. Grandma here working at "Comferter". Dull at times, flurries of snow. Charlie Hilborn here are night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took over chop to Mr. Hirborns, Ma and Da at Mr. Duncan's at night. grandma here working at "Comferter". Snowing in morning, but cleared up in afternoon bright. Heavy frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 15 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning. Mr. Henry here for seed oats. Gone to Hilborns for chop and took more over. Grandma up in afternoon. finished "Comferters." Very stormy day. snowing. East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Mr. Corbett here for dinner. Da took over chop to Mr. Hilborns. Ma, Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. Brought Clara home. Brock walked home. Brock and Clara at grandpa's at night. Roads rather bad. Bright but very cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock, and I at grandma's this afternoon. Clara, and I stayed for supper. nice day, but not very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Da and Clara went to Drayton in afternoon with team. Got horses show shod. Wilmott brought over bags of oats. fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Then at Drayton show in afternoon, got "Mark" shod. terrible cold stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da took over Grace, Bute, and heifer over to moore-field. Watt helped. Harry and Charlie took Danie over. Da choring in the afternoon. Annie and Willie over in evening. very stormy in morning, but cleared up to-wards noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 21 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. hung up meat. beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, and chopping ice in front of door. Ma at Mr. J Riches in afternoon. east wind, but fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Fanned up Timothy, and seed oats, in afternoon. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 24 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock at grandma's for supper. I down in afternoon. Raining off and on all day. Heavy fog at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Went to Drayton in afternoon, got Dick shod and got clover seed from J. Riches. Paid Mr. Fisher for Dick. rather cold and raw but dry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da choring and filling up drain. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 27 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores in morning then took over three pigs to Moorefield. Ma went to Grandpa Philp's for dinner and also down to see Nell Gordon. Da cleaned up oats in aft. noon over to R. Lowes for goosewheat. Isiah Mitchell here fore white pig. Jas Tucker married. fine day- east wind</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da down with the waggon. Enpressed oats to Joe McCulley. Da down at Drayton at night. Nell Gordon married to Andy Anderson. Little showers of rain off and on all day. dull and rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da choring yester in morning. Took up load of shingles from Drayton to grandpa Philp's in afternoon. rather dull. raining off and on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 30 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores, then helped Watt take down two head of cattle in morning. Brock and I down in afternoon for Clara. Her last day at sewing. Da went to meet Uncle Jim at night. Showers now and then. Clara got new hat $1.35</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Jack Allen walked out for breakfast, had dinner and went up to Rothsay and back with Da Uncle Jim here for dinner. We at Grandma's for tea. Ma up to Uncle Richds in evening very fine afternoon. a little misty in forenoon. had strawberries for tea. Grandpa Philps cow very sick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Da started to work on land. cultivated and sowed wheat above Poplars on turnip ground. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's after tea. Their cow no better. Mr. Pickel in to see "Carrie" at noon. very fine day. quite warm in afternoon. Ma and Brock did chores in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 3 1904</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed wheat, then cultivating field over from house (for barley). Da went up to help fan up barley at Uncle Rich's at night. very hot Dr. Pickel up to see Grandpa's cow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Ma done the chores then went up for barley and sowed it also harrowed it. I at Drayton in forenoon. Violet here for tea, then Olive and I drove her home. Grandpa Philp's cow died to-day. very warm all day. (hot for this time.) "Elsie" colt 2 years old to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Da went back on other place to cultivate. Ground none to fit. Jim Bready here for dinner on his first round. Travelling, {large space between words} this year. terrible hot day. not {arrow up- writer forgot word} much wind to-day. looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 6 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished cultivating first field on other place and worked up some ground in little patch in front for potatoes. Ma and Brock over to Graveyard in evening very warm day. ground works hard. Ma 41 years old. Da put young cattle out to brush this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da sowed the barley on other place (14 acres) and planted a few potatoes. Mr. Pickel here in evening to see "Mollie." Olive and Brock at Frayton in afternoon. quite warm and looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I at bush for flowers in afternoon. Mr. Craig here for dinner. quite fine till about four o'clock then nice little shower. cloudy with little rain in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 9 1904</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed what he sowed on Saturday. Then after dinner went to back field to cultivate quite showery this forenoon, but colder this afternoon, and quite fine. frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating on back field this forenoon, sowing oats, and barley (mixed) in afternoon. Mr. J. Henderson and Janet here for a while in afternoon. Cloudy all day. little splatter of rain at times. quite cool towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating in forenoon, sowing in afternoon Finished sowing the 14 acres to-night. rather dull this forenoon. quite bright in afternoon, cool. strong breeze. fine day for horses. cows went to grass.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 12 1904</span></h2> <p>Da went back and harrowed what he sowed yesterday. Came up and went back back behind Poplars to cultivate. Over to Mr. Shorts in evening. Jim Bready here. Ma, Brock and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon Fine day. good breeze. looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating this forenoon and sowing pease this afternoon. Harrowed it before he came up. Da has about 49 acres in to-night. Olive, Brock, and I up to Grandma Philp's in after-noon. quite heavy shower about five o'clock little showers on in evening. very warm at times. good breeze in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Da ploughed what he didn't get done in fall in field back of Polpars also sowed and harrowed it. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Drizzling rain all forenoon. fine in afternoon. quite cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 15 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children at Grandma's this afternoon. cloudy all day and quite cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod behind Poplars, all day. Jim Kitley's oldest boy (8 yrs) got killed with Quinns roller. J. Craig here in evening for four bags barley. very fine day for plowing. quite cold. misting at times. Milk waggon started this morning. going every other day. very heavy frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Bill Barry came here to build line-fence between Mr. Ewing and us. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. We cleaned two bed-rooms to-day. quite fine all day. very warm at times. Bill cutting and sharpening stakes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 18 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowed till about ten o'clock, then came in tagged sheep in afternoon. and cleaned pens. raining all day. heavier at night. Da drove Bill home about five o'clock and brought 50 lbs. of Wilverton. Bill was cutting stakes till rain came on.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da went back to bush and raised some Maple trees, before dinner. After dinner brought them up and filled in gaps along road. Jim Bready here. Da brought cow "Fancy" up from bush she calved there. misty, foggy, forenoon, clearer in afternoon Da planted some trees to-night. but very dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da went back to bush and raised some little trees and planted them in afternoon. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. very windy. quite fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY, 21 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing back of Poplars. Dove to Drayton at eight, Bill Barry here at fence to-day. Mr. Burrows grafting in afternoon. Ma, Brock, and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Old Mr. Ridd buried. very fine day. quite hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da walked over to track in forenoon. Olive and I up to see Mabel in afternoon. threatening rain all forenoon, quite heavy showers in afternoon. very heavy rain at night; with heavy thunder and lightening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Da picking stones off meadow on other place. Mr. Burrows here grafting. little shower at noon. good strong wind. quite hot in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May VICTORIA DAY (DOMINION) TUESDAY, 24 1904</span></h2> <pre>Da went back and disced his seven acres back of Poplars. Bill Barry came to build fence. Da harrowed, the sod. Olive and I drove to Drayton and stayed with Maude Pallock over night. and went to hear 'The Finger of Scorn. quite bright. all day, nice breeze duller towards evening. We papered kitchen. </pre> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Da finished seeding to-day and harrowed it over. Bill Barry driving stakes. hot-day. very sultry at night. very strong breeze. A young Workman drowned at Riverbank.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating the corn patch and the little patch on other place. Jim Bready here. Bill Barry here fencing. very hot about middle of day. threatening rain all day. very bright heavy rain came on about five o'clock raining steady all evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May, FRIDAY, 27 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill sharpening stakes in the chip yard this forenoon. Bill working on line in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da drawing brush out of orchard and piling it up in afternoon. fine and bright, but cold. little showers at tea-time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Da picking stone off the meadow behind the Poplars. Bill building fine fence. Ma and Brock over to Grave-yard in afternoon Da went to Drayton after tea with team for a barrel of salt and cool oil. strong wind, hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. Ma &amp; we girls up to church in morning. Mr. E.H. Webber and Mark here for dinner. looked like rain in morning but Grandpa Philp not well. cleared off and was a lovely day. Miss Duncan and her father called in this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 30 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure in forenoon on to little patch in front: plowed it and harrowed it this afternoon and evening. Bill finished fine fence and started fence between two fields below orchard. fine all day but looked like rain this morning. Johnny Griffin died. rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Da took heifer down to Char. Stephenson's in morning. Then working at little patch and other patch on other place. Sowed mangels here in front; Went up to see Grandpa Philp and Bill went home. Bill working at fence. very cold strong wind all day. quite heavy rain all evening. Grandpa Philp not feeling well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. showery forenoon. brighter in afternoon but very dull and wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 2 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring round all day. Jim Bready here. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp. He is very weak.. dull all day. very heavy rain after dinner. showery in forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Old Mr. McNab buried to-day. Da drew out some manure out of the barn yard. getting ready for the wind-mill pipes to be run. Will Barry came after dinner to fence. Da up to see Grandpa Philp.very dull all forenoon. cleared at noon and came out very hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill gettting somemore stakes for fence. Bill finished that fence between the two fields. Ma &amp; Brock up to see Grandpa and took Bill home. Da drawing out manure out root ground up clay to pot under big tank. Olive &amp; I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night for wire. very dull morning. finer afternoon quite sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 5 1904</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson came out for dinner. Da and Tom up to Grandpa Philps in afternoon. Da and Ma up at night. Uncle Willie 36 yrs. old. very sultry but quite a breeze. Grandpa very weak. Takes scarcely any nourishment shaking of his feet stopped.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure on to root ground in forenoon. plowing some for potatoes in afternoon. scuffled the early potatoes in evening. Bill Barry and Hank McLaughlan here building fence on other place. Da gone up to help put Grandpa to bed. Mrs. Burrows and I up to see him this afternoon. sultry forenoon. cooler and not so bright after dinner. Gavin Montgomery here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed the potato ground. Then drawing out manure on to root ground. Da &amp; Herb fencing all day. stayed all night Da gone to Grandpa Philp's to-night. rather dull all day. quite cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning up old barn bottom for boys to run the fence. Bill &amp; Herb worked till noon. then went home after dinner. Da went to town in forenoon for some piping for wind mill. Over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon helping move old log house. heavy rain just at noon sort of a drizzle-drazzle day. Up to see Grandpa. He not nearly {finishes sentence on bottom line, and proceeds to make small reference to weather at end of line} cool evening as well as the night before</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Henry Heseltine here all day diggin for the windmill pipes but Weber never came Bill &amp; Herb finished fencing on other place to-night Built {large space between words} rods with what he done on this place. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Andrew Matchett here for led and took a pig to Rothsay for Henry from here quite fine at times. misty at times. Da up to Grandpa Philps at night (Roy Green) Leo Greens son buried. age 14. appendicitis.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da went over to H. Hilborn's in morning to help move house. May Gordon came for him about {indecipherable} thought. Grandpa was sinking but he rallied. Ma &amp; Aunt Emma went up about eleven o'clock. Came home after dinner. Da went to Drayton for a water trough. Every one of us up to Rothsay at-night to see Aunt Eleanor. She drived on night train. Da stayed all night. We came home about ten. very fine day, cool wind. Grandpa very weak but can hear {abbreviation to missing word} well and speak a little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 11 1904</span></h2> <p>Da came home from Rothsay before breakfast. Worked the potato ground over again in forenoon. Ma and he cut the potatoes after dinner and we all helped to plant them. Had 10 rows and a piece. Da sowed a few turnips after supper then brought "Maud" of other place and went up to Rothsay. Ma, Olive, &amp; Brock at town after tea. Ms. Webber &amp; his father-in-lae here laying pipes in afternoon. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Da came home about eleven this morning. Grandpa just about the same. Wad Gordon &amp; Mrs. in for a while this forenoon. Mr. Duncan here in evening Da &amp; Ma went to Rothsay after tea. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da made trellis for wild cucumbers, then went over to spring {looth?} corn ground. Washed sheep in afternoon then hoed sow. thistle till milking time. I at Drayton in morning for wind mill supplies. Jack Allen here for dinner. very hot day. very heavy rain just after milking time with quite bit of hail. Da stayed all night at Rothsay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da spreading pile of manure in turnip field till noon. Mr. Job Roger came at noon to finish windmill. got along very well, laying pipes &amp; fitting taps. Ma helping. Up to Rothsay till twelve o'clock (night) very heavy rain at noon. cleared up and was bright, hot afternoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15</span></h2> <p>Da helping Mr. Roger set up the tank and filling in drains in afternoon with Motor. and went up again at night. very fine day. good wind. Wind mill filled tank full. Started to pump about eleven o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da took me to station. gone to O.A. College on excursion had a nice time. Jim Bready herer. Da drawing out manure after he came home. on to turnip ground. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Olive and Brock met me at station at night. Ma stayed up at Rothsay all night. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 17 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day on to turnip ground. Fixed check valve on pipe at noon, where engine draws water. Olive and I up to Rothsay after supper. Grandpa not out of bed till about seven at night and much weaker. Da did not go up tonight. Wilmot Drewery blasting some stone on other place at night. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da doing Grandpa Philps roadwork. He and Henry Heseltine sheared the sheep after tea. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day. Da did not go to Rothsay at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>O.B. Henry &amp; Leo Fisher herre to see leaking trough. Ma &amp; Brock up to Rothsay in afternoon. Da stayed up all night. S. Burrows here in evening. very warm day. automobile came from 10th con, and went up the {concession?} road. first I ever saw.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 20 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on root ground till about four o'clock, then went to Drayton to see about trough and got Dick shod on front feet. Went up to Rothsay at night. very warm till noon then little shower but came on quite heavily about three o'clock very sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing the root ground tonight. I up to Rothsay in morning. Grandpa put in bad night, nearly gone a couple of times. Da gone up to stay tonight: little shower this morning and very sultry. good breeze and bright afternoon. heavy rain at milking time. storm mud. have been very heavy down south.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da turned furrow on tile at road then plowed and harrowed rape patch. Sowed the rape and harrowed it then harrowed turnip patch. Gone up to Grandpa's to stay up all night. very fine day, cool wind looking like frost. Orton's birthday. would have been 8 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 23 {drawn star beside date} 1904</span></h2> <p>Grandpa Philp died about half past five this morning. Da had stayed up all night and was gone half an hour when he died. Da went up after breakfast to help lay him out then he and Uncle Richd went to Drayton. Da down town for funeral cards at night and went up to stay all night. Ma, Olive, &amp; I up to Rathsay in afternoon. Violet came home with us. very fine day. strong wind and hot. Jim Bready there.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Da choring and 'dipped' the little white pigs. Went to Drayton after tea, then Ma, Violet, and he went up to Rothsay. very warm day. few drops rain at night. Ma and Brock at Drayton in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Grandpa Philp buried today. Went to E. Church then on to Victoria Cemetry between 70 and eighty rigs followed corpse. little shower this forenoon but turned out fine. Da up to hear Grandpa's Will read after the funeral.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 26 1904</span></h2> <p>At home all day. rather misty and foggy. cool. in morning, but cleared off and was bright. strong breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Da and Roy working on turnip ground all day. Da ridged up about thirty drills and sowed them after tea. Ma, Olive, and I up to Miss Stone's in evening. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>I went to town for turnip seed. Da finished ridging up turnips and sowed the turnips and the rape below thje turnips next to ditch. Aunt Catty and Violet went back to Island F. again. Da warned out hands to do road work at noon. very fine day, but looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 29 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and loaded up water trough. Taking it down to get lined. Went to Drayton after dinner to get the team shod. Also took the wool with him. Settled up some of Grandpa Philp's business. Went up to Uncle Richd for gravel box. rather dull forenoon. little shower in afternoon, and another about milking time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Started roadwork to-day. Percy McEwring here for dinner. Jim Bready here. Da up to Rothsay at night. fine afternoon very heavy rain with hail, thunder and lightening after dinner. little cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da doing road work all day. Percy McEwring driving our team. He and Bill Barry and Jimmie Anderson here for dinner. Very heavy rain this afternoon colder and misty Old Burrows got our horse and buggy to go to Raymond's for bees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 2 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished doing road-work. Drawing clay from Hilborn's hill and widening road in hallow. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Duncan came over after tea. Brock and I cleaned out one hen house. fine, bright day, but cool wind. Percy McEwring 21 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Ma Miss Duncan, Olive, and I up to church in forenoon. At Grandma's in evening. very bright day, but cool wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing all day in those turnips in front of house. Ma up to Miss Stone's for Aunt Eleanor then they took Miss Duncan home after tea. little shower at noon. heavy rain at milking time. sultry in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESAY, 5 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton before dinner. Then Da scuffled the potatoes and what turnips are up. Da hoed garden potatoes and beans. Went to mill for grist after tea, then leveling some sods in front of the place. Ma Aunt Eleanor and Brock at town in afternoon. got crate straw berries $1.7. very fine day and pretty hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Da went to Drayton for the water. trough which was being lined. Filling in drains round the barn in afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and I up to Miss Stones and round by Rothsay this evening. quite heavy rain in morning looking like rain at night. very hot and sultry. Da and Ma over to see Hilda Lowes in evening. Mrs. Flath &amp; Morrow of Arthur operated for appendicitis. She came through operation all right.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow (on other place) all day. Ma and Aunt Eleanor over at Burrows in afternoon. Jim Bready here. Olive and I over to see how Hilda is She died at 20 minutes past eleven o'clock this morning. They could get no passage through her bowels. She was 9 years 8 months old. Aunt Emma and Mabel here in evening very fine day: quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, FRIDAY, 8 1904</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow, in forenoon. Ma and Aunt Eleanor went to Drayton this forenoon to see Maria Flath and to get horse shod. Da Hoeing and scuffling turnips in afternoon. very fine day strong breeze. Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Da hoed five rows of turnips At Hilda Lowes funeral in afternoon. Olive, Brock, and I over in morning. I stayed and minded children while they went to funeral (Brett H) Ma came for me after tea. We called to hear how Elsie Ward came through operation. very heavy rain on about ten o'clock. rained very hard in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Sarah Burrows here for dinner. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. Olive and I took Aunt Eleanor up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea fine all day, but rather damp air.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 11 1904</span></h2> <p>Da moving round little trees all day. afternoon Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Finished hoeing turnips in forenoon. very fine day. We washed big washing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Da finished mowing round little trees and cut with the old mower the grass in front. Aunt Eleanor, Aunt Emma, and Mary here after tea. Will and Annie Craig here in evening terrible rain this morning till nine o'clock. fair the rest of the day. quite a lot cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da mowing grass in orchard and put it up in cock this afternoon and evening. Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Olive and I over to see Miss Duncan and team this afternoon. Miss Duncan sent word away accepting a school at Madoc very fine day, but cool in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Uncle Richard moved Grandma Philp's body from the Old English Cemetry down to Victoria. E. E. Dales helped them. Got through about three o'clock Da mowing in the orchard all evening Mr Bready here for dinner. hot forenoon. little mist of rain in afternoon and spitting in evening. Heard Old Mr. Wm Allen was dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Da finished mowing orchard with scythe the then cut little piece below orchard and calf pasture with old mower. Ma and I went from here about half past nine, over to see Mrs. Charlie Woody and then round by Dick Lowes for dinner. Home about four o'clock. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds with pig very fine day with very high wind. looked like rain in morning. Olive baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry drawing in the little bits of hay that had been out. Ma and Brock drove Bill as far as Miss Stone's in evening. Ma went to Drayton for a new Deering Mower, and brought a hundred of flour also. Caught a stray swarm of bees in afternoon. Hived them into a box and turned it up side down in a board. very fine day. good strong wind. Heard Johnny Craig fell from an elevator at Regina and got hurt!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 17 1904</span></h2> <p>Brock 11 years old. {written slanted on left side of page} At home all day till evening then Da and Ma down to see Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. At six o'clock tonight the thermometer stood at 100. It was a very good wind but very hot and sultry. good breeze sprang up about nine to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill putting new mower together. Art Chapman and Wad Gordon helping. Started to cut in field next to J. Walker raked and put up what was cut before dinner. Mr. R. J. Kemp called this evening Da and Will went to Drayton at night New mower went fine. very hot day. Thermometer stood at 102 at six o'clock to-night Olive not feeling very well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting that field and raked it before dinner. He and Bill finished putting it up this afternoon and evening. quite warm forenoon, but quite a bit cooler to-night. Jack Allen went out west {side thought using { symbol} Brock at Drayton this forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 20 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drawing hay all day. Brock drove horse to draw off. I went up for Miss Stone this morning then Ma, Olive, and her at Drayton in afternoon. Olive drove her home Brock went to Drayton for new hay fork rope. Men had big trouble with new rope twisting. very fine day. with good breeze cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill filled driving-house loft. then drawing into farm. Jim Bready here on his last round. little sprinkle of rain this morning, but turned out quite fine. Had raspberries for first time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Finished drawing hay out of field next to Walker then started to cut back of Poplars. Bill mowing fence corners. Raked some after dinnr and put up what was raked. Ma took Olive to station this morning She gone to Guelph. quite fine all day. but looking like rain in evening. Bibbie Wilson here for straw for C. Stephenson</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 23 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens then scuffled a few turnips. He and Brock hoeing. Da banked up the potatoes after tea. Roy oiled the wind mills to-night. little rain falling almost all day, but not enough to stop work. dull and cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Ma, Brock, and I up to church in morning Uncle Benson here for tea. quite cool in morning. rather cloudy looking like rain in evening. hot in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill {^ sign} Barry and Brock hoeing turnips till noon then cutting and putting up hay back of Poplars. I went up to Miss Stones for Goose. berries. Mr. Craig here in evening for grain. very nice day rather cloudy at times. little rain in the night. very still day wind mills barely moved.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 26 1904</span></h2> <p>Bill and Brock worked {^ sign} till noon at turnips Da worked till about nine o'clock then went out and finished cutting and raked up what hay was down Then he and Bill put it all up this afternoon. very fine day with little more breeze than yesterday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill hoeing till nine o'clock then went over on other place and cut hay till noon. Raking and putting it up till about five o'clock. Came on a little rain, but a big storm went round. Hoeing after tea. Brock at Drayton in morning. Got terrible black about half. past seven. Very fine lightening, but not much thunder. Quite a big rain. It was a very wild looking night for a while.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Bill went home with Johnny Brooks this morning. Da cleaned out pens then hoeing turnips till milking time. Finished the turnips. He and Ma paris greened the field potatoes after tea. Dave Corbett called in to see hogs. Dull forenoon, but cleared off in afternoon. Thundered quite heavily all night, raining when we got up this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 29 1904</span></h2> <p>Da went out and finished cutting on other place, this forenoon. Bill came and they were raking and putting it up all afternoon, and evening. I drove Mrs. Bill Barry and Hattee Holmes home after tea. They had been here berry picking. Ma went down to meet Olive She came home from Guelph. Had a fine time. very fine day. quite cool, but bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Percy and Ross McEwing and their team here drawing hay off other place and staking it between house and barn. Bill Barry drove our team. Ma and Isaac Hilborn on stack. Left about a couple of loads in field. Ma and Brock left Bill part way home. Sandy Loan here at noon. Ma and Uncle Rich'd went to Drayton at night about Grandpa Philp's business. very fine all day, but looking like rain on in afternoon. Mr. Worth called in for a few minutes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to Miss Stone's after tea Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. She has a very sore eye. a couple of little showers this forenoon, but good wind this afternoon dried it off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 1 1904</span></h2> <p>We finished haying to-day. Mr McEwings team and three men helping also Mr. Jack Walker this afternoon. Bill Barry here. Mrs. Walker and Alvin here this evening. We built two stacks in yard to day, and put the last two loads in the barn. very fine day, good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Ross came up after his waggon and helped unload the two loads in the barn. Ma and Bill raked down the hay stacks and fixing round them. Then took some straw up to Miss Stone's and over to Rothsay with Bill in afternoon. I went up for Miss Stone this forenoon and she and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Ma &amp; Uncle Rich'd at Drayton in after evening. Ma round by Mr. Duncans. Dull forenoon bright afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and May Gordon gone to Leland F.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da brought hay rake off other place, then helping Mat. at the hay all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 4 (214-149) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da over helping Mat finish haying this forenoon. Then Bill Barry came over and they filled up some chop and went to Drayton with it in afternoon. Brock drove Bill part way home after tea. very fine day. quite a good breeze</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5 (218-148)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling turnips and hoeing some all day. Olive and I picking berries this forenoon. Ma paris-greening field potatoes. very fine day. good breeze. quite warm. Ma went back for Bid.{^ sign} afternoon. She calved on other place</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (219-147)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night for twine. very fine day. cool wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 7 (220-146) 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma Olive and I up to English Church this morning. At home rest of day. quite fine forenoon, but cool wind. heavy rain this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (221-145)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock took "Femie" fat cow, over to Moorefield, then got out binder before dinner Started to cut barley next to sideroad. shocked barley after tea. Olive and I down to see Winnie after tea. very fine day. good breeze. at Berry Bush in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (222-144)</span></h2> <p>Da chored round for an hour then went out and shocked up barley, then finished cutting the barley. Put it all up this afternoon and evening. Olive and I at Drayton this morning. Mary Philp here this afternoon. frost last in night. quite fine day, but looking a little rain. Dick Henderson and Polly Oxby married at the farm, at three o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 10 (223-143) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da single ploughed the summer fallow on other place to-day. Da rode "Mollie" over to Javier Montgomerys after tea. Olive up to see Minnie Walker this afternoon big thunder storm and rain came on about ten o'clock forenoon little rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (224-142)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing turnips and sow thistle patches all day. Ma, Olive and I at Berry bush in afternoon. Brock and Grandpa over at Uncle Benson all day. I went to Drayton after tea for Maude and Beckie Pallock dull misty forenoon, but turned out very fine in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (225-141)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing over rails and trash from fence {^ sign} on other place all day. Olive, Beckie , Maude and I up to Rothsay in afteroon Then took the girls home after tea. very fine day, but looking rain at night. quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 13 (226-140) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned pens and trimming spruce trees, between the rains. Had quite heavy shower at breakfast, and a very heavy rain after dinner. terrible heavy thunder and very sharp lightening , rumblings of thunder all day Uncle Jim came to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (227-139)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner At home all day. very foggy morning, but cleared off and was very fine. rather cool wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15 (228-138)</span></h2> <p>Da over helping Bensons boys build raise their barn. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Marie Black came here after tea, to stay all night looking like rain and thundering. It rained through the night. very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 16 (229-137) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da gone over to Bensons again to-day. John Walker went with him. Olive and I took Marie home after tea. Heavy rain about milking time this morning. Quite a shower his afternoon , with heavy thuner and lightening. quite foggy at night and cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (230-136)</span></h2> <p>John Walker came up for some oats. then Da cleaned out the pens. Drawing rails up to the house in afternoon. A.S. Loan called this afternoon. Da went to Drayton to-night. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (231-135)</span></h2> <p>Percy, Ross and team here till noon drawing barley. Ma and Mr. McEwing finished drawing it at milking time then down helping McEwing shock barley. John Walker here till noon. Mrs. Bill Pallock and Mrs. Logie here all day. very fine day. Barley in good shape.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 19 (232-134) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing rails to house till milk-ing time, then helping John Walker draw his barley. Ma and Grandma over to Mr. McLennans for dinner. quite fine forenoon, but turned very dull with rain east wind. Started to rain after milking. I picked wild plums to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (233-133)</span></h2> <p>Da up to Uncle Richds with Old Jam. Sow in forenoon. Threshing at Isaac Hilborns all afternoon. Down to Drayton at night. very dull forenoon. misting at times. very heavy rain through night and this morning about milking time. Cleared off this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (234-132)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down about ten o'clock, stayed for dinner and till three o'clock. Mr. F. Page amd Mr. I. Craig here for tea. Ma, Brock and I up to Uncle Rich'ds for an hour or so. very fine day, quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 22 (235-131) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da loaded 8 {forgotten number placed above line a bit} hogs and took them over to Moorefield this forenoon. Took grist of chop to Drayton in afternoon. George brought Miss Duncan over here to-night. terrible heavy rain about milking time this morning. very fine rest of day. quite a frost through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (236-130)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing rails from other place in forenoon. Cutting Spring wheat in afternoon Has to cut it all one way. Miss North came here about eleven o'clock stayed for dinner and went up to Dave Corbett's with Ma and Miss Duncan this afternoon. Mr. North here for tea. Olive and I drove Miss Duncan home to-night. very fine day. quite hot in middle of day. Will Walker started for Carberry, Man. On an excursion.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (237-129)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry shocked at the wheat till the dew went off, them Da finished cutting it at noon. Shocked the rest after dinner, then went to cut oats in summer fallow field. very fine day, but looking a little like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 25 (238-128) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cutting oats till noon. Quite a shower at dinner time. Went out about three this afternoon and cut till seven o'clock. Bill shocking it. Da and Bill gone over to a flax bee at Mr. Craig's after tea. Tea. man, Mr. Fielding called here to night. very dull forenoon. very strong wind all afternoon and evening. quite cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (226-127)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting oats in back field on other place. Bill shocking. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Aunt Eleanor came here to-night. very fine day. quite strong wind and quite cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (240-126)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting on other place at noon then went back and he and Bill shocked up what was down. Then they went back and started to cut oats back of Poplars. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and Brock at Drayton this afternoon. Mad Gordon here for dinner. Mrs.Coulter (Joe Gordon) died this morning. very fine day rather cool breeze. not looking so fine to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 28 (241-125) 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma and Aunt Eleanor went to the grave-yard this forenoon. Johnny Wells here for dinner. Minnie Noecker and her mother here to see Auntie for a while this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich here this afternoon and for tea. Ma and Auntie over to Mr. Craig's this evening with Willie's Kodak very fine day. strong wind, but looking like rain to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (242-124)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill cutting and stooking oats behing Poplars till noon. Then drew Loose wheat and one load of oats off other place. Da over to Drewry's , but didn't see any men. Ma Aunt Eleanor and I drove to Mrs. Wm. Coulter's funeral off noon train/ Auntie went home with Aunt Emma. very fine day , but cool breeze. Fine harvest day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (243-123)</span></h2> <p>Mr. McEwing came up after breakfast and Da and Bill took team and went to help draw his barley. Aunt Eleanor started for Los Angeles via, London. Uncle Richd took her to station. very fine day , but looking like rain. beautiful day for harvesting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 31 (244-122) 1904</span></h2> <p>Mr. McEwing and Ross here with their team also Lony Lunz, and drew the first oat field off other place. Drew four loads out of field next to bush back field after tea {"back field after tea" written ontop of scribbled out line} Came in with last load about nine o'clock. very dull for a while this forenoon, but cleared off and turned out a very fine day. looking like rain to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 1 (245-121)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill down to Mr. McEwing's threshing till about three o'clock then Da took team to Drayton to get them shod. just got three shoes on Carrie, Mr. Jarneau very busy. Bill went with Da to Drayton and went home from there. very sultry day. foggy all day and very dull. enough rain early in morning to stop Mr. Webber called in evening. ( harvesting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (246-120)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and straightened up drivinghouse in forenoon. Drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill and putting it in front of 16' space doors. Young Waters here in evening for Spavin Cure. very sultry day, thundering at noon, breeze sprang up was very hot till milking time, Quite a little shower then very foggy forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 3 (247-119) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Percy cutting with two binders, back of Polpars. finished at noon. Ross and Bill Barry stooking after dinner , Da and Bill and team drawing in at McEwing's. Olive &amp; Ma drove Bill part way home. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, but very windy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (248-118)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to Bob. Gass's this afternoon. very fine day . a little dull in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 (249-117)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry drawing in all day at Mr. McEwing's . I went to Drayton to meet noon train. Got word from Mr. Bready for Ma to go to Toronto. dull in morning, but turned out very fine. Mr. Craig here for bag of oats.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 6 (250-116) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drawing in at Mr. McEwing's all day. I took Ma to station this morning. She gone to Toronto Exhibition, and staying at Jim Bready's. Had company down with Annie Craig. very fine day. quite cool in morning. very warm for spells this afternoon. finished harvest</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (151-115)</span></h2> <p>Mr McEwing's three men and two teams here to-day. Also Jack Walker and Wat Burrows and our team and Bill barry. finished drawing oats off other place and finished oats back Poplars about five o'clock. Little shower then. Had tea, then Da did chores. Mrs. J Walker stayed with me to-day. Bill Barry went home. quite sultry in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (252-114)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill, all day, and filling it in round big tank and in 16 ft. space. I at Drayton in afternoon. very dull all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 9 (253-113) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da brought up a load of clay, then at Mr. McEwings till noon. Da and I up to Old Mr. John Corbett's funeral. Home about three o'clock, then Da at McEwing's till about nine o'clock. McEwing's finished harvest to-day. very fine bright day.flies bad on horses.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (254-112)</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children taking up the field potatoes in forenoon. Da picked them over out of waggon and put them into roothouse. Where the tops of potatoes were dead. there was a terrible lot rotten. Ma came home at noon. Mr. McEwing drove her out from Drayton. Had a fine time. Da at Drayton at night. very fine from about eleven o'clock. very foggy for a while in morn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (255-111)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone this afternoon. Strong wind, quite sultry started to rain about six o'clock. rained quite a shower in night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 12 (256-110) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da gang {dot in middle} plowing all day in first field on other place. Used three horses. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. Ma called to see Mrs. Burrows. She fell getting off train last Friday night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (257-109)</span></h2> <p>Da gang. plowing all day. very fine day, strong east wind. Old Mr. Tom Mitchell {^ sign} is very sick. little frost this morning</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (158-108)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up barn floor then cleaned up a grist of chop and went to Drayton, got Wallie and Dick shod. Brought home 3 baskets Tomatoes, 3g Peaches and 2g Plums, which came from Guelph. very dull cold day. rained steadily from six oclock in morning till ten. Lot word Joe Chambers and Rachel Longmine were to be married to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 15 (259-107) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da over to H. Hilborn's this morning then gang. plowing till noon. Charlie came over after dinner and saved up all olf rails and old timbers. finished about five. Hosheal Hilborn, Wat, and Mr. McEwing helping. very fine day. cold morning Da piling wood in wood house at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (260-106)</span></h2> <p>Da gang {dot in middle} all day on other place Piling wood after supper, into wood shed. Dave Corbett here to see lambs and hogs. Ma presering peaches. {starts on new line} quite fine day till about five then got quite dull and looking like rain. {new line, starts sentence halfway through page} very riany day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (261-105</span></h2> <p>Da finished gang {dot in middle} plowing at noon then harrowed it over in afternoon. Brock at Drayton this forenoon for coal oil. Ma and Olive at Drayton this afternoon. Mrs. Jack Walker here this evening asking me to help her get ready to thresh. beautiful day. quite hot this forenoon and this bad on horses. good breeze this afternoon. Mrs. Leo Bell died in Rothsay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 18 (262-104) 1904</span></h2> <p>We at Grandma's this afternoon. Hewrb Page here. {starts new line} very dull rather misty towards evening.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (263-103)</span></h2> <p>Da took four hogs and some lambs over to Moorefield in forenoon. He and Ma at Mrs. Leo Bell's funeral in afternoon. Bill Barry came here to stay all night. {large space between end of sentence and beginning of next} I down helping Mrs. J. Walker bake for a threshing. {starts new line middle of page} very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (264-102)</span></h2> <p>Da started to gang- plow back of Polpars Bill Barry at John Walker's threshing till about four o'clock then started to work on fence from house up to side road. along the sideroad I helping Mrs. Walker all day. very misty and foggy but came on a heavy rain in forenoon. cleared off this afternoon and turned very cool. looking like {finishing sentence below "like"} frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 21 (265-101) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da gang plowing all day. {start sentence next line}. Bill wokring at fence till noon then went home. very fine day. bright but cold wind. very hard frost last night. freezing good to to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (266-100)</span></h2> <p>Da gang {dot in middle} plowing till about three o'clock. Bill working at fence, then both at Mr. McEwing's threshing. I at Drayton this afternoon. Sara Burrows rode with me. Mr. Mason came here at noon and took photos of the old house and barn. {start sentence next line halfway through the page} very fine bright day. hard frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (267-99)</span></h2> <p>Da finished gang. plowing and harrowed over the field once .Harrowed it again in afternoon. Bill working at fence all day. Ma and I raised garden potatoes and picked the green potatoes tomatoes {written darkly "bold like"} Ma gone to WorkmanLodge at night. {double space} quite fine but got cloudy in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 24 (268-98) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill cleaned out pens in forenoon. {double space} cutting stakes on other place till about four oclock , then came on a heavy rain. heavy rain in morning and again at night. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Ma drove Bill home after tea. {indented space} not a cold day , but very strong wind and quite dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (269-97)</span></h2> <p>Olive at church with Grandpa's {double space} Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone {double space} in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Richds {double space} rather dull at times , quite foggy {double space} in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (270-96)</span></h2> <p>Da started to {^ sign} simple plow in second field on other place. He and Bill went to Drayton after dinner to get plow coulter sharpened and Bill got a tooth pulled. Bill building fence. {starts sentence on new line- halfway through page} very fine nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 27 (271-95) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill at Mr. Morrisons {double space} threshing all day. Ma and I at Drayton {double space} in afternoon. I ordered a hat and brought home a couple of coats from Irvine's {starts sentence new line mid page} very fine day. {double space} Mr. Tom Mitchell died this morning {start sentence new line right hand corner} Age 67 years.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (272-94)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. {double space} Bill working at fence till half past {double space} three then gone to Mosser's threshng {double space} very fine day , but looking like {double space} {sentence next line mid page} rain to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (273-93)</span></h2> <p>Da plowed till eleven o'clock, then came in {double space} wet through. Some very heavy rains this forenoon. Bill at Mr. Walker's threshing till noon then went to funeral. Da at the threshing till four o'clock, then plowing. Ma and I at Mr. Tom Mitchell's funeral. very large funeral. {large indent} quite fine {double space} afternoon. strong wind. very sultry day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 30 (274-92) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. I went to Drayton this {double space} morning and took back other coat to Irvine's and paid for one I kept. $10.00. I brought Janet Henderson home with me. {start sentence new line with indent} terrible windy day. nice and {finish sentence new line, under "nice and"} bright. {new sentence on new line} Mr. Lanton here for Da to see his horse. Page's here asking hands to thresh to-morrow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 1 (275-91)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill working at fence all day. Page's not threshing. Olive went down for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson this morning. Brock went away after breakfast for Bill but met him coming. {start sentence new line} terrible wind all day and all night but it has stopped to-night. Mr. Henderson went from here over to Mick Lowes this forenoon, came {^ sign} back about three.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (176-90)</span></h2> <p>Mr.s and Mrs. Lowes came here from church {double space} for dinner. Uncle Willie here for dinner He came up last night and rode home with Mr. McEwing. Brock bro drove Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hernderson home after tea. {start sentence new line with indent} very windy cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 3 (277-89) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill Barry at {double space} Page's threshing till about three o'clock, {double space} then finished side road fence up to back of Poplars. Uncle Willie and I at Drayton this afternoon. misty in forenoon, {indent} quite fine at times. cold wind rather {finish sentence underneath last two words} dreary</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (278-88)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing sod field all but headlands. Ma, Olive and Brock down to Show in afternoon. I couldn't go , my eyes were sore. Olive and Ma had tea with Mrs. Gordon , and went to Concert. Uncle Willie and I went to concert at night. dull all day. misty in forenoon quite cold afternoon. {start sentence after double space} Harold Jarvis, Cameron, Mrs. McIvon. Craig &amp; M. Buchlen {finish sentence underneath} artists at concert.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (279-87)</span></h2> <p>Da plowed headlands in forenoon. {double space} cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie went to Guelph on the 4.44 train. quite heavy shower in forenoon {double space} misty at times and cold wind {double space and indent} blowing. {indented space} very dull and dreary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 6 (280- 86) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da discing all day on summer. fallow. {double space} Mr. R. R. Hambly and Mr. Hamilton here {double space} for tea. Mr. Hamilton is a Life Assurance Agent. Know Uncle Jim well. {start sentence on new line} Had our first fall of snow this afternoon very cold and dreary. Bill Barry got "Dick" to drive to Arthur Show. cows in all night {finish sentence underneath} for first time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (281-85)</span></h2> <p>Da finished discing and started to harrow {double space} the summer fallow. Bill brought horse back this morning. very hard frost last {double space} night. cold day , but quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7 SATURDAY, 8 (282- 84)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing sod in forenoon Mr. North came in after dinner and waited till rain was over. Quite a heavy rain after dinner. Olive and Brock at town in afternoon. Da couldn't harrow , so rode Wollie over to Hugh Montgomery's. {start sentence new line with indent} Roy here and oiled windmill. {start sentence new line with indent} very sultry at times and quite {finish sentence new line mid page} foggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 9 (283-83) 1904</span></h2> <p>{double space and large indent} At home all day {double space and large indent} very foggy. dull day. started to {double space with indent} rain about five o'clock. Had a heavy rain {double space} rather raw east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10 (284-82)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing rails from round line {double space} fence {^ sign} on other place an round cross fences till about four o'clock , then started to plow behind Grandpa's driving. house sunshine at times. little showers in afternoon. Very heavy rain at six o'clock very sharp lightening. {double space} very sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (285-81)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. I up to Miss Stone's and Aunty Jass's in forenoon. {double space} dull all day. {large indent} rather cold wind. {double space} I took Miss Stone up 4 doz. Eggs, but could {double space} not get any crab-apples at Aunty Jass's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 12 (286-80) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring round in forenoon. He and {double space} Ross measuring the pasture field next {double space} to Walker. Too wet to plow. Mr. Craig here also Mr. Loan, called in afternoon. steady rain all night and on into the forenoon. very dull all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13 (287-79)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. I at Drayton {double space} in afternoon. I got proofs of our pictures {indent} from Mr. Mason. (house and barn {written ontop of "good"} very good. {start sentence middle of page} dull forenoon , but turned {double space with large indent} out very fine day in afternoon. {double space and start sentence mid page} quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (288-78)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing behind driving house and started to plow in the little field over this way. {new line} Rev. Naftel and his sister called {new line and indent} this afternoon {new line and indent} beautiful fine day , lovely and {finish sentence under last words} bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 15 (289-77) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Brock took plow-coulter to get sharpened, in morning. Olive and I up to Charlie Walkers for crab-apples in forenoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Got Work shod. Round by Mr. Duncan's with books. {new line with indent} beautiful sunshiney day. raised out Dahlias. {start sentence new line with large indent} quite warm frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16 (290-76)</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children up to church in {double space} forenoon. Winnie, Ross and I went over {double space} to Lion , but there was no church, so we {double space} went up to Rothsay. beautiful day and {double space and large indent} lovely moonlight night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (291-75)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod on other place all day. Brock up to Bob Jass's for some wheat after school. {new line} beautiful day. quite hot, but looking like rian. hazy round bush Burrows old mare "Nell" was in our place this morning , so Da took her over home. Wat gave her to Jack Irvine a year ago, and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 18 (292-74) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing in that little {double space} field about three o'clock , then went back next to line fence , one home place to plow pea-ground. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. {double space} Beautiful day. hot in middle of day. {double space} Joe Davidson's sale this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (293-73)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Ma up to Miss {double space} Stones in forenoon. { start sentence after double space and large indent} very hot day. rather cloudy {double space and large indent} about sunset.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (294-72)</span></h2> <p>{large indent} Da plowing all day {double space with indent} Ma and I baking. {double space and indent} fine all day but not so bright {double space and indent} as day before. few drops rain {finish sentence on line below directly underneath} at noon. turned cooler at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 21 (295-71) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing back by line fence about half-past ten this {smudged "t"} morning. Cleaned up some grist and took it to Drayton this afteroon. I baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. fine forenoon. quite a heavy shower at milking time. not nauch rain here in afternoon, but Ma got wet going to town. {town written directly under last two words}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (296-70)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure from yard {double space} down next to bush. Ma and Brock cleaned {double space} out hen houses.raw and cold with {double space} scuds? of snow and rain. {start sentence new line} Uncle John brought a marble slab which Mr. Kemp left in Rothsay for us. {start sentence new line} Old Mrs. Tucker died yesterday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (297-69)</span></h2> <p>{double space} at home all day. {double space and start new line with indent} Da up to se Bill Barry {double space and start new line with indent} at night. {indent} cold all day {double space and new line} with flurries of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 24 (298-68) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da topped the few mangolds and turnips in front. Then harrowed them out. He and Bill Barry drew in two loads before dinner. Da and Ma at Mrs. Tuckers funeral in afternoon Very large funeral. Bill drew in the turnips and took Grandpa down a load. {start sentence new line} cold, hard frost in night drizzling and raining about noon. quite fine afternoon. {large indent} raining again to night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (199-67)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill topping, harrowing out, and drawing in the turnips all day. {large space} Brock at {new line} Drayton in morning for beef.Miss SMillie and Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. {start new line} very fine day for taking up roots. very strong wind this forenoon and quite cold. {double space and start new line} Tax collector left Tax Receipts $83.64. {cent sign}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (200-66)</span></h2> <p>Da and bill toppping turnips all forenoon.Da harrowed them out and drew in one load this afternoon. Bill went away about three o-clock with Dick and buggy for a stove at J. Dowlings. {indent} Winnie Walker here this afternoon. {indent} Heavy snow storm flury of snow in forenoon also one at milking time. very sloppy under foot. quite cold. Put little claves in to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 27 (301-65) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pig-pens, then went out and started to get turnips into rows, but soon came in again, as it was to wet and muddy. Bill went home this morning. Da harvested the sun flowers this afternoon dull day. rather bright in forenoon but did not dry up any. There was quite a fall of snow in the night and it didn't melt away much.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (302-64)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry working at the turnips {double space} all day, drawing in. Mr. J. Henderson left {double space} Janet here on his way to Teviotdale and called {double space} for her in the afternoon. very fine bright {double space} day. looking rather cloudy in west {finished sentence directly underneath and write new sentence continued on following line} to-night. Annie Craig's Concert.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (303-63</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill finished turnips in afternoon then helped Mr. Burrows take in a couple of their loads. They finished theirs. Brock and Bill brought in cabbages and carrots while we milked. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine bright day but cold wind. (Mrs. Woody Carrie Gordon) {Carrie Gordon written directly under Mrs. Woody} died at yesterday Friday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 30 (304-62) 1904</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I went over to Zion {double space} Church, in morning and went to Dick {double space} Lowes for dinner and afternon. {double space and start new line} very beautiful day. quite cold morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">"Hallowe'en" MONDAY, 31 (305-61)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. {double space} Ma and I went {^ sign} down to grave-yard to Mrs. Woody's {double space} funeral, were also down town. {double space and start new line} very fine bright day , but cold wind. {double space} Pretty ahrd frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November ALL SAINTS DAY (Quebec) TUESDAY, 1 (306-60)</span></h2> <p>Da at Isaac Hilborn's threshing all day. {double space} Bill Barry drawing out manure until {double space} half-past five then went home to go to Orange Supper. {new line} foggy and misty in moning , but {double space} turned out very fine and quite warm. Old white sow has 8 little pigs in Polpar Bushes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 2 (307-59) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. Hilborns threshing till {double space} about eleven o'clock. then cleaned out stable. Drawing manure in afternoon. Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing all day. Da and Ma went to a Tory meeting in Drayton to-night.. {start new line} beautiful day. quite hazy and warm like Indian Summer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Election Day THURSDAY, 3 (308-58)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure in forenoon. At Mr. McJavish's threshing and over to votre in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Grandma and I at Mrs. Gordons all day, getting her waist into shape. rather foggy morning but cleared off and was lovely day. Da gone to Drayton to hear returns of Election. Bill fivis. hed {^ sign} threshing at Uncle Richds about two o'clock. {start on new line with indent} The Laurier Government was sustained with big majority Mc. Towen defeated. Martin elected. {elected written directed under Martin}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (309-57)</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing out manure from manure house , and started to draw out of shed. Bill at Charlie Walkers threshing and Wilmot Drery to. day. stayed over night. I over looking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. very fine day. quite smoky. misting at night and very dark. {start new line} Milk drawing stopped for this year. Will Walker 20 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 5 (310-56) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. Finished taking it out of shed , except about one load. Bill at Henry Hilborn's threshing all day. Brock took down a couple bags choip and plow coulter in morning. Went after coulter in afternoon. Annie Craig here for tea. quite fine day. rather dull at times. little skiff of snow. cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6 (311-55)</span></h2> <p>We children up to English Church to {double space} hear Orange Sermon. Went to Miss {double space} Stone's for dinner. {double space new line} lovely day. cold north wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7 (312-54)</span></h2> <p>Da finished a piece of plowing back of Polpars, in forenoon. {large space} Started to plow sod in field next to road, below over orchard fence. {large space} I working at Grandma's waist. {new line and double space} lovely bright day. hard frost {double space} this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 8 (313-53) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da took a grist of chop to Draytons in {double space} morning. Plowing sod in afternoon. {double space} Annie Craig gave Olive and I music- lessons this morning. She stayed for dinner. Just a beautiful day. So bright and clear.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (314-52)</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat killed little pig this forenoon. Wat here for dinner. Frozen too hard to plow this forenoon. Da plowing in afternoon. {new line} Cut up the park after supper and salted what there was. {new line} I finished Grandma's waist. {new line with indent} beautiful bright clear day. {start sentence new line in middle of page} hard frosts at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (315-51)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pig-pens and centre cow. {double space} Stable, also took last load out of sheep. {double space} house , in forenoon. Burned big bush pile and tried to plow , but it as froze too hard. {new line} beautiful clear day. thawing very slowly. rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 11 (316-50) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores. Brought five heifers {double space} from other place and put them in stable. {double space} John Walker came for his black calf. Da fixing chech value at the duck trough, so it cannot freeze. beautiful day. a little cloudy at times, cold wind. Roads in fine shape. so hard and dry. Bill Barry at Page's threshing all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (317-49)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out hen pens in afternoon, then went up to Mr. Walkers for a box of sand for hens. May Gordon brought Eleanor Walker here this morning, then Olive and I wlaked up to Uncle Richds with her after supper. Brock over to see Charlie Wallis in Moorefield all forenoon and for dinner. very Strong wind rather searching, but beautiful bright day. Bill Barry at F. Page's {large indent} threshing till noon. They finished.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Henry Hesel time's oldest boy died from appenditices about 4.O.W. Da and Ma over to Bob Mitchell's {double space} this afternoon. Sarah and Mrs. Burrows {double space} here in evening. very windy and got colder towards night. flurries of snow through night and this afternoon. {afternoon written directly underneath last two words}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MODNAY, 14 (319-47) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing up {double space} wood from bush in afternoon. I went to Drayton this forenoon to get seats for concert. Olive and I up to Miss Stone's to a quilting. Home about eight o'clock. rather dull forenoon, but turned out fine in afternoon. rather sharp wind. Put in little calves and tied them up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (320-46)</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing out up wood {double space} from bush, in forenoon. Plowing sod in afternoon. Annie Craig gave us a lesson and had dinner. Ma and I up to Wilfred Heseltine's funeral. {double space} beautiful bright clear day. rather {double space and start setence halfway through page} cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (321-45)</span></h2> <p>Da did the chores and plowing sod {double space} all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. {double space} very foggy morning, but cleared off {double space} and sun came out bright. very fine. {double space}freezing hard at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Thanksgiving THURSDAY, 17 Day (322-44) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring round, clean and packing sawdust round water. pipes. couldn't plow {finished sentence directly underneath} frozen too hard. Mr. McEwing here asking hands to thresh. {double space} fine bright day, but cold, raw, east- wind {writes wind directly under east}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (323-43)</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing all day. {double space} Ma, Olive and I down to Drayton at {double space} night to hear the Scotch Company. Jessie MacLaughlan, Young and McLinden over day; hazy ; few drops of rain in morning. lovely night. not so cold as yesterday. Concert was good.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (324-42)</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing till about half-past three, then came home and plowed sod. Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Finished at McEwings. Did fine threshing. very smoky all day. warm. thunder looking like rain. {new line} Brock got pair of shoes at Hefkey's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 20 (325-41) 1904</span></h2> <p>{skips first two lines} At home all day {double space new line} very dull day. smoky, but mild. {double space} few drops of rain in morning. got colder towards and raining {new line directly below last tww words} after supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21 (326-40)</span></h2> <p>Da plwoing sod all day and done {double space}the chores. fine at times and then {double space} rather dull. ground is very dry. {double space} harry Philp and Johnny Benson gone to London this morning. Both starting to work in freight- sheds. $1.35 per day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (327-39)</span></h2> <p>D doing chores and plowing sod all day. {double space} Miss Craig came this morning and gave {double space} Olive a lesson. I too sick to take one. She {double space} didn't stay for dinner. rather dull {double space} in forenoon, but fine afternoon. {finish sentence on new line about halfway through page} strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 23 (328-38) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da doing chores and plowing all day. {double space} Bill Walker and Aunt Emma in this {double space} evening to say their mother was dead. {double space} rather dull day. slight bit of rain at {double space} night. looking like a storm all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24 (329-37)</span></h2> <p>Da finished {^ sign} plowing the sod except the head {double space} lands. Ma and I over to Mrs. Henry Walker's funeral and down to Drayton from cemetry. {start sentene new line} very disagreeable day. rainy with scuds of snow in forenoon. runing colder after dinner with snow flurries. quite a fall of snow through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (330-36)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and did chores in forenoon. plowed the sod headland. brought young cattle off other palc and brought up harrow in afternoon. I over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon. bright forenoon. dull and dark in afternoon cold wind. warmer at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 26 (331-35) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took {double space} grist to Drayton in afternoon. {double space} very heavy falls of snow at times {double space} all day. very stormy wintry night. {double space} Uncle Jim came up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27 (332-34)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner. Ma and {double space} we children at Grandma's for tea. {double space} beautiful &amp; bright all day. {double space and start new sentence under "all day"} zero at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (333-33)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Da and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Conservative Convention in afternoon. J.P. Downey spoke. Jim Tucker recieved nominaiton.Da rode home with Jim Mitchell. quite a fine day. raw east wind {thick smudge through "wind"} blowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 29 (334-32) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then he, Wat, and {double space} Percy killed old black sow in afternoon. {double space} Miss Craig gave us our lesson and stayed {double space} for dinner. dull soft day. ssnow melted quite a lot. misting and rainy about {finish sentence under last two words} dark.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (335-31)</span></h2> <p>Da cut up pork and did chores in forenoon. Uncle Richard and he at Drayton in afternoon about Grandpa Philp's business. Mr. Loan not here sewing up lining for fur coat {finish sentence on next line} turned cold through night. snowed a little off and on to-day. Roads slippery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (335-31)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning pens and doing chores in forenoon. cleaned piog's head and tied up young cattle for first time to-night. churned over two hours at butter this forenoon. {indent} rather stormy at times but not so very cold. {double space} 38 head of cattle to start winter with.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 2 (337-29) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and at the {double space} bush in afternoon, chopping wood. {Start new line, and double space} Mr. North called this afternoon. {start new line and double space} beautiful clear day, but quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (338-28)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, at Ezra Duckerings funeral in afternoon and round by Willie Wilson's for cheese cheques. Mr. Trelevean brought down our cheese this forenoon. a colored, 79lbs. Herb Page brought our milk tank up from Drayton to-night. Brock took Mark to Drayton to get shod this morning. beautiful fine day. {start on new line in centre of page} quite frosty. {start on new line} Had a churning to-day, we couldn't churn.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (339-27)</span></h3> <p>Ma and we children up to see {double space} Miss Stone in afternoon. {start on new line and double space} snowed heavily for a while {double space} morning,then was quite bright for a while, snowed again in afternoon. {start new line, approximately 3/4 through page} cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY, 5 (340-26) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon drawing up {double space} wood to thresh in afternoon with {double space} sleighs. rather mild in forenoon, turned colder and quite a heavy snow storm about milking time. {new line, start about halfway through page} colder towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (341-25)</span></h2> <p>Miss Craig didn't come {written from bottom of page to top vertically} Da choring and cutting up some wood {double space} to thresh. Norman Bimming and a Mr. Moffatt here in forenoon. Moffatt hunting a farm to buy. We churned all day to-day. Butter must have been too hot. Ma put in cold water and leaving it stand over {written boldly} night. Isaac Hilborn here this forenoon. fine bright day, but looking like a storm to-night. stiff wind this forenoon Will Walker arrived home from West at noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (342-24)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, brought a load {double space} of rails from sideroad fence for wood for engine. at Drayton in afternoon. very blustry and stormy in forenoon. nice afternoon. quite mild but turn-ing colder towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 8 (343-23) 1904</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry at Mr. Burrows threshing {double space} all day. Da choring in forenoon and at {double space} threshing in afternoon. very stormy {double space} all day. Fierce wind and snpowing quite {double space and finish sentence directly under last two words} heavily.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9 (244-22)</span></h2> <p>CharlieHilborn moved machine here about nine o'clock. Threshed all day. Children didn't go to school. Bill Jass and Herb. Brian came here for tea and stayed till about twelve o'clock. We had about twenty two men for meals. {start sentence on new line and large indent} Beautiful all day, but quite {new line large idnent} Sharp and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (345-21)</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing about two o'clock. Charlie left machine here. Bill Barry went home. Will Walker stayed and help do the chores and for tea. We cleaned floor and straightened up in afternoon. Beautiful, bright, clear day. But cold and frosty all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 11 (346-20) 1904</span></h2> <p>{double space} At home all day {start on new line and double space} snowing all day not so very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 12 (347-19)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker here all day. Charlie and {double space} Hosheal here for dinner. Chopping grain {double space} all afternoon. Wat helping. {new line double space} snowing a little all day. rather cold wind. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. got red pig and then feed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (348-18)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaning out pens in afternoon. Up to Uncle Rich'ds for ram lamb and brought down Uncle Rich'ds churn, but it no better than our own. Can't churn the cream. Miss Craig here and for dinner. Charlie here for breakfast and moved engine to Jim Cowans. cold day, snowing a little all day. {start new line and in middle of page} moderated towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 14 (349-17) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. He and Uncle Richd at Drayton in afternoon. Took down 17 chickens alive to H. Irvine. 6 {cent sign} cash 7 {cent sign} trade. {start on new line} mild day {^ sign} light soft, snow falling all {double space} day. Paid taxes $83.t {double space} Mrs. Burrows gave me 1/2 dz teaspoons.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15 (350-16)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down this morning. Da {double space} and he choring and drawing out mannure {double space} on to other place. beautiful fine day {double space} trees covered with hoar frost. {new line about middle of page} quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (351-15)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and drawing out manure all day. Da took home Uncle Richds churn and took up a crock of our cream to Aunt Emma beautiful bright clear day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 17 (352-14) 1904</span></h2> <p>Will and Da finished the manure about four o'clock then straightening up round stables and putting away waggons. Olive and Brock at Drayton with cutter in afternoon beautiful clear day. rather raw last wind. Will went home {start on new line at end of page} to-night. Our young pullets laying now. {start on new line} Have had about a dozen eggs now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 18 (353-13)</span></h2> <p>{double space} At Grandma's in afternoon {double space and indent} rather raw cold day, but getting {double space and indent} windy in afternoon. {new line and double space} sleighing scratchy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (354-12)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing away rail fence between orchard and sod field in afternoon. Olive and I over to Willie Craig's school entertainment in afternoon. Had tea at Mr. Craig's. {new line} Stormy at times in forenoon, very stomy, snowy aftrernoon, but not very cold. clear night. Leo Waters and Rose Riddols married, tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 20 (355-11) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, finished {double space} drawing away fene in afternoon. {double space} very snowy till about four o'clock then it stopped snowing but drifting some. not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (356-10)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Helping {double space} John Walker cut wood in afternoon. Uncle Benson and Maggie here for a while in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. not bright, but scarcely any snow falling. rather sharp. Rio Walter marred to Hughie Willer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (357-9)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma and I at {double space} Drayton in afternoon. {new line and double space} quite a fine day. rather raw wind but soft. School stopped for {finish sentence mid-way through page} Christmas Holidays.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 23 (358-8) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned pens and drew in some hay from the stack. Sam, Maggie, and Jack Benson in this afternoon. Left their cutter and took our cart home. Turned soft in the night and stayed soft all day. Roads just bare. Snow nearly all gone. Turned cold and freezing to-night. quite a wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (359-7)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Craig brought over a piece of Beef in afternoon. Da walked to Drayton after supper. very raw east wind and cold. Da heard Charlie Wallis died this morning in Moorefield from "galloping Consumptions."</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ChristmasDay. SUNDAY, 25 (360-6)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Olive and I at {double space} Grandma's in afternoon. terrible stormy forenoon and very cold east wind all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) Dec. 25 falling this year on a Sunday.) MONDAY, 26 (361-5) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Wat. over here {double space} at night {new line and indent} very dull day. raw east wind. very foggy all day. sleeting at night {large indent} very disagreeable day. Charlie Wallis buried to-day from Leo Bells Old Mrs. Digby buried also.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (362-4)</span></h2> <p>Da choring round all day. Took "Dicks" {double space} shoes off. Ice Storm through night. Every thing cold coated with ice. Kept up a drizzling rain almost all day. Ice fell off the trees by noon. Road are glare ice. very slippery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (363-3)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. {new line and double space} Terrible stormy, windy day. not so very bad in forenoon but got worse after dinner. {new line and in middle of page} very bad night. {new line} Sarah Hilborn married to {new line 2/3 in page} Leo Reilly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 29 (364-2) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. {new line and double space} very Stormy all day, but {double space and indent} calmed down at night. {new line and double space} not so very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (365-1)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and shoveled snow away from {double space} pig. pen doors, then cleaned out pens. {double space} Uncle Willie arrived from Windsor on noon train. Here in afternoon for a while. very nice day. looking rather soft {start middle of new line} at night. Breeze balmy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31 (366)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned hen pens {double space} in afternoon. We three down to skate in afternoon. Uncle Willie up a while in afternoon. Uncle Jim came up to-night. soft day. sleighing about done on this line. Mr. North came to fix pump. Here for dinner. Didn't fix it on account of wind mill pump leaking water into the well</p> </div> transcribed